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Top 75 Retailers & Wholesalers 2012

The Top 75

For the first time ever, all 75 companies on SN’s list of the Top 75 food retailers in North America achieved annual sales in excess of $1 billion. Industry observers attributed the increases this year primarily to the impact of inflation. Read the 2012 Top 75 story here.

    • Wal-Mart Stores Company News

      Walmart

      In Focus

      Catalyst for Change

      In its first half-century, Wal-Mart Stores has reshaped the supermarket industry. More
      Top Executive

      Mike Duke - president and CEO

      Mike Duke's strategy for Wal-Mart Stores may seem like a page out of the past, but he's focused clearly on the future. In remarks at the company's annual meeting in June, the chief executive officer of the world's largest retailer detailed his vision for reaching a “next generation customer.” More

    • Kroger Company News

      Kroger Co.

      In Focus

      Kroger Doctrine Is Changing the Channel

      Kroger firmly believes its perspective places it in a channel unto itself. More
      Top Executive

      David Dillon - Chairman & CEO

      Although he's No. 2 in the SN Power 50 list for 2011, perhaps a more telling number describing David Dillon's leadership is the number 30. Last month Cincinnati-based Kroger, where Dillon is chairman and chief executive officer, reported its 30th consecutive quarter of same-store sales growth. More

    • Safeway Company News

      Safeway

      In Focus

      Just for U Propels Safeway

      Steve Burd, chairman, president and CEO, said he believes Just for U will be the primary growth vehicle for Safeway’s core business over the next few years. More
      Top Executive

      Steve Burd - Chairman & CEO

      With five quarters of increasing identical-store sales on the books, Steve Burd is a relaxed man. The chairman and chief executive officer of Safeway was so laid back at the chain's annual meeting in May that he asked for compliments along with questions — and he got them. More

    • Supervalu Company News

      Supervalu

      In Focus

      Supervalu Seeks Spark With Executive Shake-Up

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

      Craig Herkert - President & CEO

      Craig Herkert, president and chief executive officer of Minneapolis-based Supervalu, is laying the foundation for the company's long-term future through an eight-point turnaround strategy.“There's a great deal of work ahead, but I'm confident Supervalu is turning the corner,” he told financial analysts at the company's investor conference in early May. More

    • Ahold USA Company News

      Ahold USA

      In Focus

      Ahold Eyes New Growth Opportunities

      Ahold considers its extensive global operation to be well into its next chapter, one whose main plot line involves creating new opportunities in the U.S. and Europe. More
      Top Executive

      Dick Boer - CEO

      If John Rishton was the leader to get Ahold's financial house in order and into fighting shape, then Dick Boer is the one to take the fight to the world. Named chief executive officer of the Amsterdam-based retailer last October, Boer is a veteran Ahold executive expected to take the company — buoyed by strong...More

    • Delhaize America Company News

      Delhaize America

      In Focus

      Investments Sink Delhaize Q1 Earnings

      BRUSSELS — Price investments at the Food Lion and Hannaford Bros. banners are positioning the stores for long-term success but are coming at a cost to earnings. More
      Top Executive

      Pierre-Olivier Beckers - CEO

      Delhaize Group has made great progress in making its American chains function more like a single company to create efficiencies, Pierre-Olivier Beckers, the company's chief executive officer, told SN in an interview...More

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Top Retailers
  1. Walmart
  2. Kroger
  3. Safeway
  4. Supervalu
  5. Ahold USA
  6. Delhaize America

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