2012 Power 50: No. 25 Shon Boney
Stealing the limelight is never easy in a channel long dominated by Whole Foods Market. Yet that’s just what Shon Boney did when his Sprouts Farmers Market announced its … Continue Reading →
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2012 Power 50: No. 26 Rick Dreiling
Only 10 states in the country don’t have a Dollar General store, but with Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rick Dreiling leading the way, that probably won’t be for long. … Continue Reading →
2012 Power 50: No. 20 Steven Spinner
Last year, United Natural Foods Inc. managed its rapid growth by making it easier for both suppliers to introduce new products and for retailers to stock and manage those products. … Continue Reading →
Aldi Launches ‘Truths’ Ad Campaign
BATAVIA. Ill. — Aldi here has launched a national advertising campaign that explains some of the advantages of shopping at a non-frills store like Aldi. read more Supermarket News
Shoppers Seek Diet-Based Health Solutions
ARLINGTON, Va. — Shoppers rate organic, natural and locally foods as being equally healthy, according to the 20th annual Shopping For Health report, which is scheduled to be released Tuesday … Continue Reading →
Kroger Applauds Credit-Card Settlement
CINCINNATI — Not all retailers are unhappy with last week’s proposed settlement in the dispute over interchange fees with credit-card companies: A spokesman for Kroger Co. here told SN on … Continue Reading →
2012 Power 50: No.19 Al Plamann
Al Plamann enjoys his job as chief executive of Unified Grocers, the Los Angeles-based member-owned cooperative. read more Supermarket News
2012 Power 50: No. 15 Randall Onstead
Bi-Lo’s acquisition of Winn-Dixie, the biggest merger of the past year in the supermarket industry, might bring back some memories for Randall Onstead, who was named president and chief executive … Continue Reading →
Bi-Lo to Invest in Chattanooga Stores: Report
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Bi-Lo said it would commit $ 6 million to improvements at its stores in Chattanooga, Tenn., local reports said. read more Supermarket News
2012 Power 50: No. 12 Laura Shapira Karet
Laura Shapira Karet, who succeeded her father, David Shapira, as chief executive officer of Giant Eagle, Pittsburgh, on Jan. 9, shares with him a deep appreciation of the company’s employees, … Continue Reading →