Richfood Appoints Director of Saleshas named Jeff Bartolacci director of chain sales, a new position.Bartolacci was general manager of the wholesaler's northern division, which is based in Glen Burnie, Md. He reports to Joe Della Noci, vice...
BRNO, Czech Republic -- Ahold has bought 11 supermarket outlets through a privatization project in this country's North Moravia region. The 11 stores were previously leased by Ahold. They will be converted into Mana supermarkets, the store format...
BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Will Sam's Clubs and Wal-Mart Supercenters soon be dotting the Canadian landscape?That's the prediction of a number of observers in the wake of Wal-Mart's acquisition of 120 Woolco discount stores in Canada in late January.Wal...
BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores here has signed separate agreements with two Asian retailers to supply private-label products overseas through the export division of Sam's Club. One agreement calls for Wal-Mart to supply apparel and other...
Riser to Acquire 3 Acme UnitsRiser Foods here has agreed to acquire three Cleveland-area Acme stores from Fred W. Albrecht Grocery Co., Akron, Ohio, for an undisclosed amount.The acquisition is expected to be completed in May.All three stores will...
LAKELAND, Fla. -- Publix Super Markets is doing more than just whistling "Dixie" as it continues its march north from Florida.The giant chain, which spent its first 62 years becoming a dominant factor in the Sunshine State, is bursting out of its...
ST. LOUIS -- Save-A-Lot here, a division of Supervalu, intends to acquire all 30 Texas T Discount Grocery stores owned and operated by Shop N' Sav, Grand Prairie, Texas, for an undisclosed amount.The proposed acquisition, announced last week...