Taking Stock
Taking Stock
Jeff Metzger reports in from the annual Weis Vendor Meeting, along with his analysis of the news of the region.
October 14, 2013
Soup To Nutz
Soup to Nutz
Maria Maggio's musings on the news of the industry.
October 14, 2013
Metro Beat
Metro Beat
Kevin Gallagher reports in from the Metro NY region.
October 14, 2013
Fairway Continues Bold New Store Expansion Program
Fairway Market continues to ramp up its expansion effort since becoming a publicly traded company in April.
October 14, 2013
SVU Promotes Gleeson, Nye To Division Presidents
Supervalu made two regional appointments in September, naming Bob Gleeson president of Shoppers Food & Pharmacy and Micky Nye president of Farm Fresh.
October 14, 2013
Hepfinger's Departure Creates Renewed Focus At Weis Markets
A new era has begun at Weis Markets following the resignation of CEO David Hepfinger.
October 14, 2013
In & Around Food World
In & Around Food World
Dick Bestany's news from around the Mid-Atlantic food industry.
October 7, 2013
Metro Beat
Metro Beat
Kevin Gallagher's news from the Metro NY region.
September 23, 2013
Soup To Nutz
Soup to Nutz
Maria Maggio's musings on the news of the region.
September 23, 2013
Hepfinger Out At Weis; J. Weis Named Interim CEO, Schertle Given Additional Duties
David Hepfinger has resigned as president and CEO of Weis Markets, effective immediately.
September 23, 2013
Taking Stock
Taking Stock
Jeff Metzger's analysis of the potential that Wakefern members may soon be able to own PriceRite units, plus the rest of the news.
September 23, 2013
Seeking To Improve Food Deserts, Fare & Square To Debut September 28
Not-for-profit grocery store Fare & Square will debut in Chester, PA on September 28.
September 23, 2013
Wal-Mart Looking At Northeast For Smaller Format Expansion?
Wal-Mart may be looking at the Northeast as it prioritizes the opening of smaller format units.
September 23, 2013
In & Around Food World
In & Around Food World
News on the people in the industry from Dick Bestany.
September 9, 2013
Grocery, Fresh Targeted In Amazon's Explosive Warehouse Growth Plan
Amazon planning multiple new Mid-Atlantic depots to allow growth for its grocery and fresh food offerings.
September 9, 2013
Taking Stock
Taking Stock
Jeff Metzger's analysis of the recent Harris Teeter SEC filing on the sale process that resulted in the deal with Kroger, plus the rest of the news of the market.
September 9, 2013
Leadership Changes At Delhaize USA, Ahold's Giant/Landover Unit
Roland Smith is leaving his post as CEO of Delhaize America and Anthony Hucker is exiting as president of Giant/Landover, it has been announced.
September 9, 2013
Soup To Nutz
Soup to Nutz
Maria Maggio's musings on the latest in the Delaware Valley and surrounding areas.
August 20, 2013
Metro Beat
Metro Beat
Kevin Gallagher reports in on the latest in the Metro NY market.
August 20, 2013
Taking Stock
Taking Stock
Jeff Metzger's analysis of the "exploration" of a potential sale of A&P by Yucaipa, as well as the news the The Fresh Grocer is joining Wakefern and the impact these and how these and expected changes might affect Northeast retail food industry.
August 20, 2013
Fairway Loss At $27.9M In First 'Public' Qtr.; Plans New NYC Unit
Fairway Market posted a $27.9 million loss in its first financial posting since becoming a publicly traded company.
August 19, 2013
The Fresh Grocer To Join Wakefern
The Fresh Grocer announced July 31 that it will join the Wakefern, becoming the 50th member of the cooperative.
August 19, 2013
Taking Stock
Taking Stock
Jeff Metzger's analysis of the impact the Kroger-Harris Teeter deal as well as other potential MA activity on the horizon in the Northeast market, plus the rest of the news of the region.
August 15, 2013
Bly Exits Shoppers; Gleeson, Nye Will Act As Interim Co-Presidents
Bob Bly has left Shoppers Food & Pharmacy where he had served as president of that division of Supervalu for about a year.
August 15, 2013
Wal-Mart Threatens DC Pullout If Mayor Signs 'Living Wage' Bill
Wal-Mart has said it will cancel plans for future stores in the District of Columbia if that city's mayor signs a 'living wage' bill.
August 15, 2013
Kroger Pays Premium For Harris Teeter
Kroger has agreed to acquire Harris Teeter for approximately $2.5 billion.
August 2, 2013
Kroger To Buy Harris Teeter
Kroger has agreed to acquire Harris Teeter, the company announced July 9. The companies announced a definitive merger agreement under which Kroger will purchase all outstanding shares of Harris Teeter for $49.38 per share in cash, or approximately $2.5 billion.
July 9, 2013
Taking Stock
Taking Stock
Jeff Metzger's analysis the Kroger-Harris Teeter merger, plus the rest of the news of the region.
July 8, 2013
In & Around Food World
In & Around Food World
Dick Bestany's reporting on news in the Food World marketing area.
July 8, 2013
Ken Martindale Named COO, President Of Rite Aid Corp.
Ken Martindale has been named COO and president of Rite Aid, reporting to John Standley, chairman, president and CEO.
July 8, 2013
Harris Teeter Sale Process Moving Forward with Reported Bid By Cerberus
According to recent reports, Cerberus Capital Management LLP has made a bid to acquire Harris Teeter.
July 8, 2013
Taking Stock
Taking Stock
Jeff Metzger's analysis of the results of the 2013 Food Trade News market study, along with the other news of the market.
June 24, 2013
Soup To Nutz
Soup to Nutz
Maria Maggio's musings on the latest in the Food Trade News marketing area.
June 24, 2013
Soup To Nutz
It’s stupendous! It’s colossal! It’s here! Welcome to the 35th annual Food Trade News market study. The numbers have been crunched, munched and digested; the final results are going to astound! Once again, the retail landscape in our market has changed as a long-revered chain has disappeared from view. In…
June 24, 2013
Metro Beat
Metro Beat
Kevin Gallagher reports from the field in Metro New York.
June 24, 2013
ShopRite To Return To Roots With New Unit Slated For Newark, NJ
ShopRite announces plans for a new store in Newark, NJ.
June 24, 2013
FTN 2013 Market Study: ShopRite Still King, S&S, Giant Gain In Fierce $89.5B Market
The 2013 Food Trade News market study, which this year adds the Metro New York market.
June 24, 2013
In & Around Food World
In & Around Food World
Bright Farms, New York, announced that it is building a 100,000-square-foot hydroponic greenhouse in Ward 8 in the District of Columbia that will grow enough crops to meet the fresh vegetable consumption needs of up to 5,000 residents in what is considered a “food desert” area lacking close access to…
June 18, 2013
Taking Stock
Taking Stock
Jeff Metzger's analysis of this year's Food World market study results, plus the rest of the news of the market.
June 18, 2013
$12.68 Million Paid To Three Supervalu CEOs In Fiscal '12
Recent SEC filings show that Supervalu paid the three chief executive officers who have led the troubled Eden Prairie, MN retailer/wholesaler a combined $12.68 million in compensation.
June 18, 2013
