David Ghitelman

CINCINNATI -- Kroger Co. here said last week it intends to stick with its two-year-old strategy of investing gross margin to build sales, with the expected result being lower profits in 2004.The company noted that...

They said they are preparing for the worst.Leaders of United Food and Commercial Workers Union locals across the country told SN they are ready to lead their membership out on strike if supermarket companies won't...

DAYVILLE, Conn. -- United Natural Foods Inc. here said last week it sees its sales growing faster than the overall natural/organic foods industry.During a conference call with industry analysts to discuss financial...

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. -- Fresh Brands here said it was returning to its roots. The company will shift its focus back to seeking growth as a full-service wholesaler to its franchisees rather than trying to increase revenues...

MINNEAPOLIS -- Calling its same-store sales performance "obviously disappointing," Nash Finch Co. here said it intends to focus on improving the marketing of its corporate stores in 2004.During a recent conference...

DAYVILLE, Conn. -- United Natural Foods Inc. here said last week it sees its sales growing faster than the overall natural/organic foods industry.During a conference call with industry analysts to discuss financial...

MINNEAPOLIS -- Calling its same-store sales performance "obviously disappointing," Nash Finch Co. here said it intends to focus on improving the marketing of its corporate stores in 2004.During a recent conference...

NEW YORK -- John Catsimatides, chairman and chief executive officer, Gristede's here, late last month launched a newspaper advertising campaign to pressure New York state to collect sales tax on purchases of tobacco...