Supervalu

The Fit List: The Best in Health, Wellness and Sustainability

Mon, 21 May 2012 19:55:00 +0000

SN Whole Health’s 2012 Fit List celebrates the efforts of food retailers leading the industry in health, wellness and sustainability.

Shaw’s Guarantees $1 Million Prize

Mon, 21 May 2012 19:27:00 +0000

WEST BRIDGEWATER, Mass. — Shaw’s, a division of Supervalu, Monday launched its Sizzlin’ Summer Giveaway promotion, in which customers collect game tickets for a chance to win prizes such as cars, boats, vacations, gift cards, free products and cash, including a guaranteed $1 million.

Largest Supermarket Chains Contract; Fresh Formats Grow

Mon, 21 May 2012 10:00:00 +0000

Safeway, Kroger Co. and Supervalu closed dozens more traditional stores than they opened last year, according to documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, continuing a trend that has seen them collectively shed hundreds of locations in recent years. At the same time, operators at both the high and low end — including Supervalu’s Save-A-Lot discount banner — have continued adding new stores and remain committed to aggressive expansion.

Denver Union Approves Contract Extension

Wed, 16 May 2012 21:09:00 +0000

DENVER — Around 15,000 workers at King Soopers, Safeway, Albertsons, Smith Foods and City Market stores in Colorado and Wyoming have ratified a two-year contract extension, United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7 here said Wednesday.

Lowe Named to Merchandising Role at Supervalu

Tue, 15 May 2012 21:13:00 +0000

MINNEAPOLIS — Supervalu here said Tuesday that Tim Lowe, president of the company’s Shoppers Food & Pharmacy banner, has been named senior vice president of merchandising at the parent company.

Moody’s Notes Impact of Pension Obligations

Tue, 15 May 2012 17:55:00 +0000

NEW YORK — Estimated multi-employer pension-plan funding shortfalls will weaken the financial leverage metrics of U.S. supermarkets, but most companies’ debt ratings will not be affected, Moody’s said Tuesday.

Supervalu Seeks Fresh Spark With Executive Shake-Up

Fri, 11 May 2012 17:39:00 +0000

MINNEAPOLIS — The latest personnel changes at Supervalu may not accomplish all that the company hopes, industry observers told SN last week.

Supervalu to Close Ohio DC

Thu, 10 May 2012 15:17:00 +0000

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Supervalu on Thursday said it would close its distribution center in Xenia, Ohio, and consolidate the business with a larger facility in Fort Wayne, Ind.

Truck Cameras Improve Driver Behaviors

Tue, 01 May 2012 22:03:00 +0000

MINNEAPOLIS — Supervalu here saved almost $66,000 on repair, liability and workers’ compensation costs in the trucking operation at one of its distribution centers during the first year of a pilot for an onboard camera system.

Goldman Initiates Supervalu With 'Sell' Rating

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:12:00 +0000

MINNEAPOLIS — Shares of Supervalu were trading down Monday following a Goldman Sachs report suggesting the retailer may encounter more trouble than the financial community expects realizing the benefits of its ongoing turnaround.