Dreiling will retire as Dollar General CEO
Rick Dreiling, chairman and CEO of Dollar General Corp., Goodlettsville, Tenn., said Friday he plans to retire as CEO at the end of May 2015 or upon the appointment of … Continue Reading →
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Fairway to produce monthly local product guide
To further highlight local items across the store, New York-based Fairway Market plans to put out a monthly guide with product descriptions and recipes. read more Supermarket News
Wegmans heeds shoppers’ sunscreen warnings
Wegmans is taking safety precautions with its newly launched private label sunscreen pouches on the advice of shoppers, according to a Fresh Stories blog post by Mary Ellen Burris, Wegmans’ … Continue Reading →
Funeral pending for Dave Simonson, Albertsons
Funeral services are pending for Dave Simonson, former president of the Southern California division of the original Albertsons chain, who died Thursday. Simonson spent 26 years with Albertsons, starting in … Continue Reading →
Meijer sponsors pharmacy technician program in recruitment effort
Meijer is sponsoring a pharmacy technician training program at the West Michigan Center for Arts + Technology, in an effort to recruit graduates for placement in its pharmacies. read more … Continue Reading →
NGA awards first Champion Award
The National Grocers Association said Wednesday it has presented its inaugural Champion of Independent Grocers Award to U.S. Rep. Todd Young, R-Ind., in recognition of his efforts to advance pro-growth … Continue Reading →
Gallery: Unified Grocers Expo
Unified Grocers, the Los Angeles-based member-owned cooperative, held its annual Expo earlier this month. read more Supermarket News
The Lempert Report: Improving the seafood aisle (video)
Four food retailers earn a “good” rating for their environmentally friendly seafood sections. read more Supermarket News
Price Chopper lays off 80 at HQ
Price Chopper Supermarkets on Wednesday eliminated 80 positions in the company, citing a need to improve efficiency amid rising expenses. read more Supermarket News
Sobeys to close 50 stores; Safeway addition boosts Q4 sales
Sobeys said Thursday that a store network review in the wake of its Canada Safeway acquisition led to a decision to close 50 underperforming stores. read more Supermarket News