Miller Exits As SVU Chairman; Earnings Gain, Sales Decline
Robert Miller has resigned from as CEO of Supervalu "to focus on other demands."
Taking Stock
Jeff Metzger reports that Mars Super Markets will close its Baltimore depot and utilize Bozzuto's for distribution, as well as his analysis of the rest of the recent news of…
It's Official: Senior Management Buys Tops From Morgan Stanley
The Tops Markets management team, led by Frank Curci, has completed the purchase of Tops Markets from Morgan Stanley Capital Partners.
Changes At A&P: Sam Martin Out, Greg Mays To Serve As Interim CEO
Sam Martin has left A&P as its CEO; chairman Gregory Mays will serve as CEO on an interim basis.
Giant, Safeway Sign New Pacts With UFCW Locals 27, 400
New three-year pacts will cover 25,000 Giant and Safeway workers.
Metro Beat
Season’s greetings to all and I hope this finds everyone in the warm glow of the holiday season. It’s getting colder outside but it’s always that special time of year…
Soup To Nutz
In what is supposed to be a season of hope and joy, the number of families in need seems to be growing. True to form, the retailers in the Philadelphia…
Brian Baer Is Named New President of Safeway's Eastern Division
Steve Neibergall is out as Safeway Eastern Division president. Replacing him is Brian Baer, formerly head of Safeway's Dominick's division in Chicago.
Taking Stock
Jeff Metzger's analysis of the recent Fresh & Green's developments, as well as the rest of the news of the industry.
In & Around Food World
The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) elected its association officers and members of the board of directors for 2013-2014 at its membership meeting held last month in San…
Giant, Safeway Facing December 20 Pact Deadline With Locals 27, 400
Baltimore-Washington market leaders Giant/Landover and Safeway, and United Food and Commercial Workers Locals 27 (Baltimore area /Eastern Shore) and 400 (Washington area) are quickly approaching a December 20 deadline to…