Supermarket News

Kmart to Close Three Supercenters

Jul 11, 2008

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — Kmart here said it would close four stores — including three Super Kmart supercenters — this fall. ...

Ahold Names Schlicker CEO of Stop & Shop

Jul 11, 2008, By JON SPRINGER

AMSTERDAM — In a move signaling that a new phase is beginning in the repositioning of its largest U.S. banners, Ahold here has appointed Carl Schlicker as the new president and chief executive officer of Stop & Shop and Giant-Landover. ...

A&P’s Haub Receives Human Rights Award

Jul 11, 2008

MONTVALE, N.J. — Christian Haub, executive chairman of A&P here, was awarded the prestigious 2008 annual Human Rights Award presented by the Jewish Labor Committee. ...

Discounters Cite Stimulus Checks in Sales Gains

Jul 11, 2008, By MARK HAMSTRA

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Discount retailers yesterday said they received a boost last month from consumers spending their economic stimulus checks. ...

Whole Foods Launches Guide for Budget-Conscious Shoppers

Jul 11, 2008

AUSTIN, Texas — Whole Foods Market yesterday announced the launch of “The Real Deal,” a new national program to offer shoppers specially priced product discounts, money-saving coupons, budget recipes and tips to help their customers “continue to enjoy quality organic and natural foods while stretching their food dollar,” the company said in a release....

Supermarket Foodservice Offerings Gain Appeal: Speaker

Jul 10, 2008, By ELLIOT ZWIEBACH

ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. — Consumers seeking to save money on meals away from home are giving more consideration to foodservice offerings at supermarkets, an executive of a research firm said yesterday during a webinar sponsored by The Food Institute here....