Kroger names P&G exec Tosolini to new business role
Kroger Co. said it had named former Procter & Gamble executive Alex Tosolini to serve in the newly created role of SVP of new business development, effective Nov. 3.
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Walmart's Foran pledges attention to detail
In his first public remarks since taking charge of Wal-Mart Stores’ U.S. business, Greg Foran said that the retailer could turn around flat sales at U.S. stores in part by better execution of basics like store conditions and customer service.
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Video: Analyst foresees some Walmart 'cannibalization'
BB&T Capital’s Andrew Wolf, in this video shot during SN’s 2014 Analysts Roundtable, says it’s “too soon to say” how Walmart’s new focus on its Neighborhood Markets will affect the performance of its Supercenters, but he does expect some “cannibalization” to occur. He also discusses Whole Food Market’s move toward more competitive prices, and its increased competition from Mariano’s, Sprouts and others, plus convention retailers with greater emphasis on natural/organic.
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Delhaize America names new CIO
Delhaize America said it has named Michael Laurenti CIO, effective Nov. 17. He succeeds Deb Dixson, who announced her retirement earlier this year.
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Rouses, AG-Baton Rouge dispute goes to trial
A judge in Thibodaux, La., is set to hear a case between Rouses Enterprises and a former wholesaler, Associated Grocers of Baton Rouge.
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Safeway net income drops, sales rise for Q3
As Safeway nears the completion of its merger with Albertsons, the company said net income fell as a result of a series of one-time charges while sales increased for the third quarter and 36 weeks ended Sept. 6.
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Margaux’s signature accessory? A very cool water bottle
First impressions are everything — we all got the memo. ... Appearance matters the first time or the 50th time we see someone.
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Schnucks hires new CMO
Schnuck Markets, St. Louis, announced that Andrew Nadin is the chain’s new chief marketing officer.
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Lowes Foods trying creative in-store 'experiences'
Lowes Foods is less interested in being “an incrementally better grocery store” and more interested in creating “something different and unique in the grocery experience overall,” Tim Lowe, president of the 100-store chain, said.
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Perdue agrees to remove ‘Humanely Raised’ claim
Perdue Farms has agreed to remove the “Humanely Raised” claim from its Harvestland chicken labels as part of a settlement of two federal lawsuits. In exchange, the plaintiffs in the cases have agreed to drop their claims with prejudice.
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