Mi Pueblo Files Chapter 11
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Mi Pueblo Food Centers here, a 21-store operator, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. read more Supermarket News
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Cerkovnik Joins Natural Grocers Board
LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage said Tuesday that restaurateur Edward Cerkovnik was elected to be an independent member of the company’s board of directors. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
Lidl Likely to ‘Copy’ Aldi in U.S.: Analyst
LONDON — The analyst who reported that Schwarz Group is studying the U.S. for potential expansion of its Lidl discount chain believes the company will be building stores there by … Continue Reading →
Former Heinz CEO Joins Acosta Board
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Acosta Sales & Marketing here on Tuesday said former H.J. Heinz Co. executive David Moran has joined its board of directors. read more Supermarket News
Toy Retailers Choose Best Toys for Kids
CHICAGO — A pool of 650 independent toy retailers have selected the winners of the American Specialty Toy and Retailing Association’s annual Best Toys for Kids 2013 awards. read more … Continue Reading →
GMA Hires Walgreen Vet Hagan as VP
WASHINGTON — Grocery Manufacturers Association said Tuesday it has named Mandy N. Hagan vice president of state affairs and grassroots. read more Supermarket News
Fresh & Easy Food Truck Begins Its Journey
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market has been getting the word out about its private-label products with a traveling food truck and street fair. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
Supervalu Slows Sales Erosion in Q1
MINNEAPOLIS — Supervalu slowed the pace of its sales declines in the first quarter and delivered better bottom-line results than anticipated as pricing and operations initiatives began to take hold … Continue Reading →
Loblaw Eyes Growth in Shoppers Buy
TORONTO — Loblaw Cos. here said it sees opportunities to expand its food offerings to more locations and to gain expertise in health and pharmacy through the acquisition of Shoppers … Continue Reading →
Spartan, Nash Finch to Merge
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Spartan Stores here and Nash Finch Co. said Monday they have agreed to merge in an all-stock transaction valued at $ 1.3 billion. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →