83 Ahold-Delhaize stores for sale: Report
An industry trade paper published a list of 83 stores that it reported Ahold and Delhaize are seeking to sell as part of their forthcoming merger, including all 20 Martin's stores in the Richmond area.
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Kroger names presidents of Roundy's, Mariano's
Michael Marx, currently VP of people operations for Kroger, has been named president of Roundy's Wisconsin, effective April 1. Don Rosanova, currently EVP of operations for Roundy's, has been named president of Mariano's, effective immediately.
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AWG annual profits, patronage up; new leadership team announced
Associated Wholesale Grocers reported record consolidated net sales of $8.9 billion and distributed $194 million in year-end patronage at its annual shareholders meeting. The company also announced members of a leadership team of senior employees to assist CEO David Smith in serving the membership of the cooperative wholesaler.
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Aldi sets Southern California debut Thursday
Aldi said it will open its first eight stores in Southern California March 24, with approximately 17 more scheduled to open by mid-year and a total of 45 by year’s end — a key step in Aldi’s strategic plan to open 650 new stores across the U.S. over the next few years.
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Ahold's bfresh makes deal for Philadelphia site
Ahold's bfresh concept is on its way to a new site in Philadelphia, a company spokeswoman confirmed.
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General Mills to label all products with GMO ingredients
In order to comply with Vermont’s pending GMO labeling requirements without increasing costs to customers, General Mills plans to include GMO labels on products nationwide, the company’s EVP and COO announced in a blog post.
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PCC-Amazon partnership off to quick start
PCC Natural Markets said it has formed a home-delivery partnership with Amazon Prime Now — an effort that got off to a promising start even before it was formally launched, Cate Hardy, CEO of the 10-store chain, told SN.
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Walmart to open milk processing plant in Indiana
Walmart announced it would build a milk processing plant in Fort Wayne, Ind., that will enter operation in summer 2017.
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Giant Eagle teams up for marketing events
Giant Eagle has been named "the official food retailer" for a series of food marketing events in its operating area, according to NFuse 360 Marketing, the events promoter.
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Can cereal return to morning glory?
With fewer Americans waking up to a bowl of cold cereal, retailers and manufacturers are waking up to the new reality in the category.
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