Weis Increases Cap-Ex Budget To Record $125 Million
Weis Markets posted another strong sales and earnings quarter while also telling shareholders that the next 12 months should continue the forward momentum that the chain has enjoyed since 2009.
Ahold USA Changes: Kelley Named S&S New England President, McGowan To Head Supply Chain
Ahold USA earlier this month announced two changes to its executive leadership. Mark McGowan has been named EVP-Supply Chain for Ahold USA and Joe Kelley will become president of Stop…
Taking Stock – Memo To Wal-Mart: When Bribes Are Real, You Must Not Conceal
Jeff Metzger's analysis of the recent news of alleged bribery by Wal-Mart executives in Mexico.
Wal-Mart's Ambitious Washington, DC Growth Plan Facing Construction Delays
Wal-Mart’s ambitious project of building six new stores in the District of Columbia over the next three years will not happen as planned.
Taking Stock: SVU – 3 Years Of Herkert Yields More Than '8 Ways To Lose'
Jeff Metzger's analysis of Supervalu's most recent financial report and Craig Herkert's earnings call performance.
Trade Loses Two Industry Vets As James S. Herr, Lee Javitch Pass Away
Industry veterans James S. Herr of Herr Foods and Lee Javitch of Giant/Carlisle both passed away this month.
Wawa CEO Howard Stoeckel To Retire At The End Of 2012
Long-time Wawa CEO Howard Stoeckel will retire at the end of the year. Chris Gheysens, 15-year company vet, will take the post in January.
Wyche Named Acme Markets President; Parent Supervalu Annual Loss At $1.04B
Keith Wyche has been named Supervalu president as Dan Sanders moves to SVU's SoCal Albertsons division.
In & Around Food World
Dick Bestany chats about the news in the Baltimore-Washington food industry.
