Update: Activist Buyer Sparks Safeway ‘Poison Pill’
PLEASANTON, Calif. — The investor that sparked Safeway’s adoption of a “poison pill” takeover defense Tuesday is Jana Partners, a New York-based activist investor. read more Supermarket News
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Latinos Seek Authentic Food, American Convenience
BELLEVUE, Wash. — Stores that integrate a wide selection of Latino foods that are organized by country of origin and sold alongside American conveniences are ideal for the fast-growing Hispanic … Continue Reading →
Social Web Success: Big Tools for Small Retailers
For independent supermarket operators, today’s times require a social web presence. Industry Voices read more Supermarket News
Safeway Adopts ‘Poison Pill’ to Thwart Takeover
PLEASANTON, Calif. — Safeway here said Tuesday that it has adopted a so-called “poison pill” to discourage an unfriendly takeover, saying it was aware unnamed investors had accumulated “a significant … Continue Reading →
Instacart Delivery Service Expands to Chicago
SAN FRANCISCO — Instacart, the same-day delivery service that uses a fleet of freelance shoppers to pick up and deliver items from local supermarkets to consumers, has expanded from its … Continue Reading →
Safeway Teams Up With Chef for Mexican Food Line
PLEASANTON, Calif. — Safeway has partnered with Food Network host Marcela Valladolid to create a branded line of Mexican products. read more Supermarket News
Update: Yucaipa Takes Over Fresh & Easy
LOS ANGELES — Tesco said last week it has agreed to pay out approximately $ 190 million to exit the U.S. as part of its agreement to sell most of … Continue Reading →
The Lempert Report: Improving Restaurant Brands in Supermarkets (Video)
The Lempert Report believes it will take some serious innovations to differentiate the profusion eatery brands on supermarket shelves. No longer will the name alone be enough to drive performance. … Continue Reading →
Albertson’s LLC Boosts Texas Presence With Purchase of United Banners
BOISE, Idaho — The agreement by Albertson’s LLC here last week to acquire 50 stores and other assets from Lubbock, Texas-based The United Family — formerly United Supermarkets — could … Continue Reading →
Update: Piggly Wiggly Carolina Sells 28 Stores
CHARLESTON, S.C. — In a continuation of rapid consolidation in the Southeast, Piggly Wiggly Carolina said last week that it would sell 28 stores — 22 to Bi-Lo Holdings and … Continue Reading →