Lidl has named a new German-based executive to oversee its operations in the U.S. Michael Aranda, former CEO of Lidl Spain, has replaced Daniel Marasch as the new German head, according to a published report in German trade publication Lebensmittel Zeitung.

Ahold USA earlier this month completed the largest (in terms of personnel) segment of its decentralized integration plan when it announced its category management and operations teams at its three divisions (brands) – Giant Food, Giant/Martin’s and Stop & Shop.

Jeff Metzger's take on the Amazon-WFM deal, plus the rest of the news of the market.

Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) announced this month that John Ross, current president of Inmar Promotion Network, has been named president and CEO of IGA Inc., succeeding current IGA chairman, president and CEO Mark Batenic.

The Walgreens Boots Alliance (Walgreens) acquisition of many of Rite Aid Corp’s stores finally gained regulatory approval on September 20.

Walt Lentz will replace Jennifer Carr-Smith on an interim basis as head of Peapod.

Jeff Metzger's analysis of the recent Publix debut in Richmond, plus the rest of the news of the market.

On August 28, Amazon completed its $13.7 billion acquisition of natural/organic retailer Whole Foods.

Jeff Metzger's take on the Kroger lawsuit to halt Lidl's sale of private label items, plus the rest of the news of the market.

Kevin Gallagher reports in from the Metro New York market.

Maria Maggio reports in from the Delaware Valley market.

Joe Bivona has been named the new executive director of the Academy of Food Marketing at Saint Joseph's University.

Two of the Northeast’s, largest retailers, Ahold Delhaize and Weis Markets, posted strong earnings in their respective second quarters ended last month.

Jeff Metzger's take on Supervalu considering dumping many or all of its corporate units, based on the success of Shoppers Food & Pharmacy's newly revamped Shopper's Market store in Alexandria, VA.

The meal kit industry has hit an impressive $5 billion dollars in sales, according to a recent report put out by Packaged Facts, a leading publisher of market research in the food and beverage, consumer packaged goods, pet products and services, financial services and demographic sectors. "Meal kit delivery services are…

Continuing its strong overall performance which began in 2014, Weis Markets posted solid earnings and revenue gains in its second quarter ended July 1. In the 13-week period, Weis’ operating income increased 15.2 percent to $27.7 million compared to $24.1 million for the same period in 2016. The retailer’s second…

Ahold USA has named the next group of merchandising executives who will support the company's three divisions (brands).

Jeff Metzger's analysis of the Amazon-Whole Foods Market proposed deal.

Kevin Gallagher reports in from the Metro New Yrok market.

Maria Maggio reports in from the Delaware Valley market.

Weis Markets adds Donna Banks-Ficcio and Ron Bonacci to its executive team.

Jeff Metzger's take on the recent news about Amazon's proposed purchase of Whole Foods, plus the rest of the news of the market.

Karen Fernandez reports in from the Baltimore-Washington market.

Kroger announced that it has scrapped plans to build three new stores in Virginia.

Walgreens has ended its two-year quest to take over rival drug chain Rite Aid Stores, saying it would change its focus to acquiring about half of the Camp Hill, PA based retailer’s locations in a new $5.175 billion deal.

Jeff Metzger's analysis of the 2017 Food Trade News market study, plus the rest of the news of the market.

Kevin Gallagher reports in from the Metro New York Market.

Maria Maggio reports in from the Delaware Valley market.

Two of Pennsylvania's largest chains - Giant/Martin's and Acme Markets - announced leadership changes at the tops of their organizations.

The results of the 2017 Food Trade News market study.

Jeff Metzger's analysis of the Mid-Atlantic market, based on the results of the 2017 Food World Market Study, plus the rest of the news of the market.

The hype is over and the hoopla began on June 15 when Lidl opened the first 10 of what is expected to be more than 100 stores in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast during the next six months. The initial group of stores - located in Virginia Beach, VA; Hampton, VA;…

The results of the 2017 Food World market study.

Jeff Metzger's take on the news that Ryan Redner will now lead his family's company, plus the rest of the news of the market.

Kevin Gallagher reports in from the Metro New York market.

Maria Maggio reports in from the Delaware Valley market.

David Siegel is the new CEO at America's Food Basket.

President Donald Trump’s new $4.1 trillion tax reform program, released on May 23, could have a significantly adverse effect on food retailers.

Jeff Metzger's take on the recent Food Lion store revampment program in Richmond, plus the rest of the news of the market.

Karen Fernandez reports in from the Mid-Atlantic.