Kroger Names Gust to Lead Fred Meyer
CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. here said Friday it has elevated Lynn Gust to be president of the company’s Fred Meyer Stores division. read more Supermarket News
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Fairway Market’s Thanksgiving Feast for Sandy Victims
In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, New York’s Fairway Market organized multiple relief efforts to help residents in need. The retailer, along with community partners, put together a Thanksgiving meal … Continue Reading →
Brookshire Brothers Remakes Cormie’s
LUFKIN, Texas — Brookshire Brothers here said it has acquired a small-format store in South Lake Charles, La., and converted it to a hybrid format with a range of fresh, … Continue Reading →
Sprinkle to Succeed Sonnenberg at URM
SPOKANE, Wash. — URM Stores here said Dean Sonnenberg plans to retire Feb. 28 as president and chief executive officer of the member-owned cooperative after nine years in the post. … Continue Reading →
Facebook Users Get Exclusive Food Lion Savings
SALISBURY, N.C. — Food Lion has introduced a Facebook app that lets users access coupons without leaving the social networking site. read more Supermarket News
DeMarinis Joins Allegiance in Merchandising Role
ISELIN, N.J. — Allegiance Retail Services here on Friday said that it has appointed Bernard DeMarinis to the position of reset coordinator of dairy/frozen. read more Supermarket News
Loblaw Adds Private-Label, Gluten-Free Baked Goods
BRAMPTON, Ontario — Loblaw Cos. rolled out a selection of gluten-free bakery items under its President’s Choice label that are certified by the Canadian Celiac Association’s Gluten-Free Certification Program. read … Continue Reading →
Teamsters Back on Strike at UNFI Depot
AUBURN, Wash. — Teamsters Local 117 has renewed its strike at a United Natural Foods Inc. warehouse here, claiming that the wholesaler fired 72 workers at the facility during the … Continue Reading →
Will Tesco find a buyer for Fresh & Easy?
Yes, most or all of it will go to a single buyer Most of it will be sold piecemeal to buyers who cherry-pick sites Most of it will be shut … Continue Reading →
Kroger, Wal-Mart Among Hostess Bidders: Report
IRVING, Texas — Kroger Co. and Wal-Mart Stores are said to be among a group of companies that have submitted bids for all or part of Hostess Brands. read more … Continue Reading →