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Bashas' Names Tucek VP of Legal Affairs in HR 

CHANDLER, Ariz. — Bashas’ here yesterday said it has named Gregg Tucek vice president of legal affairs for human resources. He joins the company from Sherman & Howard., and practices exclusively in the area of traditional labor and employment. ...

Educational Signage, Labeling Help Boost Seafood Department Sales 

BOSTON — Even seafood departments with well-trained associates should ensure that customers can easily find reliable cooking and preparation tips on packages and signs, said Tom Demott, chief operations officer for Encore Associates, at a Retail Showcase Seminar presented as part of the International Boston Seafood Show....

CGA Opposes Proposed Bag Ban in Santa Monica 

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Grocers Association here sent a letter last week to the mayor of Santa Monica, asking the city council there to delay action on a proposed ordinance that would ban all single-use plastic carryout bags and require retailers to charge a fee for paper bags. ...

United Natural Struggles With Millbrook Integration 

DAYVILLE, Conn. — United Natural Foods here saw its stock plummet on Friday after an earnings report that detailed challenges in its Millbrook Distribution division, which it acquired late last year....

ACSI: Supermarket Customer Satisfaction at Highest Level in Years 

LAKELAND, Fla. — Despite the recent rise in food prices, customer satisfaction with supermarkets is up 1.3% to its highest level in 14 years, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index....

Dickson, Co-Founder of Ruddick, Retires Board Seat 

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — R. Stewart Dickson, who co-founded Ruddick Corp. with his brother 40 years ago, announced his retirement from the board of directors at the company’s annual meeting here last week....

Northgate Gonzalez Acquires San Diego-Based Hispanic Chain 

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Northgate Gonzalez Markets here has acquired the five-store El Tigre chain, based in San Diego, for an estimated $10 million-plus....

Safeway Focusing on Cost Reductions 

PLEASANTON, Calif. — Safeway here said yesterday it is in the midst of a "very aggressive" year-long cost-reduction effort that's expected to provide additional pricing flexibility and help the company achieve its earnings targets, even if demand softens further. ...

Foodland Syncs Price, Promotion Data With Coke Bottlers  

HONOLULU — Foodland Super Market here, which operates 29 Foodland and Sack N Save stores, announced that it is successfully synchronizing price and promotional data with Coca-Cola bottlers. ...

Fresh & Easy Recycling Cards to Plant Trees 

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market here said it is partnering with American Forests to plant 1,000 trees on behalf of its customers. The partnership began after the holidays, when Fresh & Easy encouraged employees and customers to donate holiday cards for recycling. ...

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