Ahold USA Competes Largest 'Wave' Of Integration Process
Ahold USA earlier this month completed the largest (in terms of personnel) segment of its decentralized integration plan when it announced its category management and operations teams at its three…
Mark Batenic To Step Down As IGA's Chief Executive Officer
Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) announced this month that John Ross, current president of Inmar Promotion Network, has been named president and CEO of IGA Inc., succeeding current IGA chairman, president…
Walgreens Gains Approval To Acquire 1,932 Rite Aid Stores
The Walgreens Boots Alliance (Walgreens) acquisition of many of Rite Aid Corp’s stores finally gained regulatory approval on September 20.
Jennifer Carr-Smith Resigns Post As Head Of AUSA's Peapod Unit
Walt Lentz will replace Jennifer Carr-Smith on an interim basis as head of Peapod.
Taking Stock
Jeff Metzger's analysis of the recent Publix debut in Richmond, plus the rest of the news of the market.
With Whole Foods Deal Done, Amazon Begins Era Of Change
On August 28, Amazon completed its $13.7 billion acquisition of natural/organic retailer Whole Foods.
Taking Stock
Jeff Metzger's take on the Kroger lawsuit to halt Lidl's sale of private label items, plus the rest of the news of the market.
Bivona Named Exec Director Of SJU's Academy of Food Marketing
Joe Bivona has been named the new executive director of the Academy of Food Marketing at Saint Joseph's University.
Deflation Abates, Weis Markets, Ahold Delhaize Post Profit Gains
Two of the Northeast’s, largest retailers, Ahold Delhaize and Weis Markets, posted strong earnings in their respective second quarters ended last month.