Fry’s President Jon Flora Dies at Age 58
TOLLESON, Ariz. — Jon Flora, president of Fry’s Food Stores here, died unexpectedly on Friday at age 58. read more Supermarket News
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Activist Buyer Sparks Safeway ‘Poison Pill’
PLEASANTON, Calif. — The investor that sparked Safeway’s adoption of a “poison pill” takeover defense Tuesday is Jana Partners, a New York-based activist investor. read more Supermarket News
Bi-Lo Ratings Stable After Debt Increase
NEW YORK — The decision by Bi-Lo Holdings Finance LLC to increase a term loan on proposed senior notes will be credit negative, Moody’s Investors Service here said, though it … Continue Reading →
PepsiCo Names New Marketing Head
PURCHASE, N.Y. — PepsiCo has named Seth Kaufman vice president brand marketing for colas in the U.S., according to a published report. read more Supermarket News
Shareholders Move to Dismiss Demoulas Suit
TEWKSBURY, Mass. — On the eve of a board meeting that could have wide-reaching implications for Market Basket stores, “Class A” shareholders of parent Demoulas Super Markets asked a court … Continue Reading →
Keyes Set to Run Fresh & Easy
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Jim Keyes, the former chairman and chief executive officer of 7-Eleven, has been named to oversee Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market when the sale of 150 … Continue Reading →
Publix Pharmacy Leads in Customer Satisfaction
LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix Pharmacy tops all others in customer satisfaction, followed by Target and Kroger pharmacies, respectively, according to a Market Force International poll of 3,600 consumers. read more … Continue Reading →
Whole Foods Launches Butcher Training Program
AUSTIN, Texas — Whole Foods Market has introduced an 18-month Meat Apprenticeship Program to train employees who want to become butchers. read more Supermarket News
Sprouts Taps Digital Tech Vendor
PHOENIX — Sprouts Farmers Market here has selected Mercatus Technologies, Toronto, to assist in its digital communications. read more Supermarket News
Coborn’s COO Thueringer to Retire
ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Coborn’s Inc. said that Bob Thueringer, chief operating officer, will retire next year after 47 years at the company. read more Supermarket News