Safeway settles merger dispute
Safeway said Monday that it has entered into a settlement agreement with certain shareholders who’d filed suit in connection with Safeway’s merger with AB Acquisitions. read more Supermarket News
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The Lempert Report: Supermarket becomes true center for health (video)
The Lempert Report reports on Hannaford’s bold move to appeal to the busy and health-conscious shopper. read more Supermarket News
FMI names Store Managers of Year
Food Marketing Institute on Thursday recognized four supermarket store managers for their work generating sales growth, providing great customer service, contributing to company goals and serving their communities. read more … Continue Reading →
Shoppers seek grocery apps that provide solutions
Retailers have the opportunity to tailor their mobile apps to meet the needs of different shopper segments, according to Nancy Childs, a professor of food marketing at St. Joseph’s University … Continue Reading →
SN solicits Supplier Leadership Award nominations
SN is seeking nominations for its fourth annual Supplier Leadership Awards, which will recognize manufacturers for excellence in product innovation, category management, point of sale merchandising and more than a … Continue Reading →
Gallery: Family Dollar’s shareholder rights, Clinton’s ‘Hard Choices,’ other trending news
Last week, readers were interested in SN’s Center Store survey results and the “hard choices” that Hillary Clinton says the food industry faces. read more Supermarket News
Fewer than 2% of retail CEOs are women: FMI Connect speaker
While the overall retail workforce is split between women and men, women are vastly under represented in leadership positions, according to research shared at the FMI Connect session “Leveraging Women’s … Continue Reading →
Fresh & Easy expands Wild Oats line
Fresh & Easy, El Segundo, Calif., said Thursday it is partnering with Wild Oats to introduce several new organic and fresh food products under the Wild Oats label. read more … Continue Reading →
AWI names Saunders CEO, will sell White Rose
Associated Wholesalers Inc. on Friday said that its CEO, J. Christopher Michael, is retiring after 41 years of service to AWI and would be succeeded by Matthew Saunders effective immediately. … Continue Reading →
United Fresh 2014: Walmart makes progress on PTI
Over 90% of produce cases coming from Walmart’s suppliers are now labeled with PTI standard labels, executives said. Total Access read more Supermarket News