Bi-Lo

While speculation over the future of Sweetbay generated the majority of industry buzz in the Bi-Lo-Delhaize deal, more than half of the stores in the proposed transaction are from the retailer’s smallest divisions....More

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Bi-Lo Holding, parent company of Bi-Lo and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, said Tuesday that it has reached a long-term agreement under which Keene, N.H.-based C&S Wholesale Grocers will provide warehouse, transportation and most procurement services for all 480 Winn-Dixie stores and continue providing services to all 206 Bi-Lo stores....More

ORLANDO, Fla. — Hy-Vee teamed with the Wisconsin Milk Marketing board to train store personnel and develop some creative promotions that moved 20 tons of cheese from one small supplier, according to an executive of the chain who spoke at Food Marketing Institute’s Future Connect conference here....More

Randall Onstead, president and chief executive officer of Bi-Lo Holdings, in an interview with SN’s Jon Springer addresses the integration of Bi-Lo and Winn-Dixie and his strategy for the combined company....More