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CEO Named at Blockbusterere has named William Fields, executive vice president at Wal-Mart Stores, Bentonville, Ark., chairman and chief executive officer of Blockbuster Entertainment Group, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The annoucement was made following...
COMPTON, Calif. -- Ralphs Grocery Co. here said the addition of 174 stores following its merger with Food 4 Less Supermarkets last June resulted in increased net sales for the fourth quarter ended Jan. 28, while same-store sales were down 0.9%.the...
BOSTON -- Although there was no dearth of retailers perusing booths on the floor of the annual International Seafood Show here, the accompanying conference sessions did not seem to address them.Indeed, many of the seafood suppliers speaking, and...
Fleming Shuffle Adds PositionBuffalo, N.Y., Retail Group of Fleming Cos. has named Robert Sorbini director of produce, bulk food and floral operations, a new position.The position was created as part of Oklahoma City-based Fleming's consolidation...
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. -- A new and expanded private-label line at Reasor's is expected to have wide consumer appeal."People are looking for lower-cost items. When they can buy an item with the same ingredients for less, they switch to private label,"...
SALT LAKE CITY -- American Stores Co. here is scheduled to hold a meeting with major manufacturers April 19 to explain the national procurement and logistics program it is beginning to implement, industry observers told SN last week. The national...
Battery sales were up at supermarkets last year as retailers pushed hard to make the category a year-round business."The fact is that batteries practically sell themselves at Christmas," said Chuck Witt, director of general merchandise and health...
ELMSFORD, N.Y. -- Record More Profits, a multilayered cross-promotion between Fuji consumer videotapes and TV Guide, is a hit in supermarkets, mass merchants, electronics stores and music retailers. The promotion involves Fuji's single and...
QUINCY, Mass. -- Ahold, Zaandam, Netherlands, agreed to acquire Stop & Shop Cos. here last week in a move that surprised the supermarket industry and underlined the Dutch firm's determination to markedly increase its U.S. presence.For the $2.9...