Although the economy will remain weak, earlier notifications by suppliers of upcoming price increases will make it easier for retailers to manage margins, Jack Brown, chairman and chief executive officer of Stater Bros. Markets here, told analysts...
Food Cellar & Co., a new grocery store banner associated with the Amish Market chain, had its grand opening last week in the Queens town of Long Island City. The 22,000-square-foot store was given a new identity to signify differences from the...
Although Wal-Mart Stores here anticipates ongoing sales volatility on a week-to-week basis, it believes its U.S. businesses are well-positioned to deal with the current economy, company officials said last week. Wal-Mart expects comparable-store...
Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market has reportedly pulled its application for a liquor license at a store it opened earlier this month in Van Nuys, Calif., after the Los Angeles City Council said it would vote on whether to rescind the license that...
Trade reports out of the United Kingdom last week said Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market is preparing to scout locations in Chicago in advance of a possible move there.
Wal-Mart Stores boosted its earnings guidance yesterday for the fiscal year to a range of $3.43 to $3.50 per share, compared with previous guidance of $3.30 to $3.43, citing the underlying strength of its operations.
Kroger Co. has reached a tentative agreement on a new contract with more than 11,000 unionized workers at 87 stores here, the Cincinnati-based retailer said Wednesday.
Unified Grocers said yesterday gains from acquired distribution business in Seattle and a broad variety of offerings to meet changing consumer demand helped boost sales and earnings for the third quarter and 39 weeks ending June 28.