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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....

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. ...

IGA Schedules U.S. Retailer Rally for November 

CHICAGO — IGA here said yesterday it plans to hold its first U.S.-specific retailer meeting in more than a decade Nov. 6-8. ...

Supervalu Sees Shoppers Adjusting to Economy 

MINNEAPOLIS — Supervalu here said yesterday that shoppers seem to be seeking out more promotions, buying more store brands and using more coupons as a result of the soft economy and rising food prices....

Fresh & Easy Plans 10 More Las Vegas Sites 

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market here said yesterday it has selected 10 more sites in the Las Vegas area for additional stores....

Consumers Like Small-Format Stores, Study Indicates 

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Consumers are ready and willing to shop at small-store food formats that emphasize convenience and fresh, prepared foods, according to a new study by TNS Retail Forward here....

Costco’s Eagan Named WAFC President 

LOS ANGELES — The Western Association of Food Chains here said its new president is John Eagan, Garden Grove, Calif.-based vice president and senior general merchandising manager for Costco Wholesale Corp., Issaquah, Wash....

Kroger Louisville Workers OK 4-Year Contract 

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — More than 11,000 employees of 87 Kroger stores represented by United Food and Commercial Workers Local 227 here have voted to approve a new four-year contract, the Cincinnati-based retailer said Wednesday. ...

Kroger to Offer Gift-Card Bonus for Tax Refunds 

CNCINNATI — Kroger here yesterday said it would offer shoppers a chance to extend their tax rebate and/or economic stimulus checks by exchanging them for Kroger gift cards with as much as $120 in additional face value. ...

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