Loblaw Veteran Named Shopko CEO
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Shopko said Monday it has named Loblaw veteran Peter McMahon as its new chief executive officer. read more Supermarket News
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IRI Summit 2014: Winning the Growth Race
The IRI Summit 2014 is all about taking you from insight to action, with an emphasis on bottom-line boosting results. Location Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center 6000 W Osceola … Continue Reading →
McMillon Named Wal-Mart CEO
BENTONVILLE, ARK. — Wal-Mart Stores here on Monday said it has named Doug McMillon president and chief executive officer. succeeding Michael Duke, who will retire, effective Feb. 1. read more … Continue Reading →
Flavored Liquor Incites Sweet Escapes
Flavored vodka, whiskey and other spirits give consumers new ways to enjoy their cocktails. read more Supermarket News
FreshDirect Seeks Store-Brand Partners
NEW YORK — FreshDirect is looking for suppliers of rice, beans, condiments, pasta and other categories for its new private-label venture. read more Supermarket News
Natural Grocers Q4 Comps Up 10.7%
LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage here posted double-digit comparable-store sales in the recently ended fourth quarter, but noted that increasing sales of grocery products were pressuring margins. … Continue Reading →
Sprouts Said to Delay Offering After Fresh Market Report
PHOENIX, Ariz. – Sprouts Farmers Market here delayed a secondary offering of stock Thursday after The Fresh Market posted weaker-than-expected results, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal. … Continue Reading →
Piggly Wiggly to Outsource to C&S
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — Piggly Wiggly Carolina said Friday it will shut down its warehouses here and in Jedberg, S.C., and outsource its distribution to C&S Wholesale Grocers. read more … Continue Reading →
Will online grocery ordering increase as a percent of your company’s sales in 2014?
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WAFC Elects 2 New Directors
LOS ANGELES — The Western Association of Food Chains here said its board has elected two new members. CONNECT WITH SN ON LINKEDIN read more Supermarket News