“We think the majority of what we saw in October was cycling over what was by far our largest PFresh remodel program in one cycle last year.”
— John J. Mulligan, EVP and CFO, Target
WASHINGTON — Boosted by Thanksgiving Day specials and a robust online performance, retail sales were up 12.8% over the weekend compared with a year ago, according to a report by the National Retail Federation here...
WASHINGTON — The National Retail Federation here said Tuesday it was pleased with the direction taken by the Obama administration in new rules issued for the implementation of health care reform.
“While we don...
TYLER, Texas — Brookshire Grocery Co. here said it has acquired four former Kaye’s Food Market stores in Louisiana and has quickly converted them to its own banners.
Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed...
“We had positive same-store sales growth. We’re pleased with that in a virtually nil inflation environment.”
— Eric La Fleche, president and CEO, Metro
IRVING, Texas — Hostess Brands here, maker of Twinkies, Wonder Bread, Ding Dongs and Ho Ho’s, among other baked goods brands, said Friday that it has suspended operations and would seek to liquidate its assets.
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“We are going to continue to bring our message to Congress that this is not the right time to raise taxes on small businesses."
— Greg Ferrara, VP of government affairs, NGA
KEASBEY, N.J. — Wakefern Food Corp. here said retail sales for the recently ended fiscal year were up 6.4%, to $13.6 billion. Separately, it topped the annual NCB list of grocery cooperatives once again.
Wareh...