Supermarket News
FBI Recognizes NRF Executives for Retail Crime Work
WASHINGTON – In recognition for their work in fighting organized retail crime, two National Retail Federation employees were recently awarded certificates from the FBI. ...
PMA Names Treacy VP of Supply Chain Efficiencies
NEWARK, Del. — The Produce Marketing Association here has named Edmund Treacy, a distribution logistics expert who has held positions at Sobeys and Loblaw Cos., to the newly created position of vice president of supply chain efficiencies....
Supervalu Taps CPG Veteran as CIO
MINNEAPOLIS — Supervalu here on Thursday said it has named Wayne Shurts as its new executive vice president and chief information officer. Shurts, 50, most recently was global CIO for Cadbury PLC, and before that had been with Nestle in various financial, marketing and supply-chain positions. ...
Bashas' to Negotiate New Reorganization
CHANDLER, Ariz. — Bashas' here said it is negotiating a non-binding "term sheet" with its lenders to come up with a new, consensual plan of reorganization — a process expected to take about 30 days....
Kroger Closes 20 Little Clinics
CINCINNATI — Kroger, based here, reportedly closed 20 Little Clinic locations this week, according to media reports. ...
Loblaw Funds New University Chair in Sustainable Food Production
BRAMPTON, Ontario — Loblaw Cos. here has partnered with the University of Guelph on its sustainable food research and education efforts, donating $3 million to create The Loblaw Cos. ...
Colorado Beer, Wine, Liquor Bill Advances
DENVER — A Colorado bill that would permit supermarkets to sell full-strength beer, wine and hard liquor if they purchase two liquor stores within 1,000 feet was backed by the House Business Affairs and Labor Committee on a 6-5 vote April 7, according to reports. ...
H-E-B Offers Free Green Shopping Bags
SAN ANTONIO – H.E. Butt Grocery Co. will celebrate Earth Day by awarding free reusable shopping bags to those who recycle plastic ones....
Hirz Named Smart & Final President
LOS ANGELES — Smart & Final here said it has named Dave Hirz as president of the company. That post has been vacant for three years — since Apollo Management acquired Smart & Final from French-based Casino. The chain's last president was Etienne Snollaerts....
Dispute Delays Bashas’ Bankruptcy Exit: Reports
PHOENIX — Bashas’ here will emerge from bankruptcy protection later than initially expected as the retailer works to settle differences with its lenders, reports said Wednesday....
Safeway East Offering Union Buyouts
LANDOVER, Md. — Safeway is meeting with union employees from its Eastern Division stores this week to discuss buyout offers for certain long-time employees, union sources said....
NRF Launches Mobile Retail Initiative
WASHINGTON — The National Retail Federation here has launched a Mobile Retail Initiative to offer best practices and learning opportunities for retailers pursuing mobile-phone based commerce. ...
Kroger Invites Shoppers to Design Reusable Bags
CINCINNATI — In the lead-up to Earth Day, Kroger Co. here is inviting customers to participate in its annual “Design a Reusable Shopping Bag” online contest....
Family Dollar Sees Gains in Traffic
MATTHEWS, N.C. — Family Dollar Stores here said Wednesday it hopes to accelerate top-line growth by continuing to expand its assortment of traffic-driving consumables while increasing its marketing efforts....
Fresh & Easy Launches New EatWell Line
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market here has launched EatWell, a line of 17 new, healthy ready-to-eat prepared meals and sides. ...
Whole Foods Expands Cork Recycling
AUSTIN, Texas — Whole Foods Market has teamed with Cork ReHarvest to expand a wine cork recycling effort, initially launched in its Pacific Northwest Region, to all of its 292 stores in the U.S., Canada and the U.K., it announced Tuesday. ...
Fresh & Easy Names Communications Director
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Markets here said it is adding a communications department at its headquarters here with the hiring of Brendan Wonnacott as communications director....
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