Timeline: Tesco Tanks in U.S.
A review of significant events since Tesco entered the U.S. market in 2008. read more Supermarket News
Author: R. Daneel Olivaw
Safeway Buy Parallels Sobeys Health Effort
STELLARTON, Nova Scotia — As Sobeys embarks on a major strategic initiative that emphasizes food-focused, fresh-driven offerings, the pending acquisition of Safeway will coincide nicely with that effort, Marc Poulin, … Continue Reading →
UNFI Posts Q4 Sales and Profit Gains
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — United Natural Foods Inc. saw its stock jump to a new 52-week high Friday after the wholesaler reported better than expected sales and earnings for the fourth … Continue Reading →
After M&A News, Albertson’s Facebook Response On the Mark While Fresh & Easy Stays Silent
Though comments on a Facebook post about Albertsons’ acquisition of The United Family were largely negative, the retailer took the time to craft individual replies and sought to reassure disgruntled … Continue Reading →
The Lempert Report: Who Will Pick Our Produce? (Video)
Farmers wonder if new immigration policies will mean fewer workers, and fewer workers begs the question: Who will pick our produce? read more Supermarket News
Wal-Mart Eyes ‘Game Changer’ for Express Stores
NEW YORK — Wal-Mart Stores is developing initiatives to improve logistics to its smaller-format stores “that could be game-changing,” William Simon, president and chief executive officer of the company’s U.S. … Continue Reading →
Gluten-Free Author to Appear at Price Chopper
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — In celebration of national Celiac Awareness Day Friday, Price Chopper will have a live chat on its Facebook page from 12-1 p.m. with cookbook author and gluten-free … Continue Reading →
Big Y Plans C-Store Concept
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Big Y Foods here said Thursday it was partnering with local petroleum marketer F.L. Roberts & Co. to open convenience stores with fuel under the Big Y … Continue Reading →
D.C. Mayor Vetoes Wage Bill
WASHINGTON — Mayor Vincent Gray here on Thursday vetoed the “living wage” bill that would have forced big-box retailers to pay a premium to its hourly workers. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
Sale of Stores Boosts Piggly Wiggly Finances
CHARLESTON, S.C. — The sale of 28 stores to Bi-Lo and Harris Teeter will allow Piggly Wiggly Carolina here to put itself in a better financial position for the future, … Continue Reading →