Analysts Positive on Safeway’s Chicago Exit
PLEASANTON, Calif. — The decision by Safeway to exit its Chicago division was met with positive reactions by several industry analysts after the chain said it would dispose of its … Continue Reading →
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SN Analysts Roundtable, Part 2: Grocery Competition Increases in a ‘Middling’ Recovery
NEW YORK — The economic recovery is in mid-cycle — a good place for it to be for the conventional supermarket industry — though increasing competition from lower-priced alternatives still … Continue Reading →
Analysts Weigh in on Kroger’s Purchase of Harris Teeter
CINCINNATI — The agreement by Kroger Co. here to acquire Harris Teeter Supermarkets puts the company in a strong position to grow in the Carolinas and Mid-Atlantic, analysts said last … Continue Reading →
Analysts Watching Sobeys’ ‘Magical’ Safeway Deal
STELLARTON, Nova Scotia — Analysts in Canada last week were still waiting for another shoe to drop in the wake of Empire Cos.’ sweeping announcement that it would acquire Safeway … Continue Reading →
Amazon Expansion Renews Delivery Debate: Analysts
PHILADELPHIA – The expansion of AmazonFresh into Los Angeles recalls an earlier period of home delivery experimentation during the dot-com era, but the financial model hasn’t become more favorable in … Continue Reading →
Analysts See Reasons for Optimism for Supermarkets
Financial results for the first half of 2013 may be a little better than they were in the second half of 2012, industry analysts told SN. read more Supermarket News
Analysts: Edwards’ Promotion Ensures Continuity at Safeway
PLEASANTON, Calif. — The selection Monday of Robert L. Edwards to succeed Steve Burd as chief executive officer of Safeway here promises continuity rather than any change of direction, analysts … Continue Reading →
A number of analysts predict 2012 holiday spending will increase — in some cases, substantially. What’s your outlook?
I agree that 2012 spending will increase. No, I think we are in for a disappointing holiday sales season. I expect sales to remain roughly the same as 2011. Supermarket … Continue Reading →
Analysts Ponder: Is Kroger All It Can Be?
Kroger Co. is likely to continue seeking to build volume at a slow and steady pace, while Safeway is counting on Just For U to give it a sustainable boost, … Continue Reading →
Bleak Expectations: Financial Pressures Worry Supermarket Analysts
The sluggish economy and other factors will continue to challenge many traditional supermarkets, according to participants in the 2012 SN Analysts Roundtable. Stock Symbols: WMT KR SWY SVU WFM read … Continue Reading →