CINCINNATI — The agreement by Kroger Co. here to acquire Harris Teeter Supermarkets puts the company in a strong position to grow in the Carolinas and Mid-Atlantic, analysts said last … Continue Reading →
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Officials of Belle Foods last week said they were confident the company would emerge “leaner and stronger” after filing for protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. … Continue Reading →
BATAVIA, Ill. — Aldi is planning to open its first store in the Richmond, Va. market next year, according to a report in the Times Dispatch newspaper here. read more … Continue Reading →
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — Wisted’s Supermarkets will convert all three of its stores to the Piggly Wiggly banner, store owner Harold Wisted said Monday. read more Supermarket News
Shoppers would be willing to spend up to 31% more for healthy versions of carbonated beverages, according to a survey by Phil Lempert. read more Supermarket News
LOS ANGELES — Arden Group, parent company of Gelson’s Markets, Encino, Calif., said Monday it has initiated a process “to explore and evaluate strategic alternatives,” including a possible sale of … Continue Reading →
TORONTO — Loblaw envisions adding more grab-and-go foods to the Shoppers Drug Mart stores it has agreed to acquire, the company said in a conference call with analysts on Monday. … Continue Reading →
JOLIET, Ill. – Central Grocers here on Monday said that its president and chief executive officer, Jim Denges, would retire next month after 35 years with the company. read more … Continue Reading →
ARLINGTON, Va. — Longtime industry veteran Mark Baum has been named to spearhead a new collaboration initiative at Food Marketing Institute. read more Supermarket News
CINCINNATI — The agreement by Kroger Co. here to acquire Harris Teeter Supermarkets puts the company in a strong position to grow in the Carolinas and Mid-Atlantic, analysts said last … Continue Reading →
