Sprouts Names Sanders CEO
PHOENIX — Sprouts Farmers Markets on Thursday said it has named longtime president Doug Sanders to the additional post of chief executive officer, succeeding Shon Boney, who becomes chairman. read … Continue Reading →
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Kroger Sells Former Ice Cream Plant
CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. here has sold a former ice cream plant in Marietta, Ga., to Talenti Gelato, the Cobb (County) Chamber of Commerce said. read more Supermarket News
Compensation Up 3%: NGA Study
ARLINGTON, Va. — Employees at independent supermarkets received pay increases in the median range of 3% during 2011, according to a new study by the National Grocers Association here and … Continue Reading →
Ahold Posts Profit Gains in U.S.
AMSTERDAM — Ahold here said profits improved in its U.S. operations in the second quarter, but the company’s stock fell in the wake of a margin squeeze in Ahold’s Netherlands … Continue Reading →
West Hollywood Bans Plastic Bags
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — The West Hollywood City Council has passed an ordinance banning single-use, carryout plastic bags at the point of sale from all pharmacy, grocery, and retail stores … Continue Reading →
RILA Opposes Interchange Settlement
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Retail Industry Leaders Association on Wednesday said it opposes the proposed settlement of antitrust litigation against credit-card companies related to interchange fees and is encouraging plaintiffs … Continue Reading →
Acme Shopper Wins $1 Million
PHILADELPHIA — Local dental student Joseph Facciolo was declared the winner of the $ 1 million grand prize in the Sizzlin’ Summer Giveaway Collect & Win Game held by Acme … Continue Reading →
Rite Aid Distributes Wholesome Goodness
CHICAGO — Wholesome Goodness, a natural food line that launched as part of an exclusive distribution deal with Wal-Mart Canada in 2010 and rolled out to 200 U.S. supercenters earlier … Continue Reading →
Food Lion Investments Pressure Delhaize’s Profits
BRUSSELS — Price and service investments at the Food Lion banner continued to pressure profits for Delhaize Group during the fiscal second quarter, the retailer here said Wednesday. read more … Continue Reading →
Raley’s Sets Date to Resume Talks
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Raley’s Supermarkets here said Tuesday it will resume negotiations with the United Food and Commercial Workers Union on Aug. 31 — nearly two months after talks … Continue Reading →