New Business Sparks Spartan Gains
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Sales during the second quarter at Spartan Stores came in higher than expected, as the chain saw the benefits of renovated stores, growth in discount sales, … Continue Reading →
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New Business Sparks Spartan Q2 Gains
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Spartan Stores here on Wednesday said new customers and organic sales growth contributed to increased sales for the fiscal second quarter, while net earnings were down … Continue Reading →
Activist Buyer Sparks Safeway ‘Poison Pill’
PLEASANTON, Calif. — The investor that sparked Safeway’s adoption of a “poison pill” takeover defense Tuesday is Jana Partners, a New York-based activist investor. read more Supermarket News
Update: Activist Buyer Sparks Safeway ‘Poison Pill’
PLEASANTON, Calif. — The investor that sparked Safeway’s adoption of a “poison pill” takeover defense Tuesday is Jana Partners, a New York-based activist investor. read more Supermarket News
Change for a Dollar: Slowing Growth for Dollar Stores Sparks Merger Speculation
With an entire coast still to populate, and stores meeting a growing shopper demand for value and convenience, there’s still plenty of opportunity for the dollar store channel to grow. … Continue Reading →
Albertsons Move Sparks Great Loyalty Debate
Will a retailer be able to effectively compete in the future without a card program? Viewpoints read more Supermarket News
Metro Deal Sparks Speculation
MONTREAL — Officials of Metro Inc. here have yet to reveal their plans for the nearly $ 500 million the company is receiving as a result of selling half its … Continue Reading →