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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....

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....

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. ...

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....

Teamsters Pledge Support for Obama 

WASHINGTON — The International Brotherhood of Teamsters on Thursday became the latest labor union to throw its support behind Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama. ...

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. ...

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. ...

Fresh & Easy Not Achieving Sales Goals: Consultant 

BOCA RATON, Fla. — Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Markets have not yet come close to achieving the sales levels Tesco officials were originally hoping for, according to an industry consultant here. ...

Weis Markets Names Hepfinger President, COO 

SUNBURY, Pa. — Weis Markets here yesterday said it has named David J. Hepfinger, a 32-year veteran of Price Chopper, Schenectady, N.Y., to be the company’s new president and chief operating officer. ...

Schnuck’s Plans New Small-Format Store: Report 

ST. LOUIS — Schnuck Markets on Wednesday confirmed plans to build a new concept store in downtown St. Louis, reports said. ...

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