Supervalu reports second security breach
For the second time in six weeks, Supervalu said it experienced a security breach in its data systems.
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The second security breach to Supervalu’s data systems may also have affected customers at several Albertsons banners the wholesaler supplies, AB Acquisition LLC said Monday.
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SN’s Analysts Roundtable, Part 2: Weighing in on Safeway, Kroger, Walmart
Why Safeway decided to sell its stores to Albertsons, why Kroger acquired Vitacost.com and why Walmart needs to do a better job of execution and merchandising — those were among the topics discussed during SN’s 19th annual Analysts Roundtable.
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California governor signs bag legislation
California Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation Tuesday that creates a consistent statewide standard for regulation of carryout bags, effective July 1, 2015.
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Creditors, suitors object to terms of AWI bid
A bankruptcy financing package for Associated Wholesalers Inc. offered by suitor C&S Wholesale Grocers would benefit only bank lenders and C&S, leaving little for product suppliers, creditors in AWI’s bankruptcy case charged.
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Value Trapped: Many shoppers still feeling the pinch
While alternate formats may not have much impact individually on conventional supermarket operators, they are having a significant impact collectively on conventional operators’ profitability and market shares as consumers continue to seek value in a range of formats, analysts said during SN’s 19th annual analyst roundtable.
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Gallery: Walmart opens click-and-collect facility
Wal-Mart Stores on Monday began fulfilling same-day Internet grocery orders at a drive-up Grocery Pickup facility in Northwest Arkansas.
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General Mills addresses concerns over Annie's standards
Annie's consumers are petitioning General Mills to pledge to uphold Annie’s Homegrown organic standards, as part of an online campaign.
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How not to be one of 'those' stores
Is the way to achieve higher same-store sales so obvious that it’s easy to miss?
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Produce Special Report: Fresh Start
Fruits and vegetables continue to enjoy time in the spotlight as consumers look for healthier foods for themselves and their families, a fact that has not gone unnoticed by the Produce Marketing Association and its members.
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Fitch upgrades Supervalu debt ratings
Fitch Ratings, Chicago, said Friday it has upgraded the debt ratings for Supervalu, with a stable outlook, based on the wholesaler’s improved top-line performance over the past year.
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