Icahn reduces stake in Family Dollar
Carl Icahn, the investor who was threatening a proxy fight against Family Dollar Stores if it did not make itself available for sale, said Wednesday he has reduced his stake … Continue Reading →
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Ohio union approves contract with Kroger
Union members in Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio agreed on a labor contract with Kroger Co. read more Supermarket News
Bi-Lo introduces premium ice cream line
Bi-Lo has launched a new premium line of ice cream and frozen novelties called Prestige. read more Supermarket News
Phil Lempert’s New Products Hits & Misses (video)
Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert samples five new products this week: organic sweetener; spicy tomato snacks; gluten-free biscotti, orange flavor; beets, pears and pomegranate baby food; and organic hummus. read more … Continue Reading →
IDDBA appoints Eardley to president, CEO
The International Dairy-Deli-Bakery association named Michael Eardley — formerly of H-E-B — to the CEO and president position at the association, effective August 25. Eardley worked for 13 years at … Continue Reading →
Ex-president’s bid ‘one of several,’ Demoulas says
Demoulas Super Markets said Tuesday it is considering a variety of strategic alternatives, including a possible sale. read more Supermarket News
Other bids for Family Dollar possible: Analysts
Competitive pressures for small-box retailers may intensify if the definitive agreement for Dollar Tree to acquire Family Dollar Stores is completed early next year as scheduled, according to industry analysts … Continue Reading →
Industry reports expect WFM to grow in long term
Despite the retailer’s recent decline in stock price, media reports are not counting Whole Foods Market out. Content Classification: Curated SN Social read more Supermarket News
What will happen with Family Dollar?
Dollar Tree will acquire the chain as expected Other bidders will emerge Supermarket News
Piggly Wiggly in Wisconsin changes hands
Piggly Wiggly Midwest, Sheboygan, Wis., said Tuesday Cowley’s Piggly Wiggly in Milton, Wis., has reached an agreement to purchase Edgerton Piggly Wiggly, Edgerton, Wis., effective Sept. 27. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →