Ahold Delhaize begins trading; new logo, website revealed
On its first business day as a combined entity, Ahold Delhaize revealed a new logo combining the crown and lion iconography of its respective partners.
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FTC issues consent order in Ahold-Delhaize deal
The Federal Trade Commission issued a consent order allowing for the completion of the Ahold-Delhaize merger, subject to sales of 81 U.S. stores to allay antitrust concerns.
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AWG, Affiliated Midwest co-ops to merge
In a combination of retailer-owned wholesale grocery co-operatives, Associated Wholesale Grocers and Affiliated Foods Midwest said they would merge their respective distribution businesses.
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Retail a concern as Supervalu falls short in 1Q
Analysts reviewing Supervalu's first-quarter financial results appeared willing to buy an opportunity story in its wholesale division and the potential of new sales initiatives at Save-A-Lot, but concern lingered for the company's struggling conventional retail banners.
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D'Agostino president: Supply shortage to end
Bare shelves plaguing multiple D'Agostino Supermarket locations across Manhattan should be over soon, G. Robert James, president and chief operating officer of the Larchmont, N.Y.-based retailer, told SN.
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Dollar General to acquire 41 Walmart Express sites for larger format
Dollar General said it has completed the purchase of 41 former Walmart Express stores, and would relocate 40 existing stores to the sites by October.
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Marsh wholesaler switch leads to 186 C&S layoffs
In the wake of Marsh Supermarkets' forthcoming switch of wholesalers, current supplier C&S Wholesale Grocers is laying off 186 Indianapolis area workers.
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Whole Foods sees drops in 3Q earnings, comps
Whole Foods Market reported lower earnings and comparable store sales for the third quarter and 40 weeks ended July 3.
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Gallery: Whole Foods opens in foodie Williamsburg
Whole Foods Market opened in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood, bringing along a host of local food vendors and establishing another destination for foodies in one of the city’s trendiest neighborhoods.
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Fresh Market seeking 'flexibility' in opening date changes
The Fresh Market confirmed that it has re-evaluated several store openings, citing the need for additional flexibility as it develops a long-term growth strategy.
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365 format will test cannibalization at third location
Whole Foods Market expects to determine how much cannibalization a 365 location has on its legacy format when it opens the third 365 store — in Bellevue, Wash. — in September, John Mackey, co-CEO, told investors.
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