Supervalu reaffirmed Tuesday that it is preparing for a separation of its Save-A-Lot business. As part of that process, the Minneapolis-based company has pursued and continues to pursue a spinoff of Save-A-Lot. Supervalu says, however, that it is prepared to consider other alternatives to improve stockholder value and, in this regard, also is evaluating a […]
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Bashas’ Appoints New Director Of Communications And Public Affairs
Chandler, Arizona-based Bashas’ Family of Stores, the family-owned grocer that operates Food City, AJ’s Fine Foods, Eddie’s Country Store and both Bashas’ and Bashas’ Diné supermarkets, has appointed Ashley Shick director of communications and public affairs. A seasoned communications professional whose career has been rooted in media and public relations, strategic community partnerships, marketing communications […]
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Raley’s Expands Health And Wellness Offering With ‘Let’s Begin’ Resource
Raley’s Family of Fine Stores has launched a new, multi-dimensional effort to share its vision of health and wellness with customers. The campaign entitled, “Let’s Begin,” invites customers to take small steps toward a healthier lifestyle through education, personal goal setting and sharing. “We want to change the way the world eats, one plate at […]
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Hy-Vee Promotes Two To EVP
Hy-Vee has promoted two senior leaders—Jeremy Gosch and Donna Tweeten—to EVP; they join only six others selected to help guide the regional supermarket chain based in West Des Moines, Iowa. Gosch, formerly SVP and chief merchandising officer, was named EVP of strategy and chief merchandising officer. Tweeten, formerly SVP and chief marketing officer, was promoted […]
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Southeastern Grocers Makes Record Donation To Hope For The Warriors
For the second consecutive year, customer and vendor donations and all profits earned at Bi-Lo, Harveys and Winn-Dixie grocery stores on Independence Day were donated to support veterans and service members. This year, Southeastern Grocers donated a new record of $2,022,843.45. This year, Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers partnered with Hope For The Warriors, which is […]
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GMA Presents Annual Awards
The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) over the weekend honored McCormick & Co. and Pinnacle Foods with the 2016 CPG Awards for Innovation and Creativity and presented its Hall of Achievement Award to Ed Crenshaw of Publix. The awards were presented Saturday at the GMA Leadership Forum at The Greenbrier in Sulphur Springs, W.Va. Crenshaw, who retired […]
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Publix Reports 2Q Results
Publix’s sales for the second quarter of 2016 were $8.1 billion, a 2.1 percent increase from last year’s $8 billion. Comparable-store sales for the second quarter of 2016 increased 1.1 percent. The company estimates that sales were negatively impacted by 1.2 percent due to the effect of the Easter holiday being in the first quarter […]
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National And Regional Retailers Thrive In Gulf Coast Market
by Alissa Marchat/staff writer Times are still tough and competition, as always, is a challenge for retailers in Louisiana and Mississippi, but that’s not stopping a number of national and regional chains from thriving in those states. From new locations to same-store growth, the outlook for many retailers is positive. Brandon Trosclair, GM and owner […]