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Safeway Cashes Out of Canada

PLEASANTON, Calif. — In a move seen as a bold strike for both parties, Safeway has agreed to sell its lucrative Canadian business to Sobeys operator Empire Cos. for $ … Continue Reading →

Whole Foods Revises Language-Use Rules

AUSTIN, Texas — Whole Foods Market here said Friday it has revised the wording in its employee handbook to eliminate “any misunderstandings or offense” created by a rule that only … Continue Reading →

Lowes Adds Solo Boxes, Organics to Local Club

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Lowes Food Stores has added solo sized boxes and organics only options to its Locally Grown Club weekly produce program. read more Supermarket News

PMA to Offer Online UPC Tool

SAN ANTONIO – The Produce Marketing Association will launch a new tool on its website on June 17 to facilitate the transfer of brand-owner UPC numbers for packaged produce from … Continue Reading →

Hansen Resigns From Delhaize Board

BRUSSELS — Delhaize Group said Friday that Jean-Pierre Hansen will resign from its board of directors, effective June 30. read more Supermarket News

Key Food Expands in NYC

NEW YORK — Key Food Stores has marked the opening of several new stores in the last two weeks, including two in Queens, four in Brooklyn and another in Staten … Continue Reading →

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Okey-Dokey Closing All Stores: Source

MIAMI — Okey-Dokey Grocery, the Russian-backed retail venture that envisioned opening as many as 400 small discount grocery stores around Florida, has closed or will close all of its stores, … Continue Reading →

Lidl Explores U.S. Entry: Report

LONDON — Reports surfaced here Thursday that the Schwarz Group, which operates Lidl, a limited-assortment chain based in Germany, is considering a U.S. entry. read more Supermarket News