Top-level changes signal 'Albertsons feel' for merged company
The transition of Safeway into an operating division of Albertsons got a big boost earlier this month when the company installed Bob Miller as CEO and moved Robert Edwards to vice chairman, industry observers told SN.
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What's in the pipe for closed Walmart stores?
Wal-Mart Stores abruptly closed five supercenters last week to work on plumbing issues plaguing the units, but the retailer could wind up repairing more than just the pipes.
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Target names Dament to head food repositioning
Target Corp. said it has named Anne Dament to the role of SVP, merchandising, responsible for leading the company’s strategic repositioning of its food business.
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Food Lion to close 3 stores near Raleigh
Food Lion will close three stores in the greater Raleigh, N.C., market, Delhaize America officials told SN .
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PETA roaring mad at Food Lion ads
Animal activists are calling for Food Lion to discontinue using a live lion in its ads, but a planned protest at a commercial shoot last week was called off when the lion didn’t show.
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Coborn's acquires Marketplace Foods
Coborn’s is expanding its presence in Wisconsin with the acquisition of Marketplace Foods, a four-store grocery and liquor chain in western Wisconsin.
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Saker ShopRite sets opening for Howell store
ShopRite said that its newest store would open in Howell, N.J., April 22, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony set for April 20. Located in the Friendship Plaza, the new 80,000-square-foot square will be operated by Saker ShopRites, a member of the Wakefern Food Corp. cooperative.
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How will the California drought affect food retailing?
In the wake of Gov. Jerry Brown’s order to impose mandatory cuts to water usage for the first time in the California’s history, much has been made about the state’s use of water for agriculture.
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Mertes named regional VP at Weis
Weis Markets said it has promoted Brent Mertes to regional VP where he will oversee the day-to-day operations of 51 Weis stores located in south-central Pennsylvania, Maryland and West Virginia.
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Publix to take over 2 N.C. Lowes sites
Publix Super Markets said it has reached a deal with Lowes Foods to take over closed Lowes sites in Gastonia and Cary, N.C.
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