Retail & FoodService

METRO INC. announced the adoption of a local purchasing policy for its agrifood products. This new initiative is part of METRO’s overall process of corporate responsibility and takes effect immediately. The first phase of its implementation, planned until 2015, will get underway in METRO supermarkets in Quebec and will then be adapted for the Ontario market. …

Meijer Inc. plans to develop a supermarket and discount store on Waukesha's southeast side. As part of its push into Wisconsin, Meijer has proposed supermarket and discount stores in other Milwaukee-area communities, including Grafton, Wauwatosa, Sussex and Oak Creek. However, the retailer dropped plans for a store in Franklin. …

Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market is giving customers even more reason to be thankful for Fridays this month with the launch of its TGIF&Easy promotion. Every Friday in the month of May, customers can receive a special free item to make the start of their weekends even easier. Each week Fresh & Easy will announce the special Friday-only deal on its website, Facebook page and by email to Friends Loyalty Program Members. …

Winn-Dixie has sold its distribution warehouse on Beaver Street for almost $100 million. But a spokesman for the chain said it will lease it back. …

Trader Joe’s has chosen a site in suburban Dallas for the specialty grocer’s first distribution center in Texas. …