Now at Bat: Five Executives to Watch
For the five individuals profiled here — Kevin Holt of Delhaize, Sue Klug of Unified Grocers, Ian McLeod of Bi-Lo Holdings, Chris Sherrell of Fresh Thyme and David Smith of Associated Wholesale Grocers — the window of opportunity has only just opened.
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Private investor buys Fiesta; Byars named CEO
Houston-based Hispanic grocery chain Fiesta Mart has been acquired from its family owners by Acon Investments. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Kroger investing $500 million in Indianapolis
Kroger Co. said it plans to spend nearly $500 million to open 11 stores and remodel or expand 22 others in the Greater Indianapolis area — and create thousands of jobs in the process — as part of a four-year strategic plan.
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Albertsons IPO speculation 'premature': Analyst
Reports that Albertsons might be considering an initial public offering are probably premature, a Wall Street analyst told SN.
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Marsh exec: Apple Watch will aid ‘contextual’ shopper marketing
The release of the Apple Watch could represent the first step into a new era of wearable technology enhancing the retail shopping experience, Amit Bhardwaj, senior director of loyalty for Marsh Supermarkets, told SN in an interview.
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Kroger, Dunnhumby restructure relationship
Kroger and Dunnhumby announced a new arrangement whereby Kroger would acquire certain assets of DunnhumbyUSA and come to a long-term service license to use its technologies under a new business to be known as 84.51°.
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Walmart beats Kroger in Denver pricing
A 20-SKU basket shopped via the curbside pickup service at Walmart in Aurora, Colo., was less expensive than at a nearby Kroger store during three separate shopping periods.
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Costco introduces scratch-made bread
Costco is transitioning away from par-baked breads in the bakery in favor of scratch breads, according to the retailer.
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Give and take: Mixed blessings in Fresh Foods survey
As consumers prioritize fresh, healthy foods, the perimeter of the store has increasingly enjoyed the spotlight. Yet, success has not been distributed evenly among all perishables categories.
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Industry urges Congress to fund FSMA
Retailers, manufacturers and industry associations have written a joint letter to congressional leaders asking them to increase the FDA’s budget in order to fund Food Safety Modernization Act regulations.
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