Southeastern Grocers (SEG), parent company of the Harveys, Winn-Dixie and Bi-Lo banners, is laying off some of its executives as it makes new leadership appointments to its store operations and merchandise teams. “As we are all aware, the supermarket business continues to intensify as our competition grows and we work hard not only to defend […]
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Sprouts New, Expanded Deli Offerings Will Grow To Even More Stores In 2016 And Beyond
In addition to reporting its results for the 13-week second quarter ended June 28, Sprouts Farmers Market on Thursday said it plans to add new and expanded deli offerings in four additional stores following a successful test of the concept. Features include a new salad bar stocked with ready-to-eat salads, prepared proteins, healthy side dishes […]
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Roundy’s Donates 19K Pounds Of Apples Through ‘Take A Bite Out Of Hunger’ Program
Roundy’s Supermarkets recently made a donation of more than 19,000 pounds of apples to a local event and charities as a way to provide fresh produce to help feed the hungry. This donation signals Milwaukee-based Roundy’s participation in the “Take a Bite Out of Hunger” program sponsored by FirstFruits Marketing of Washington. The following local […]
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Eckrich, Kroger And NASCAR Star Almirola Honor Military Family
There was a celebration in Cincinnati for more than just Kroger employees on Tuesday. Eckrich, the maker of smoked sausage and deli meats, hosted NASCAR driver Aric Almirola at Kroger’s headquarters. While making the visit, Eckrich and Almirola surprised medically retired Army Spc. John Dietz and his family with one year of free groceries at […]
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Martindale Assumes Newly Created Position Of CEO Of Rite Aid Stores
Rite Aid Corp.’s president and COO, Ken Martindale, has been promoted to the newly created position of CEO of Rite Aid stores. Martindale, 55, will continue to report to John Standley, Rite Aid Corp.’s chairman and CEO, and will retain his role as president of Rite Aid Corp. “Ken is a proven leader who, since […]
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Publix 2Q Sales Up 6 Percent, Same-Store Sales Increase 4.1 Percent
Publix’s sales for the second quarter of 2015 were $8 billion, a 6 percent increase from last year’s $7.5 billion. Comparable-store sales for the second quarter of 2015 increased 4.1 percent. Net earnings for the second quarter of 2015 were $482.7 million, compared to $404.1 million in 2014, an increase of 19.5 percent. Earnings per […]
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Haggen Pacific Southwest Chief Further Explains Layoffs
Following its announcement in mid-July that it would “cut back on staffing” as it struggles to gain its footing in its new territory of Southern California, Arizona and Nevada, Haggen is further explaining its action. “Some of you have heard by now that we have had to make some difficult decisions over the past few […]
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Kroger’s First Female Corporate Officer To Retire Next Year
The Kroger Co.’s group VP for corporate affairs, Lynn Marmer, plans to retire in early 2016 after 18 years with the company. She joined Kroger in 1997 as a senior attorney in the legal department. When appointed to her current position in 1998, she became Kroger’s first female corporate officer. “Lynn has always appreciated the […]
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Whole Foods’ Latest Leases Include Plans For Grocer’s First 365 Concept Stores
Whole Foods Market has signed leases for eight new stores and has renegotiated the lease for one of its stores in development. The announcement includes the Austin, Texas-based grocer’s first stores that will feature its 365 by Whole Foods Market concept. Those small-format stores are planned for Bellevue, Washington; Houston, Texas; Portland, Oregon; and Santa […]
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Raley’s Customers Raise $100K For Local Veteran’s Group By Reusing Grocery Bags
Raley’s Family of Fine Stores has presented Friends of Travis Fisher House with a $100,000 check. The money was raised by customers through Raley’s nickelAid program. The Fisher House Foundation is best known for a network of comfort homes where military and veterans’ families can stay at no cost while a loved one is receiving […]
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Save-A-Lot May Become Standalone Company As Supervalu Eyes Spinoff
Supervalu says it is exploring a separation of its Save-A-Lot business and, as part of that process, has begun preparations to allow for a possible spinoff of Save-A-Lot into a standalone, publicly traded company. “Save-A-Lot is a leading national hard-discount retailer with over 1,300 total stores, comprised of approximately 430 corporate stores and approximately 900 […]
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The United Family Expands Pharmacy Services With Medication For Pets
The United Family has expanded its pharmacy services with the launch of “Pet Meds” at 57 pharmacy locations in West Texas, North Texas and New Mexico. The program allows shoppers to fill prescriptions for their four-legged family members in-store and online. “Our guests rely on our pharmacies to fill their prescription needs, and we are […]
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Former Longtime Martin’s CEO Dies At 78
Mr. Robert (Bob) Eugene Bartels, who served as president and CEO of Indiana’s Martin’s Super Markets for more than 30 years, died July 17. He was 78. Mr. Bartels was a 51-year employee of Martin’s. His wife Nancy was a daughter of the company’s founders, the late Jane (Cary) and Martin Tarnow. In 1964, the […]
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Dollar Tree Names New COO
Dollar Tree Inc., a discount variety store operator, has named Michael Witynski as COO. Witynski, 52, will be responsible for store operations and real estate for Dollar Tree bannered stores in the U.S. and all retail operations and real estate in Canada. Witynski has served as SVP of stores since joining Dollar Tree in 2010. […]
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Albertsons Looks To Go Public
Albertsons Cos. Inc. has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering of shares of its common stock. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering have not yet been determined. The announcement comes just months after Albertsons merged with […]
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Wegmans Hosting First Kitchen Demo At Smithsonian Ahead Of ‘Wonderplace’ Opening
As part of its new Innovation Wing, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History will open “Wegmans Wonderplace” on Dec. 9 as the first exhibition on the National Mall designed for the learning needs of children 6 and under. Festivities, however, kicked off last week with the launch of “Food Fridays” at a new demonstration […]
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Mass Merchants, Grocers Top Nation’s Largest Retailers List
The nation’s largest retailers, as ranked by the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) STORES Magazine, as well as Kantar Retail, have collectively held their top spots thanks to one common denominator: a customer-centric, omnichannel focused business model. The annual ranking of U.S. retailers by domestic sales, is featured in the July issue of STORES Magazine. The […]
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Lidl Will Set Up Regional HQ In North Carolina
America’s soon-to-be newest grocery player, Lidl, will set up a regional headquarters and distribution hub in Alamance County, North Carolina, after the county and the cities of Graham and Mebane reportedly lured the European company with a nearly $5.38 million incentive package. The Germany-based discount grocer is expected to invest $125 million and create 200 […]
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Save Mart Rebranding Lucky Chain, Opens First Concept Store In Daly City
Save Mart unveiled its first new store format in nearly 20 years Wednesday when it opened Lucky California in Daly City. The debut of the 61,000-s.f. store marks the beginning of the Bay Area gorcery company’s process of renovating and rebranding its current 72 Lucky stores. Modesto-based Save Mart says this new store concept provides shoppers […]
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Southeastern Grocers To Donate All July 4 Profits To Wounded Warrior Project
Southeastern Grocers will donate all profits generated at Bi-Lo, Harveys and Winn-Dixie stores on Saturday, July 4, to Wounded Warrior Project’s Independence Program. The Independence Program is designed to help warriors who need to rely on their families and friends for support due to injuries they have suffered, such as brain injury, spinal-cord injury or […]