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Sam’s Unveils Supplier-Relationship Initiatives 

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Sam’s Club said Tuesday that it is rolling out a new “Join Business Planning” initiative for collaborating with vendors. The announcement followed the chain’s supplier summit at its headquarters here....

Giant-Carlisle to Shutter Ukrop’s for Remodels 

RICHMOND, Va. — Giant of Carlisle, Pa., on Tuesday unveiled plans to remodel all 25 Ukrop’s stores it acquired as it converts them to the Martin’s banner....

Shaw’s Warehouse Workers on Strike 

METHUEN, Mass. — Workers at a Shaw’s distribution center here went on strike Monday after negotiations on a new contract broke down, according to the union, United Food and Commercial Workers Local 791....

Kroger Sees ‘Uncertain’ 2010 

CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. here believes 2010 will be “an uncertain year” with a difficult first half that will require it to be cautious and flexible with its pricing strategies, executives told investors here Tuesday....

Shoppers Becoming More Deliberate: Report 

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Shoppers will become “more deliberate and purposeful” in their purchasing decisions following the recession, according to a report released Tuesday by PricewaterhouseCoopers and Retail Forward, based here....

Fresh & Easy to Appeal NLRB Ruling  

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market here said Monday it plans to appeal a ruling by a federal administrative law judge in Las Vegas who found the chain's policies on distribution of pro-union literature and home visitation by union members too severe....

Smart & Final Expands to Denver 

LOS ANGELES — Smart & Final Co. here said it plans to enter the Denver market this summer with five locations featuring a hybrid format that combines aspects of its Smart & Final Extra and Henry's stores....

Aldi Plans March 18 Debut for Texas Stores 

DENTON, Texas — Limited-assortment discount grocer Aldi will open its first 11 Texas stores, all in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, on March 18, the company said Monday....

Harris Teeter's 50 Years and Then Some 

1936 W.T. Harris borrows $1,500 to open a grocery store in Charlotte. 1939 Willis L. Teeter and his brother, Paul, borrow $1,700 to open their first store...

Golden Anniversary: Harris Teeter 

There are food retailers that preach the gospel of keeping their best customers close at hand, and then there's Harris Teeter. At the newest Harris Teeter...

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