Taking Stock
Jeff Metzger's take on the addition of Erik Keptner to the Wakefern team, plus the rest of the news of the market.
Proxy Battle For Control Of SVU Board To Be Decided August 16
The proxy battle between Supervalu and minority holder Blackwells Capital for control of the wholesaler/retailer’s board will be decided by the company’s shareholders during the shareholders meeting scheduled for August…
PA Supreme Court Maintains Legality of Philly Beverage Tax
Philadelphia mayor Jim Kenney and his city council can declare victory as the Pennsylvania Supreme Court upheld the city’s controversial tax on soft drinks and other sweetened beverages.
Breaking News: PA Supreme Court Upholds Legality of Philly Beverage Tax
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has upheld the 1.5-cents-per-ounce tax on soft drinks and other sweetened beverages.
Taking Stock
Jeff Metzger's analysis of the recent announcement that The Fresh Market will close 15 stores, plus the rest of the news of the market.
The Fresh Market Will Shutter 15 Units As Part Of 'Turnaround' Plan
The Fresh Market, Inc. announced July 9 that it plans to close 15 stores in Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, New Hampshire, Tennessee and Wisconsin.
Proxy Battle For Control Of SVU Board To Be Decided August 16
The proxy battle between Supervalu and minority holder Blackwells Capital for control of the wholesaler/retailer’s board will be decided by the company’s shareholders during the shareholders meeting scheduled for August…
Keptner Joins Wakefern As Senior VP-Marketing
Supermarket industry veteran Erik Keptner has been named senior VP-marketing for Wakefern Food Corp.
Taking Stock
Jeff Metzger's analysis of the 2018 Food Trade News market study, plus the rest of the news of the market.
Metro Beat
Welcome to the annual Food Trade News Market Study issue! As most of you are familiar with, this project is a real undertaking that require months of research and compiling…
