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Delhaize Group Reports Good U.S. Sales Leading Into Ahold Merger

Frans Muller, president and CEO of Delhaize Group, reported last week that U.S. sales at Food Lion and Hannaford stores in the second quarter grew by 2.9 percent. “Delhaize America continued to experience good sales momentum both at Food Lion and at Hannaford, while inflation remained negative,” Muller said. Delhaize also reported that for the […]

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Grocery Outlet, Revolution Foods Address Bay Area Food Insecurity

In an effort to combat food insecurity in the Bay Area–specifically summer food insecurity when children are out of school–Eric Lindberg, co-CEO of Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, and Kristin Richmond, CEO of Revolution Foods, are partnering with Alameda County Community Food Bank to distribute 10,000 bags filled with healthy food items. Donations for the bags […]

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Weis, Big Y, Tops, Saubel’s Market All Involved In Ahold-Delhaize Divestiture Plans

Several Northeast retailers are set to gain stores as a result of the proposed divestiture between Ahold and the Delhaize Group. Last week, the two European-based super-retailers reached agreements with buyers to divest a total of 86 U.S. stores in areas where both companies operate stores. The deals are being made in connection with the […]

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House Passes Biotech Labeling Act; President’s Desk Is Next Stop

The U.S. House has voted 306-117 in favor of final passage of S. 764, the Roberts-Stabenow Biotech Labeling Act. Industry groups are praising the House for passing the bill, which is now on the desk of President Obama. Media reports have indicated that the president is likely to sign the bill. If signed, the law […]

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The United Family Ups Lubbock, Texas, Investment To $100 Million

Robert Taylor, president of The United Family, said July 12 that the company has increased its total investment in its home city of Lubbock, Texas, to $100 million. Projects include a distribution center expansion, remodels on seven of the nine stores in Lubbock and one new location in the city. United purchased the distribution center […]