Investor Buys Stake in N.Y.’s Associated
NEW YORK — Private equity firm AUA Private Equity Partners here said it has completed a recapitalization of Associated Food Holdings that will allow the company to accelerate new store … Continue Reading →
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WAFC Names 4 New Directors
LOS ANGELES — The Western Association of Food Chains here said it has expanded its board to 34 members and elected four new directors. read more Supermarket News
USDA Proposes New COOL Rule
WASHINGTON — U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that a new proposed rule for muscle cuts under the Country of Origin Labeling program (COOL) would require producers to give information about … Continue Reading →
Fairway Debuts Kosher Catering
NEW YORK — After a test run last year from its Stamford, Conn., store, Fairway Market for the first time will offer a full kosher menu for Passover from three … Continue Reading →
Retailers Fight Seafood Fraud
A recent study by Oceana, an ocean conservation group, found that seafood is least likely to be mislabeled in grocery stores as compared to other venues. read more Supermarket News
Weis Names Mignola SVP
SUNBURY, Pa. — Weis Markets on Tuesday said it has promoted Mike Mignola to senior vice president of store operations. read more Supermarket News
Photo Gallery: Mainstreaming Gluten Free
Gluten-free foods are not just for celiacs anymore. read more Supermarket News
Bashas’ Installs New Top Management
CHANDLER, Ariz. — Bashas’ here has named Edward Basha 3rd as chairman, president and chief executive officer. read more Supermarket News
Acquisition Boosts Sobeys’ Q3 Gains
STELLARTON, Nova Scotia — Sobeys here posted a gain in third-quarter sales following a recent acquisition, and adjusted net income also increased. read more Supermarket News
A&P to Raise $130M in Property Deals
MONTVALE, N.J. – A&P here said Tuesday that it was under contract for the sale of its real estate interests “in a few non-core store locations.” read more Supermarket News