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The differences between H-E-B’s Central Market format and its Joe V’s banner might seem like night and day — but in reality they are like fraternal twins with much of the same genetic material....More

Publix Super Markets looks at customer service in the broadest sense — from interaction with customers on a personal level to providing things customer want, such as sharp pricing and clean stores. And it succeeds at providing that service on a massive scale across its operations....More

PLEASANTON, Calif. — Safeway here said it expects financial results to strengthen during the second half of the year, despite disappointing results for the first quarter and a prediction of similar numbers for the second quarter....More

NEW YORK — Ahold’s Peapod online grocery service has launched a 90-day campaign to provide assistance to people still recovering from the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy....More

MINNEAPOLIS — In his first quarterly address since taking the reins at a slimmed-down Supervalu, Sam Duncan said the company would focus on decentralizing its retail banners, a new commitment to pricing at Save-A-Lot and recharging its wholesale business....More

SALISBURY, N.C. — Food Lion here is turning the tables on Wal-Mart Stores in the Charlotte, N.C., market by running ads showing how much shoppers can save on a specific mix of groceries, according to one local report....More

QUINCY, Mass. — Stop & Shop and parent company Ahold USA have contributed $500,000 to The One Fund Boston, the retailer said here Thursday....More

CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. here has committed to sourcing sustainable palm oil for the production of its corporate-brand products by the end of 2015, addressing concerns about deforestation in parts of the world....More

Randall Onstead, president and chief executive officer of Bi-Lo Holdings, in an interview with SN’s Jon Springer addresses the integration of Bi-Lo and Winn-Dixie and his strategy for the combined company....More

The Southern California market could be in for a big shake-up over the next few years — one not necessarily attributable to an earthquake....More