by Terrie Ellerbee/associate editor Shoppers now see fewer meat cutters at service cases in grocery stores and more flavor sealed products in the self-serve case. That is a trend likely to continue. The question attendees at a workshop during the recent NGA Show had is what will the meat case look like in 10 years. […]
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Seven Lawrence Bros. Stores In Texas, New Mexico Going To The United Family
Albertsons-owned The United Family plans to acquire seven Lawrence Bros. Co. stores in West Texas and New Mexico. Lawrence Bros. will still own and continue to operate stores in 17 markets. The Texas stores are located in Abilene, Breckenridge, Clyde, Seminole and Seymour. The New Mexico stores are in Roswell and Ruidoso. The transitions are […]
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Aldi Appoints Third Co-President For U.S. Operations
Aldi on Tuesday said that Brent Laubaugh, VP of its Saxonburg division, has been promoted to co-president of Aldi in the U.S., joining David Behm and Chuck Youngstrom, who continue in their roles as co-presidents. All three co-presidents report to CEO Jason Hart. Laubaugh, whose promotion becomes effective March 28, has been with Aldi for […]
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United’s Market Street Banner Growing Under Albertsons Umbrella
by Terrie Ellerbee/associate editor United Supermarkets adopted a strategic growth plan in 1998 that grew the company into what it is today. It was a milestone in the company’s timeline, as United Supermarkets opened its very first Market Street store in Wichita Falls. The Market Street banner is described as “where everyday meets gourmet” with […]
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Kroger Reports 4Q And 2015 Results
The Kroger Co. on Thursday reported its fourth quarter and full year 2015 results. The grocer reported fourth quarter net earnings of $0.57 per diluted share and identical supermarket sales growth, without fuel, of 3.9 percent. Including six weeks of Roundy’s results, identical supermarket sales growth without fuel was 3.7 percent. Fiscal 2015 net earnings […]
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Aldi Now Accepting Credit Cards At Stores Nationwide
Aldi is now accepting credit cards, including Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express, at all of its stores across the country. Previously, the chain only accepted cash and debit cards. “As Aldi continues to evolve by expanding its product lines and moving into new markets, the way we do business will continue to evolve as […]
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Leaders Of Lowe’s Markets, Coborn’s Honored With NGA Awards
The National Grocers Association (NGA) has recognized two industry leaders with its top awards during the 2016 NGA Show, which runs through March 2 in Las Vegas. The Thomas K. Zaucha Entrepreneurial Excellence Award was presented to Roger Lowe Sr., president/chairman of the board for Lowe’s Markets. Lowe began his career in the grocery industry […]
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Aldi Expanding In Massachusetts, And More…
Grocery News In Brief… Discount grocer Aldi is expanding in Massachusetts and will open its 11th store in the Bay State this summer in Plymouth at Colony Place. The chain is known for its smaller-footprint stores, averaging 17,000 s.f., and an inventory that is 90 percent Aldi branded products. Aldi charges for plastic and paper […]