(Eye Roll) Kroger, Albertsons Have Spent $864M On Merger-Related Legal Fees Thus Far
News from the region, including Walmart's recent research into shoppers' shopping habits in order to gain a comprehensive understanding of adaptive retail today and a glimpse into retail's future.
Judge Delays Colorado Merger Trial; Federal Case Set For Aug. 26
Move clears the way to allow Kroger-Albertsons federal hearing to begin first.
SpartanNash Will Close Landover Depot; 141 Jobs To Be Affected
Closure of the facility, used to service military commissaries, will leave the wholesaler with one location in the state - in Severn - which it leased primarily to service planned…
FTC Prepares To Sue Pharmacy Benefit Managers; Retailers Say ‘It’s About Time’
Powerful pharmacy benefit managers g a close look from the FTC.
Industry Veteran Mark Tarwell To Retire; Jessica Keller Joins IFPA
Ateeco, Inc., producer of Mrs. T's Pierogies, has announced the retirement of Mark Tarzwell, chief operating officer, effective December 31, 2024. Throughout his tenure with Mrs. T’s, Mark has been…
PFMA Scores Major Wins With 2024-25 State Budget Passage
Among the highlights of the new budget is legislation authorizing licensed retailers to sell ready-to-drink canned cocktails.
National Supermarket Association Adding New England Chapter
NFRA announces 2024 Mar4ch Frozen Foods Month Golden Penguin Awards and reaction to the Stop & Shop store closures.
William Sumas, Village Supermarkets Chairman, Dies At 77
Sumas, who joined his family's business in 1960, was also the the longest serving chairman of the New Jerset Food Council.
As The Summer Heat Sizzles, NFRA Opens Registration For October Convention
NFRA show registration opens, a recap of the Summer Fancy Food Show and memories of the late Bill Sumas.
And The Farm Bill Beat Goes On
Plus, updates on the Food Traceability Enhancement Act, reducing food waste, the FDA reorganization, and more.
Giant Food Hits A Home Run With This Year’s Steamy BBQ Battle
The 2024 BBQ Battle is history as the annual event, sponsored by Giant Food, raises $834,804 for USO, and the National Pork Board donates 54,000 pounds of pork to the…
Even With Release Of Store List, Albertsons Kroger, C&S Have Lots More Work To Do
“Today’s announcement changes nothing. The merger is not a done deal, far from it. We remain focused on stopping the proposed mega-merger for the same reasons we have stated since…