Haggen to begin rebannering stores
Haggen will begin converting the 146 Albertsons and Safeway stores it acquired to its own banner beginning next week, with all stores expected to be converted within 120 days, an industry source with knowledge of the company’s operations told SN.
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Wegmans tops 'reputation' poll
Wegmans Food Markets achieved the No. 1 ranking in the 16th annual Harris Poll Reputation Quotient study, a ranking of companies perceived by their reputation.
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Strack & Van Til unveils new executive team
Strack & Van Til on Monday announced a slate of executive appointments under CEO Ken Diehl, who joined the Highland, Ind.-based retailer in October.
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New British executives have lessons for U.S. grocers
Over the last two weeks Bi-Lo and Target are the latest retailers to recruit senior leaders with experience in the U.K. market. Meanwhile the path from Asda House in Leeds, U.K., to Bentonville is becoming increasingly well-trodden as Walmart continues to draw on its U.K. division for top talent. While they are undoubtedly attracted by the scale of opportunity in the U.S. market and their respective organizations, what do they bring to the table from the U.K. market?
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Moody's downgrades Roundy's ratings
Moody’s Investors Service, New York, said Monday it has downgraded the corporate family rating and probability of default rating for Roundy’s Supermarkets, Milwaukee, but the outlook was changed to stable from negative.
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Gallery: Nugget opens new Fork Lift concept
In December, Woodland, Calif.-based Nugget Markets soft launched a new brand called Fork Lift by Nugget Markets.
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ASDA vet Ibbotson appointed SVP for Walmart U.S.
Wal-Mart Stores on Thursday confirmed the appointment of Mark Ibbotson to the role of SVP, innovations for Walmart U.S.
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Target appoints Tesco vet McNamara as new CIO
Target Corp. on Tuesday said Tesco veteran Mike McNamara will assume the role of EVP and CIO. As the company’s top technology leader, McNamara will further advance Target’s digital transformation and help Target become a leading omnichannel retailer, the company said.
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Unified elects three new directors
Unified Grocers, a Los Angeles-based member-owned cooperative, said Thursday it has elected three new directors.
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