Taking Stock
Jeff Metzger's analysis of the new decentralization plan for Safeway eastern, as well as the recent news from Ahold USA and the rest of the news of the market.
AUSA Makes Modest Sales Gain; Restructuring May Cut 120 HQ Jobs
Ahold USA reported modest sales gains in its recently released fourth quarter and full-year 2014. Additionally, the retailer announced several personnel changes.
Under New Albertsons Control, Safeway's Eastern Division Unveils Decentralized Plan
Jim Perkins recently held a meeting for vendors in the Safeway Eastern Division marketplace to unveil the company's new decentralized go-to-market model.
Joe Kelley Resigns As President Of Stop & Shop NE, Sussman To Expand Duties On Interim Basis
Joe Kelley has resigned as president of the 220 store New England division of Stop & Shop, effective March 2, to pursue other career opportunies. He will be replaced on…
Taking Stock
Jeff Metzger reports on the new Stew Leonard's to open on Long Island. Also, his take on Wal-Mart's announcement that it will raise its minimum wage to $9/hour, along with…
Taking Stock
Jeff Metzger's take on what to expect now that the Albertsons acquisition of Safeway has been finalized, plus the rest of the news of the market.
Industry Loses Three Retail Pioneers
Three food industry pioneers passed away last month - Allen I. Bildner of Kings Food Markets, Raymond Bartolacci Sr. of Laneco and Frank O. Genuardi of Genuardi's Family Markets.
AUSA Realigns Merchandising Team; Herring Joins Dichele As SVP
Tonya Herring has joined Ahold USA as senior VP on non-perishable merchandising, joining company veteran Jeff Dichele in that role.
Mars Super Markets To Shutter Four Baltimore Area Locations
Facing increased competition for shoppers' dollars, Mars Super Markets has said it closed its Bel Air, MD stoer and will close three others y May 1.
FTC Clears Albertsons' Buy As Safeway Begins Localization
Following FTC clearance, AB Acquisition LLC and its parent company Cerberus officially completed the purchase of Safeway.
Perkins, Dye, Croce Promoted As Albertsons Revamps Team
Just before presstime, the newly merged Albertsons and Safeway organization announced that Jim Perkins, president of Acme Markets, has been named chief operating officer of the company’s east region, part…