Grocers 'disheartened' as swipe fee petition denied
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday denied a petition by the Food Marketing Institute, National Association of Convenience Stores, National Retail Federation and other groups, which challenged the Federal Reserve’s rule on debit card swipe fees.
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Ingles Market stock plummets from high
Stock in Ingles Markets plunged by nearly 16% Wednesday, giving back a chunk of the gains it made over a recent rally that saw the retailer achieve its highest trading levels ever.
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Family Dollar shareholders OK Dollar Tree deal
In a vote resolving months of speculation over the future of the small discount space, Family Dollar Stores shareholders on Thursday approved the proposed $8.5 billion merger with Dollar Tree.
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Dollar General's failure to raise its bid or dispute the considerable store divestiture figures associated with its bid to acquire Family Dollar Stores likely spells the end of its pursuit, analysts said Friday.
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Unified Grocers announces promotions
Unified Grocers, Los Angeles-based member-owned cooperative, said Tuesday it has made a number of key promotions to its leadership team to support its growth strategy.
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Gallery: Top 75 retailers with the most stores
Alternative formats dominate the list of Top 75 retailers with the most stores, proving their sheer ubiquity remains one of the biggest challenges for traditional supermarkets.
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Mars to close 4 stores
Mars Supermarkets said it was closing four of its 17 stores in coming months, citing increasing competition in its greater Baltimore trade area.
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Verdi out at C&S as Cohen takes back control
Mark Verdi, appointed to a key role as president of C&S Wholesale Grocers less than a year ago, has left the company, according to a memo obtained by SN Friday.
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PCC taps Starbucks' Hardy as new CEO
PCC Natural Markets on Tuesday announced the appointment of Cate Hardy as CEO, effective Jan. 23.
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WAFC elects four new directors
The Western Association of Food Chains said Wednesday it has elected four new members to its board of directors.
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Gallery: Pleasure doing business with you
Publix Super Markets has expanded to North Carolina, taking its well-known brand along for the ride.
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