Prior to the first of several auctions slated for later this month, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Robert Drained rules on September 1 to allow A&P to restrict seniority bumping rights at 25 stores scheduled to close by mid-October.

Kevin Gallagher reports in from the New York Metro market.

Maria Maggio reports in from the Delaware Valley market.

Jeff Metzger's analysis of the most recent news from A&P, plus the rest of the news of the market.

Stock in Fairway Group Holdings dipped sharply following the company's release of quarterly losses and sales declines that were more severe than had been expected.

Creditors and labor unions are objecting to A&P's bankruptcy plan, causing the chain's chapter 11 plan to hit a bump.

Jeff Metzger's analysis of the K-VA-T acquisition of Bi-Lo stores in the Southeast, plus the rest of the news of the market.

Supervalu announced July 28 that it is exploring a separation of its Save-A-Lot business.

For the second time in five years, A&P has filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy and has sold 120 of its stores to three parties - Acme, Stop & Shop and Key Food stores - and will shutter an additional 35 units.

Jeff Metzger's analysis of Albertsons' IPO filing, plus the rest of the news of the market.

Pledging to maintain its strategy of driving sales first, Weis Markets COO Kurt Schertle told more than 300 vendors that the Sunbury, PA based regional chain will continue to invest in its stores and seek further supply chain efficiencies. Schertle made his remarks at a vendor meeting at Susquehanna University…

For the second time in five years, A&P has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. After filing early Sunday July 19, the company announced plans to sell 120 stores and shutter 25 others.

Jeff Metzger's analysis of the Ahold-Delhaize merger, plus the rest of of the news of the market.

The Obama administration is ordering food companies to phase out the use of heart-clogging trans-fats over the next three years, calling them a threat to public health. The move will remove artificial trans fats from the food supply almost entirely. Consumers aren’t likely to notice much of a difference in…

On July 8, Albertsons Companies filed a registration statement with the SEC for a proposed initial public offering of share of its common stock.

The culmination of 43 days of negotiations ended on June 24 when international supermarket retailers Delhaize and Ahold agree to merge in a $29 billion deal.

Jeff Metzger's take on the recent news that A&P is shopping some of its stores, as well as his analysis of the Food Trade News 2015 market study results and the rest of the news of the market.

Maria Maggio reports in from the Delaware Valley market.

Kevin Gallagher reports in from the Metro New York market.

The Food Trade News 2015 market study shows that StopRite remains the leading operator in the marketing area.

Jeff Metzger's analysis of the results of this year's market study, as well as the rest of the news of the market.

The Food World market study.

International supermarket retailers Ahold and Delhaize announced that they have agreed to combine their businesses as Ahold Delhaize in a merger valued at $29 billion.

Dick Bestany reports in from the Baltimore Washington market.

Kevin Gallagher reports in from the New York Metro market.

Maria Maggio reports in from the Delaware Valley market.

Wegmans will open its first Metro New York unit at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in 2017.

Weis Markets chairman Jonathan Weis announced his company's plans to invest $92 million in the growth and upgrade of its store base.

Jeff Metzger's analysis of the recent changes at C&S relating to AWI and White Rose, plus the rest of the news of the market.

Jeff Metzger's take on the news that Ahold and Delhaize are in merger talks, plus the rest of the news of the Food World market.

European supermarket giants Ahold and Delhaize have confirmed they have begun preliminary talks regarding a possible merger, which was first reported May 12 by two Dutch newspapers.

Jeff Metzger's thoughts on the realignment of the Albertsons executive team, the retirement of Bob Weis and the rest of the news of the market

Maria Maggio reports in from the Delaware Valley market.

Kevin Gallagher reports in from the Metro New York market.

Aldi recently announced that it will reopen 30 of the 66 former Bottom Dollar Foods that Delhaize shut last year.

Albertsons has realigned its executive management team with Bob Miller assuming the role of CEO.

Dick Bestany reports in from the Baltimore-Washington market.

Jeff Metzger writes about the legacy of Bob Weis, who will not seek reelection as Weis Markets' chairman, and reports on the rest of the news of the market

C&S Wholesale Grocers recently announced organization changes to its sales, merchandising and category management team.

Lidl, the large European limited assortment retailer is reportedly aggressively seeking new sites in the Mid-Atlantic, and has purchased office space in Arlington, VA.