Taking Stock: Revamped AUSA Vendor Meeting Draws Praise
Jeff Metzger's analysis of Ahold USA's recently completed annual vendor meeting, and other news from the past few weeks in the supermarket industry.
Shoppers/Jumbo Founder Kenneth Herman Dies At 92
Kenneth Herman, who founded Jumbo Foods, which later became Shoppers, has died at age 92.
Weis Markets Promotes Kurt Schertle To Executive VP
Weis Markets announced the promotion of Kurt Schertle to executive vice president on July 2. “Kurt has played a key role in our company’s sales building initiatives and growth program,”…
Shoppers, UFCW Locals 400 & 27 Agree To New Two-Year Contracts
Shoppers Food & Pharmacy and UFCW Locals 400 and 27 have agreed to a new two-year labor contract.
Taking Stock – Jeff Martin's Greatness: It's All In The Heart
Jeff Metzger's input on the surprising news that Jeff Martin has resigned as Ahold USA EVP-merchandising and marketing.
Taking Stock: Market Gridlock Means Nowhere To Run, Nowhere To Hide
Jeff Metzger breaks down the results of the Food World 2012 Market Study.
ShopRite, Wal-Mart, Giant (Landover, Carlisle) Pace All Retailers in Mid-Atlantic
The Food World and Food Trade News 2012 Market Study issues measure market share of food and drug retailers throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
Jeff Martin Resigns As Ahold USA EVP Of Merchandising And Marketing
In a very surprising move, Jeff Martin resigned his position as executive VP-merchandising and marketing for AholdUSA, effective June 8.
Taking Stock: Supervalu Changes Retail Ops Team, But Will It Really Matter?
Jeff Metzger's analysis of the latest news in the Northeast food industry