Food World Market Study 2013: Giant, Wal-Mart Hold Top Spots In $44.3B Mid-Atlantic Region
Food World's annual market study breaks down sales and market shares for the supermarkets, convenience stores, drug stores, club stores and mass merchandisers selling groceries in the Mid-Atlantic market for the 12 month period from April 1, 2012 through March 31, 2013.
June 18, 2013
Metro Beat
Metro Beat
Kevin Gallagher reports on the latest goings-on in the Metro NY market.
May 21, 2013
Soup To Nutz
Soup to Nutz
Maria Maggio's musings on the newest news in the market.
May 21, 2013
Taking Stock
Taking Stock
Jeff Metzger discusses soon-to-be retired CEOs Steve Burd and Pierre Oliver Beckers, as well as potentially soon-to-be retired CEO Mike Duke. Also, an update on Supervalu as well as "Local Notes."
May 21, 2013
In & Around Food World
In & Around Food World
Dick Bestany's reporting from the industry.
May 21, 2013
Wakefern Gives $1 Million To Academy Of Food Marketing At Saint Joseph's University
Wakerfern recently made the largest donation ever to the Academy of Food Marketing at Saint Joseph's University.
May 21, 2013
Despite Solid Results, Ahold's Boer Concerned With Market Conditions
Ahold chief executive Dick Boer told shareholders at the international retailer’s annual meeting that the company delivered another good year of financial performance, despite challenging market conditions and continued low consumer confidence.
May 21, 2013
Weis To Spend Record $135 Million For Cap-Ex; 37 Store Projects On Tap
At its annual meeting, Weis Markets executives disclosed the retailer's cap-ex plans for 2013, which include $135 million to be spent on 37 store projects.
May 21, 2013
Taking Stock
Taking Stock
Jeff Metzger's analysis of the "new" Acme, along with the rest of the market's recent developments.
April 17, 2013
Soup To Nutz
Soup to Nutz
Maria Maggio reports on what she's hearing on the street.
April 17, 2013
Metro Beat
Metro Beat
Kevin Gallagher's news from the Metro New York market.
April 17, 2013
PA House Of Representatives Votes To Privatize Liquor Sales
The Pennsylvania House last month passed a measure backed by Governor Tom Corbett that would, if passed by the Senate, privatize the current state-run liquor control system.
April 17, 2013
At A&P, Mays Replaces Burkle; Unions Want Concessions Lifted
Greg Mays has taken over for Ron Burkle as chairman of A&P.
April 17, 2013
In & Around Food World
In & Around Food World
Dick Bestany's musings on the news of the Food World market.
April 14, 2013
Taking Stock
Taking Stock
Jeff Metzger's take on the closing of the Supervalu-Cerberus deal, as well as the rest of the news of the market.
April 14, 2013
Delhaize America's Smith Seeks To Accelerate Food Lion Progress
Delhaize America will accelerate the transformation of Food Lion and optimize its Bottom Dollar Foods unit, said new CEO Roland Smith.
April 14, 2013
Supervalu-Cerberus Deal Done; 1,100 Jobs Will Be Eliminated
Supervalu has officially completed the sale of its Albertsons, Acme, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's and Star Markets stores to AB Acquisition LLC.
April 14, 2013
Weis Earnings Up 14.5%, Sales Flat In 4th Qtr; Mignola Upped To SVP-Ops
Weis reported increased fourth quarter and year end net income, however saw overall revenue and comp store sales decrease for both the fourth period and full fiscal year.
March 19, 2013
Taking Stock
Taking Stock
Jeff Metzger's take on the new president named to head Acme after the Supervalu-Cerberus deal closes later this month, as well as the rest of the news of the market.
March 18, 2013
Soup To Nutz
Soup to Nutz
Maria Maggio's musings on the latest news in the Delaware Valley.
March 18, 2013
Metro Beat
Metro Beat
Kevin Gallagher's take on the Metro New York market.
March 18, 2013
In & Around Food World
In & Around Food World
Dick Bestany's take on the news of the industry.
March 18, 2013
Taking Stock
Taking Stock
Jeff Metzger's analysis of Harris Teeter's hiring of investment firm J.P. Morgan to "explore" strategic options for the company as well as the rest of the news of the industry.
March 18, 2013
April Seen As Launch Date For Fairway Market's IPO
Fairway Market is expected to launch its long awaited IPO next month, according to published reports.
March 18, 2013
Perkins Named Acme President; Sweeping Changes At SVU, ABS Announced
Acme Markets will get a new division president when Jim Perkins takes the helm after the Supervalu-Cerberus deal is closed, probably on March 21.
March 18, 2013
Albertsons, Supervalu Name New Leadership Personnel
The new management groups named by Albertsons and Supervalu, set to go into effect once the deal closes in March, feature many Albertsons alumni
March 18, 2013
Harris Teeter Eyeing Options; Is NC Chain On Sales Block?
Matthews, NC based Harris Teeter Supermarkets may be on the sales block.
March 18, 2013
Albertsons LLC Reorg: Perkins To Head Acme, Sampson Leaves Landover For Shaw’s/Star
Albertsons LLC announced its new leadership team, which will take place once the transaction with Supervalu to acquire 877 stores is closed in mid-March.
February 21, 2013
Taking Stock
Taking Stock
Jeff Metzger's take on the latest news in the market, including Jeff Martin's new post at Utz and Wayne Sales' early exit at SVU.
February 18, 2013
Soup To Nutz
Soup to Nutz
Maria Maggio's musings on the goings-on the Delaware Valley's food industry news.
February 18, 2013
Metro Beat
Metro Beat
Kevin Gallagher reports on the news of the Metro New York region.
February 18, 2013
Shop 'n Bag Prevails Over Dollar Tree In Lease Dispute
Jury finds for Holiday Supermarkets in case against Dollar Tree.
February 18, 2013
Before Deal Closes: Sales Out, Duncan Named Supervalu CEO
Sam Duncan has assumed the president and CEO titles at Supervalu, effective immediately.
February 18, 2013
Ahold USA Names Two EVPS: Mark McGowan In Merchandising, Jan van Dam In Supply Chain
Ahold USA announced that Mark McGowan has been named EVP-merchandising and Jan van Dam has been named EVP-supply chain and e-commerce.
February 4, 2013
Magruder's Will Liquidate Operations After 138 Years
After 138 years in the Washington, DC area, Magruder's has sold one of its stores and closed the other four while it seeks buyers for them.
February 4, 2013
Cerberus To Gain SVU Control In Real Estate Driven Sales
In the deal announced late last month, Cerberus will gain controlling interest in Supervalu and will acquire Albertsons, Acme, Shaw's and Star Markets stores.
February 4, 2013
Longtime UFCW Local 1776 Leader Wendell Young III Dies
Wendell Young III, longtime leader of UFCW Local 1776, died this month at age 74.
January 24, 2013
Taking Stock
Taking Stock
Jeff's Metzger's analysis of the recently announced and long-awaited Cerberus-Supervalu deal, plus his take on the rest of the recent developments in the industry.
January 24, 2013
Soup To Nutz
Soup to Nutz
Maria Maggio's musings on the food industry in the Delaware Valley.
January 24, 2013
Major Executive Shake-Up At Struggling Delhaize America
Delhaize America announced a new round of management changes, reflecting about a 25 percent reduction at officer level.
January 24, 2013
