Ahold Honored for Supplier Diversity
CARLISLE, Pa. — Professional Woman’s Magazine has named Ahold USA among the “Top Supplier Diversity Programs for Women” for 2013 as a result of the company’s commitment to working with … Continue Reading →
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New Business Sparks Spartan Q2 Gains
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Spartan Stores here on Wednesday said new customers and organic sales growth contributed to increased sales for the fiscal second quarter, while net earnings were down … Continue Reading →
Safeway Stock Up on Buyout Reports
PLEASANTON, Calif. — Safeway’s stock rose nearly 8.2% Wednesday to $ 35.58 per share following approval by the Canadian Competition Bureau of the sale of its Canadian assets to Empire … Continue Reading →
Reser’s Recalls Ready-to-Eat Products
SILVER SPRING, Md. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that Reser’s Fine Foods is recalling 109,000 cases of ready-to-eat products distributed in Canada and the U.S. read … Continue Reading →
Hannaford Bakes Monkey Bread
SCARBOROUGH, Maine — Hannaford is baking its own monkey bread. The hand-rolled bread is made with a “special blend of cinnamon and sugar.” read more Supermarket News
Sobeys Must Divest 23 Stores: Regulators
OTTAWA, Ontario — Sobeys must sell 23 stores to remedy competition issues related to its acquisition of Safeway Canada, Canada’s Competition Bureau here said Tuesday. read more Supermarket News
Cerberus Said Eyeing Safeway
PLEASANTON, Calif. — Safeway has engaged Goldman Sachs to explore a potential private equity takeover of all or part of the company, according to a Reuters report. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
Phil Lempert’s New Products Hits & Misses (Video)
Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert samples five new products this week: flatbread crisps, strawberry cheesecake chocolate stick, cheddar cheese alternative vegan gourmet shreds, potato gnocchi and creamy German style quark. read … Continue Reading →
Moody’s Lowers Stater Rating
NEW YORK — Moody’s Investors Service here said Tuesday it has lowered the ratings outlook for Stater Bros. Holdings, San Bernardino, Calif., to negative from stable. read more Supermarket News
Analyst Predicts Top Food Trends for 2014 (Video)
Kazia Jankowski, associate culinary director of the Sterling-Rice Group, discusses her annual list of 10 cutting-edge food trends for 2014 with SN’s Jon Springer. read more Supermarket News