Delhaize America's Sluggish Sales Threaten Rebound Effort
As Delhaize tries to revamp many part of its organization, it continues to struggle with its bottom line and comp store sales performance.
Taking Stock: Healthcare Concerns Shorten UFCW Pacts With Giant, Safeway
Jeff Metzger's analysis of the new labor agreement between UFCW Locals 400 and 27 and Giant/Landover and Safeway.
UFCW Locals 400, 27 Ink New 18-Month Labor Agreements With Giant, Safeway
There is labor peace in the Baltimore-Washington market for the region's two largest chains - Giant/Landover and Safeway.
Taking Stock: Another Stellar Show At St. Joe's Food Industry Summit
Jeff Metzger summarizes the Saint Joseph's University Food Industry Summit 2012.
Delhaize America Plans More Bottom Dollar Growth In NJ
Bottom Dollar Food (BDF), a unit of Delhaize America, announced late last month that it will add eight additional stores in Southern and Central New Jersey over the next few…
Burkle Era Begins As A&P Exits Chapter 11; Martin Remains CEO Of Revamped Chain
On March 13, 15 months after it filed for Chapter 11 protection, the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company has emerged from bankruptcy as a privately held firm.
In & Around Food World
Dick Bestany's musings on the people and events in the Mid-Atlantic food industry.
Taking Stock: With Burkle On The Verge, Let The A&P (Real Estate) Games Commence
Jeff Metzger's analysis of the future of A&P now that the bankruptcy court has approved the retailer's reorganization plan.
Ahold Posts 75.3 Percent Earnings Increase In 4th Quarter
On March 1, Ahold announced that its net income rose 75.3 percent to 270 million euro ($360 million) in its fourth quarter ended December 31. Quarterly sales increased 4.5 percent…
Court Approves A&P Reorganization Plan; Chapter 11 Exit, Burkle Control Imminent
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Robert D. Drain has approved A&P’s plan to exit bankruptcy. Drain’s ruling came three weeks after A&P presented its reorganization plan to the court.