Kroger plans new-market expansion, mulls acquisitions
Kroger Co. plans to enter at least one new market in the near future, CFO J. Michael Schlotman told an investors conference Wednesday in New York, though he declined to … Continue Reading →
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Sprouts mulls loyalty efforts cautiously
Sprouts Farmers Market likes building stores near supermarkets, and drawing customers from supermarkets, but the natural and organic retailer is taking care not to be mistaken for a supermarket, CEO … Continue Reading →
Gelson’s Markets Parent Mulls Sale
LOS ANGELES — Arden Group, parent company of Gelson’s Markets, Encino, Calif., said Monday it has initiated a process “to explore and evaluate strategic alternatives,” including a possible sale of … Continue Reading →
Neighborhood Market Mulls Faster Rollout
ROGERS Ark. – Wal-Mart Stores could accelerate the opening pace of its Neighborhood Market grocery stores, Bill Simon, the retailer’s U.S. chief executive officer, said here Thursday. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
Whole Foods Mulls Larger Stores, Acquisitions
AUSTIN, Texas — Whole Foods Market here said Tuesday that improving results at larger stores between five and eight years old may prompt it to consider opening stores of mixed … Continue Reading →
Defense Commissary Agency Mulls More Cuts in Spending
FORT LEE, Va. — Workers at the 247 military supermarkets around the world are facing pay cuts of up to 20% as the Department of Defense explores the possibility of … Continue Reading →
Safeway Mulls REIT for Canada: Report
PLEASANTON, Calif. — Safeway here is considering putting its Canadian assets into a real estate investment trust (REIT), according to reports. read more Supermarket News
Tesco Mulls Sale of Fresh & Easy
LONDON — Tesco said Wednesday it is launching a strategic review of Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market, its U.S.-based chain. read more Supermarket News
Spartan Mulls Over Growth of Valu Land Banner
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Spartan Stores here said Thursday it contemplates expanding its Valu Land price-impact format outside the state of Michigan, which would be its first corporate stores outside … Continue Reading →
Ahold Mulls Sale of ICA Stake
AMSTERDAM — Ahold here said Tuesday it would explore “strategic options” for its 60% stake in Swedish retailer ICA, including a possible initial public offering. read more Supermarket News