With Safeway Deal, Cerberus Would Be Number Two U.S. Supers Chain
Ending months of speculation, Safeway last month finally found a new partner - Cerberus.
Taking Stock
Jeff Metzger's analysis Cerberus' acquisition of Safeway, as well as the rest of the recent news of the industry.l.
Kurt Schertle Elevated To Chief Operating Officer At Weis Markets
Kurt Schertle has added the title of chief operating officer of Weis Markets.
Ahold USA Names Tom Lenkevich New Giant/Carlisle President
Industry veteran Tom Lenkevich has been named president of Giant/Carlisle.
Cerberus/New Albertsons Poised To Become Nation’s Second Largest Supermarket Chain
Cerberus reaches deal to acquire Safeway for $9.2 billion.
Taking Stock
Jeff Metzger's reporting on a possible new Amazon Fresh facility coming to Baltimore, plus his take on the rest of the news of the market.
Giant/Carlisle Names Herring Replacement – Industry Vet Tom Lenkevich
Tom Lenkevich, most recently with Save-A-Lot, has been named to replace Rick Herring as president of Giant/Carlisle.
Safeway, Cerberus Talks Continue; Earnings Decline In Fourth Quarter
Safeway has acknowledged that it is in exploratory talks to potentially sell the company.
Taking Stock
Jeff Metzger's take on the recent "retirements" of Rick Herring and Herb Ruetsch, as well as the rest of the news of the region.