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New CGA Head Seeks More Grassroots Influence 

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Grocers Association hopes to get its retail and supplier members more involved with their legislators at the grassroots level, according to Ronald Fong, the group's new president and chief executive officer. ...

Hannaford Bros. Invests ‘Millions’ to Upgrade Security 

SCARBOROUGH, Maine — Hannaford Bros. here said yesterday that it was investing “millions” of dollars in upgraded security in the wake of the data breach that exposed 4.2 million credit- and debit-card numbers to potential theft. ...

NYC Union Launches Supermarket Advocacy Campaign 

NEW YORK — The United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1500 on Tuesday applauded a recent study by the city’s planning commission showing detrimental public health and economic effects of a lack of supermarkets in certain city neighborhoods and unveiled a 14-point statement of policy suggestions designed to assist communities gain greater access to food stores. ...

Kroger Creates New Multicultural Business Development Position 

CINCINNATI — The Kroger Co. here announced yesterday it has named Angel Colon to lead multicultural business development....

Foote Resigns, Leighton Named President, in Loblaw Management Shakeup 

TORONTO — Mark Foote, the veteran Canadian merchant brought in to help Loblaw Cos. pull out of a rut two years ago, left his role as president and chief merchandising officer of the company effective yesterday as Alan Leighton, the former Asda executive who’d been serving as deputy chairman, was named president, the company here said....

Quik Chek Repositions Its Brand 

WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J. — A new logo, redesigned private-label packaging and an enhanced website are all part of a brand repositioning initiative launched by Quik Chek here yesterday....

Sweetbay Hires Former Wal-Mart Exec as VP of HR 

TAMPA, Fla. — Sweetbay Supermarket here, a subsidiary of Delhaize Group, announced today that Lori Malcolm has been named vice president of human resources at the chain....

Winn-Dixie Promotes Carrado to VP, Neighborhood Marketing 

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Winn-Dixie Stores here has announced the promotion of Jim Carrado to vice president, neighborhood marketing....

Penn Traffic Takes Hit on Failed Acquisition 

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Penn Traffic here on Friday said it had incurred a cost of $4.8 million during the fiscal year that ended Feb. 2 pursuing an acquisition that did not materialize....

Shaw’s to Lay Off Technology Workers: Report 

WEST BRIDGEWATER, Mass. — Around 53 workers, primarily software engineers, are to be laid off at Shaw’s Supermarkets here, reports said last week. ...

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