Topic: Wegmans Food Markets Inc.

The best and worst grocery stores: You get what you pay for

When it comes to grocery stores, customers generally must choose between great quality and low prices. But a few supermarket chains ranked high in both categories.

Eastman Kodak employees, retirees, stockholders brace for pain

Rochester mayor Tom Richards described Thursday's bankruptcy filing as more of a psychological blow than an economic jolt to the city, where Kodak has been the engine of local commerce for 132 years.

Meatless Monday: Chickpea fries with Athena dipping sauce

A plea from a friend on the other side of the globe resulted in a healthy alternative to French fries.

In scary economic times, Halloween makes merchants smile

From $3.50 black-and-orange cupcakes to $45 Spartacus costumes, retailers make a bundle on Halloween – $2 billion on candy alone. For the economy, it's a bit of good news in scary times.

Will we empty the oceans?

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Beyond gasoline: Prices surge for oil-based goods

Some consumer-products companies are starting to pass on higher energy costs to consumers.

Wheat prices hit record high

The cost of March spring wheat hit $24 a bushel Monday, double its cost two months ago.