Congress' attempt to overhaul the nation's health care system has failed its first checkup by the supermarket industry. H.R. 3962, dubbed The Affordable Health Care for America Act, would be anything but affordable...
All-Star Salute RYE, N.Y. Former NBA All-Star John Starks headlined the 13th annual Red Carpet Salute, the annual dinner presented by the Food Industry Alliance of New York. The former New York Knick spoke about his...
Under the leadership of David Dillon, chairman and chief executive officer, perhaps no chain integrates the pharmacy with the rest of the store as well as Kroger Co. The nation's largest traditional supermarket...
Ahold here last week said it has reorganized its business in the U.S. and Europe to better focus on local market nuances and growth opportunities. The company divided its Stop & Shop operations into two divisions...
Anyone who wanted to represent the U.S. in the 2008 Olympic triathlon competition had to pass through this city. That's because it is the headquarters for Hy-Vee, sponsor of the annual Hy-Vee Triathlon, which served...
Ukrop's Super Markets here, led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Bobby Ukrop, is considered one of the best supermarket retailers in the country at merchandising health and wellness. The 28-store chain is known...
John Mackey, the chairman and chief executive officer of Whole Foods Market here, says he has some ideas for health care reform. And yes, he does believe reform needs to occur, despite his well-known preference for...
Speculation about potential mergers among some of the food retail industry's larger players arose last week after a year in which such buying and selling activity had virtually ground to a halt. According to one...