CINCINNATI — Investors seemed to like the idea of a Kroger-Harris Teeter merger as shares of both companies rose following news of the planned $ 2.5 billion transaction. read more … Continue Reading →
SOLON, Ohio — Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing here said Tuesday that BV Investment Partners has become its majority owner and that ECRM co-founder Mitch Bowlus was stepping down as president. … Continue Reading →
MONTVALE, N.J. — A&P has informed workers that it intends to close three Pathmark stores in Southern New Jersey, sources told SN Tuesday. read more Supermarket News
MINNEAPOLIS — Supervalu said Tuesday it has hired Barry Crane as vice president of corporate logistics. read more Supermarket News
PLEASANTON, Calif. — Safeway announced to its shoppers in a Facebook post last night that its O Organics products, which are certified USDA Organic, do not contain GMOs. read more … Continue Reading →
CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. here said Tuesday it has agreed to acquire Harris Teeter Supermarkets for $ 49.38 per share in cash, or about $ 2.5 billion. The transaction price … Continue Reading →
SALISBURY, N.C. — Food Lion has kicked off a mobile produce sampling tour. read more Supermarket News
BUENA PARK, Calif. — Asian grocery chain 99 Ranch Market collaborated with YouTube comedians to create a music video about Asian cuisine. read more Supermarket News
AUSTIN, Texas — Whole Foods Market, Kroger Co. and Roundy’s have recalled cheese from Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese Company after a listeria outbreak that has resulted in five illnesses and … Continue Reading →
PITTSBURGH — A real estate developer for Delhaize’s Bottom Dollar Food discount stores and local community groups have agreed on a plan to build the first Bottom Dollar store in … Continue Reading →
