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Moody's Upgrades Smart & Final Ratings

Fri, 25 May 2012 18:39:00 +0000

NEW YORK — Moody's Investors Service here said Friday it was upgrading the ratings of Smart & Final Holdings Corp., Los Angeles, with a positive outlook.

Heinen’s Rancher-Suppliers to Grill at Stores

Fri, 25 May 2012 16:59:00 +0000

WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, Ohio — Heinen’s, will launch Memorial Day weekend — one of the country’s biggest grilling weekends — with visits from two of the ranchers who supply its Heinen’s Own Premium Beef program.

Costco Sees Openings Increasing

Fri, 25 May 2012 16:58:00 +0000

ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Costco Wholesale Corp. here anticipates becoming slightly more aggressive on the number of domestic warehouse openings under its new chief executive officer, a company executive said Thursday.

Beckers: Economy Complicating Transition

Fri, 25 May 2012 16:49:00 +0000

BRUSSELS — Executing its “New Game Plan” initiatives in a time of economic uncertainly has put Delhaize in “uncomfortable” position for the short term, Pierre-Oliver Beckers, Delhaize’s chief executive officer, told shareholders at the retailer’s annual meeting here Friday.

Whole Foods Names Regional Presidents

Fri, 25 May 2012 15:32:00 +0000

AUSTIN, Texas — Whole Foods Market has named Scott Allshouse, Omar Gaye and Rob Twyman regional presidents following the promotion of David Lannon and Kenneth Meyer to executive vice presidents of operations.

Price Chopper Honors Vets

Fri, 25 May 2012 14:44:00 +0000

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — Price Chopper Supermarkets is recognizing war veterans in several ways this Memorial Day.

Kroger Doubles Fuel Reward Limit

Thu, 24 May 2012 21:02:00 +0000

CINCINNATI -- The Kroger Co. is doubling the limit on its fuel rewards program from $1.00 per gallon to $2.00 per gallon between May 27 and Sept. 30.

Burd Apologizes to Clinton, Pelosi

Thu, 24 May 2012 20:57:00 +0000

PLEASANTON, Calif. —Steve Burd, chairman and chief executive officer of Safeway here, has sent a letter of apology to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi for a joke the chain's general counsel made at last week's annual meeting, according to published reports.

Vermont Enacts PBM Legislation

Thu, 24 May 2012 20:24:00 +0000

MONTPELIER, Vt. — On Thursday, Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin enacted legislation to establish pharmacy audit standards for pharmacy benefit managers.

Sometimes, Companies Win False Advertising Lawsuits

Thu, 24 May 2012 20:04:00 +0000

Food and beverage makers should not underestimate their ability to defeat false advertising claims challenging subjective label and advertising claims.

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