Taking Stock
Jeff Metzger's analysis of the current competitive climate facing retailers, plus the rest of the news of the market.
German Discount Grocers Poised For Greater Mid-Atlantic Growth
Two German discount retailers - Aldi and Lidl - have announced aggressive strategic moves designed to expand their businesses in the Mid-Atlantic.
Valenzuela Tapped As New Head Of Safeway's Eastern Divison
Safeway's Eastern Division has again made a change at the top with Dan Valenzuela being named president, replacing Steve Burnham who has left the company.
Dan Valenzuela Named New Safeway Eastern Division President
Dan Valenzuela has been named the new president of the Eastern division with responsibility for the company’s more than 120 stores in Maryland, Virginia, Delaware and Washington, DC. He replaces…
Taking Stock: Food Trade News August
Jeff Metzger's take on the recent store activity at Weis Markets, along with the rest of the news of the region.
Angelo, Gordon Sells Balducci’s, Kings To Qatari Investment Firm
Kings Food Markets and Balducci's have been bought by Delaware based K.B. Holdings, a subsidiary of Quatari Investment firm GSSG Capital.
Controversial GMO Labeling Bill Finally Becomes Federal Law
President Barack Obama late last month signed into law a bill requiring the labeling of foods with genetically modified organism (GMO) ingredients. The mandatory federal GMO labeling law will supersede…
Publix Likely To Make Richmond Debut In 2017 After Remodelings
The 10 Richmond area Martin's stores that Publix acquired in the Ahold Delhaize store sale are not expected to re-open until 2017.
Taking Stock: Food World August
Jeff Metzger's analysis of the recent purchase of Kings, Balducci's by Quatari investment firm, plus the rest of the news of the market.