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May 9, 2013

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Meijer to Open 200th Store

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer will open its 200th store in Swartz Creek, Mich., on May 16, the retailer here said....More
May 9, 2013

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Court Directs NGA to Post Card-Suit Info

ARLINGTON, Va. — National Grocers Association here said it has been ordered to display a link to a court-approved website related to the settlement of a class-action payment-card lawsuit....More
May 8, 2013

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Acosta Plans 2013 Believe in Heroes Campaign

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Acosta Sales & Marketing here said Wednesday it will again partner with the Wounded Warrior Project to spearhead the Believe in Heroes campaign again in 2013....More
May 8, 2013

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Delhaize Sees Profit Gains in U.S.

BRUSSELS — Delhaize Group here said Wednesday that underlying operating profit in the U.S. improved in the first quarter, buoyed by stronger sales from continuing operations....More
May 8, 2013

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Beckers Set to Retire as Delhaize CEO

BRUSSELS — Delhaize Group here said Wednesday that Pierre-Olivier Beckers, longtime president and chief executive officer, will retire by the end of this year....More
May 8, 2013

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Whole Foods Mulls Larger Stores, Acquisitions 1

AUSTIN, Texas — Whole Foods Market here said Tuesday that improving results at larger stores between five and eight years old may prompt it to consider opening stores of mixed sizes going forward....More
May 7, 2013

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NGA Study Outlines Payment Mechanisms

ARLINGTON, Va. — To help retailers reduce shrink and inefficiencies and to optimize payment systems, the National Grocers Association here has released a study outlining how retailers process transactions....More
May 7, 2013

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Local Teens Show ‘Can-Do’ Spirit

CRANFORD, N.J. — The Cranford Teen Advisory Board here claims to have set a new world record for the largest pyramid of cans, thanks to a donation from ShopRite’s Partners in Caring program....More
May 7, 2013

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Core-Mark Adds Turkey Hill C-Store Account

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Distributor Core-Mark Holdings here said Tuesday that it has reached a new supply agreement with Turkey Hill, the largest of Kroger’s convenience banners....More
May 7, 2013

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Kroger Houston Workers Approve 3-Year Deal

CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. late Monday said workers at its stores in Houston have voted to ratify a new three-year contract....More
May 7, 2013

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Meijer Seeks New Wis. Location: Report

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Superstore operator Meijer here will seek approval to build a new store in Waukesha, Wis., according to local reports....More
May 6, 2013

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Crossmark Names Rose Division President

PLANO, Texas — Crossmark here on Monday said it has named Jim Rose president of the company’s marketing services division....More
May 6, 2013

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Loblaw Rolls Out Digital Loyalty Program

BRAMPTON, Ontario — Loblaw Cos. here on Monday provided details of what officials called a “groundbreaking” new digital loyalty-marketing program....More
May 6, 2013

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Trader Joe's Plans Texas Warehouse

MONROVIA, Calif. — Trader Joe's Co. here said it plans to open a warehouse in Irving, Texas, to serve its stores in the state....More
May 6, 2013

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Weis Cites Increased Competitive Activity

SUNBURY, Pa. — Weis Markets here said Monday that competitive activity increased in the first quarter....More
May 6, 2013

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Junquiero Elected WAFC President

LAKEWOOD, Calif. — The Western Association of Food Chains here said Steve Junquiero, president and chief operating officer of Save Mart Supermarkets, Modesto, Calif., has been elected chairman and president of WAFC....More
May 6, 2013

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Duncan: Perishable Conditions Shocking 2

NEW YORK — Supervalu’s new CEO last week said he was “shocked” at the poor conditions of perishable departments among the retailer’s corporate stores and wholesale customers, and that improving them would be a cornerstone of his plan to reverse the company’s fortunes....More
May 6, 2013

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Timeline: Safeway’s Evolution Under Steve Burd

SN looks at the highlights of Steve Burd's tenure at Safeway....More
May 6, 2013

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Easter Shift Boosts Ingles in Q2

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Ingles Markets here on Monday said sales and net earnings improved in the second quarter, helped along by a property sale and by the timing of the Easter holiday....More
May 6, 2013

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Wal-Mart Launches Image Campaign 1

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Wal-Mart Stores on Sunday said it has launched a national television and digital advertising campaign to show how it provides low prices and creates job opportunities....More
May 6, 2013

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Analysts See Reasons for Optimism for Supermarkets

Financial results for the first half of 2013 may be a little better than they were in the second half of 2012, industry analysts told SN....More
May 6, 2013

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Retailers Embrace 2014 Return of FMI Show, and Future Connect

ORLANDO, Fla. — Retail and wholesale executives at Food Marketing Institute’s Future Connect conference here last week said they support the return of the annual traditional FMI Show in 2014, and believe Future Connect will continue to thrive as a development and education tool within FMI....More
May 6, 2013

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Steve Burd, Game Changer 4

Steve Burd transformed Safeway, and now he’s ready for his next challenge....More
May 3, 2013

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ShopRite Breaks Ground in Baltimore

KEASBEY, N.J. — Construction of a new ShopRite store in the city of Baltimore is set to begin Tuesday, Wakefern Food Corp. said....More
May 3, 2013

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Winn-Dixie Raises $100M in Warehouse Sale 3

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Winn-Dixie has raised nearly $100 million from the sale of a warehouse in nearby Baldwin, Fla., the company said....More

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