A look at the changes at Delhaize America, along with other recent news of the market.

Jeff Metzger's analysis of the expected deal involving Cerberus and Supervalu, his take on the upcoming retirement of Ahold USA's Carl Schlicker, and more.

Jeff Metzger's analysis of the news in the market, including the announcement that Carl Schlicker will retire from Ahold USA in February, his update on the status of a potential deal between Supervalu and Cerberus, and more.

Jeff Metzger's analysis of the potential sale of Supervalu, a review of Weis Markets' recent vendor meeting and the rest of the news of the industry.

Jeff Metzger's analysis of the recent news about Supervalu, which many expect could be acquired by Cerberus within the next month. Plus, his take on the rest of the news in the industry.

Jeff Metzger's take on the newest developments at Supervalu, Delhaize America, Ahold USA and from around the rest of the trade.

Jeff Metzger discusses the change of the guard at Delhaize America as Ron Hodge announces his retirement, along with other news in the industry.

First of all, we wish new Supervalu chief executive Wayne Sales the best of luck. He’ll certainly need it after inheriting a damaged company whose ongoing problems are complex, multi-faceted and will be difficult to repair, especially with less money to invest and a lack of confidence from Wall Street.…

For those Taking Stock readers who believe I have for the past few years harbored a strong personal dislike for deposed Supervalu CEO Craig Herkert, you would be inaccurate. On the other hand, for those of you who believe my criticism has been directed at Herkert’s utterly dismal performance, you…

Jeff's Metzger's analysis of the news that Supervalu has suspended its dividend and will see an asset review.

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.

Jeff Metzger's input on the surprising news that Jeff Martin has resigned as Ahold USA EVP-merchandising and marketing.

Jeff Metzger breaks down the results of the Food World 2012 Market Study.

Jeff Metzger's analysis of the latest news in the Northeast food industry

Jeff Metzger's analysis of the recent news of alleged bribery by Wal-Mart executives in Mexico.

Jeff Metzger's analysis of Supervalu's most recent financial report and Craig Herkert's earnings call performance.

Jeff Metzger's analysis of the new labor agreement between UFCW Locals 400 and 27 and Giant/Landover and Safeway.

Jeff Metzger summarizes the Saint Joseph's University Food Industry Summit 2012.

Jeff Metzger's analysis of the future of A&P now that the bankruptcy court has approved the retailer's reorganization plan.

Jeff Metzger's comments on Acme president Dan Sander's recent address to AMR/MAFTO and parent company Supervalu's recent performance.

Jeff Metzger analyzes the recent changes at Delhaize America as the retailer closes 126 stores and "retires" the Bloom banner.

Jeff Metzger's analysis of the recent announcement that Safeway will sell or close all of its Genuardi's stores.

Jeff Metzger's analysis of the recent news that Safeway will exit the Philadelphia market with the sale of 16 units to Ahold USA's Giant/Carlisle, the closure of three stores and the continuing sales process of the remaining eight Genuardi's units.

Jeff Metzger's opinion about the recent acquittals in the trial of former Shoppers execs Bill White and Kevin Small as well as Maryland Senator Ulysses Currie.

Jeff Metzger's thoughts on the Yucaipa, Goldman Sachs and Mount Kellett deal to take over A&P for $490 million.

Jeff's Metzger's analysis of the new Delhaize America centralized merchandising plan.

Jeff Metzger's analysis of the future of Delaware Valley retailing as the sale of Genuardi's stores seems imminent.

Jeff Metzger's reporting on the AWI reorganization in the wake of Bernie Ellis' resignation as president.

Ahold USA's re-org is complete, but it will take some time before everything is clicking on all cylinders.

Jeff Metzger's take on the industry's latest news.

Jeff Metzger Takes Stock Of The Latest Industry Developments

Jeff Metzger's analysis of the Delaware Valley and Baltimore-Washington markets.

Jeff Metzger's analysis of Supervalu's CEO Craig Herkert's latest moves.

Bottom Dollar Foods (BDF) has made it clear it has come to the Philadelphia market to stay.

Jeff Metzger discusses the recent SJU food industry summit, which focused on social networking.

A feel good story for the industry: Wakefern members Klein's and Jeff Brown are teaming up to build a new store in one of Baltimore city's most under-served areas.

Although he only operated one grocery store, Tom Infusino was arguably the greatest independent retailer of all time.

Jeff Metzger's analysis of Supervalu CEO Craig Herkert's performance headlines this installment of Taking Stock.

Seriously, has there ever been a better “spinmeister” in the food industry than Supervalu’s Craig Herkert?

So, the inevitable inevitably happened at A&P. Surprised by the bankruptcy? Hardly. Surprised by the timing? Yes.