75 and Counting: Albertsons ‘in This for the Long Haul’
A reinvigorated Albertsons defies expectations as it approaches its 75th anniversary. read more Supermarket News
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Discounts, Bonus Buys Help Keep Holiday Pricing Close
A pricing survey of food retailers across five markets shows that traditional supermarkets were largely competitive with Wal-Mart and Target, particularly after special offers and bonus-buy discounts were factored in, … Continue Reading →
Whole Foods Pilots Tech Platform to Track Refrigerants
AUSTIN, Texas — Whole Foods Market is piloting a new technology platform designed to enable it to look at refrigerants as assets that can be managed to impact profitability, rather … Continue Reading →
C&K Files Voluntary Chapter 11
BROOKINGS, Ore. — C&K Market here said last week it has filed a voluntary petition for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to address legacy costs, sell or close underperforming stores and … Continue Reading →
Wholesaler Merger Yields Michigan-Based ‘SpartanNash’
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The marriage of Spartan Stores and Nash Finch was completed last week with the combined company saying they’d take on a new corporate identity — SpartanNash … Continue Reading →
Yucaipa Plans Changes at Fresh & Easy
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Yucaipa Cos., the new owners of Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market here, said Tuesday it expects to build the chain into “a healthy, convenient food experience.” … Continue Reading →
Wal-Mart, PepsiCo, FreshDirect Partner for Meal Distribution
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov. Andrew M Cuomo on Tuesday unveiled a partnership with Wal-Mart Stores, online grocer FreshDirect and beverage giant PepsiCo to deliver 3,000 meals to needy … Continue Reading →
Sprouts Owners Reduce Size of Secondary Offering
PHOENIX — Sprouts Farmers Market on Tuesday proceeded with pricing of a secondary public stock offering, but offered less stock than it had initially planned to before it delayed the … Continue Reading →
Stop & Shop, Workers ‘Cool Off’ for Holiday
WESTBURY, N.Y — Workers at Stop & Shop stores said Tuesday they would not walk off the job this week, adhering to a federal mediator’s request for a “cooling off … Continue Reading →
Tops Customers Vote for Specialty Pizzas
WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. — Customers of Tops Friendly Markets voted for three employee-designed specialty pizzas that will be available in select stores soon. read more Supermarket News