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.
Taking Stock
Jeff Metzger's take on Supervalu considering dumping many or all of its corporate units, based on the success of Shoppers Food & Pharmacy's newly revamped Shopper's Market store in Alexandria,…
Aisle Chatter
The meal kit industry has hit an impressive $5 billion dollars in sales, according to a recent report put out by Packaged Facts, a leading publisher of market research in…
Weis Earnings Jump 15.2 Percent; Positive Comps Streak Continues
Continuing its strong overall performance which began in 2014, Weis Markets posted solid earnings and revenue gains in its second quarter ended July 1. In the 13-week period, Weis’ operating…