Publix announces the creation of 700 new jobs
On Sept. 28, 2018, Publix CEO & President Todd Jones along with Governor Rick Scott announced that Publix will expand its headquarters in Lakeland, Florida adding 700 additional jobs by […]
Read MoreKeith Knopf takes over as Raley’s President and CEO
On Sept. 27, 2018, Raley’s announced the elevation of Keith Knopf to President & CEO. Knopf joined the company in 2015 as COO and took on the responsibilities of President […]
Read MoreSpangler Candy acquires Necco
Spangler Candy recently revealed that it had acquired Sweethearts, Necco Wafers and Canada Mints from the New England Confectionery Co. for an undisclosed amount. Spangler Candy had made a bid […]
Read MoreSeasons Kosher Supermarkets files for Chapter 11
New York-based Seasons Kosher Supermarkets voluntarily filed a petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code on Sept. 21, 2018. Media reports said the kosher grocery store has […]
Read MoreEmpire Co. acquires Farm Boy for $800 million
Canadian food retailer Empire Co., which owns Sobey’s, announced on Monday it had reached an agreement with Berkshire Partners to acquire Farm Boy, an Ottawa-based fresh grocer specializing in locally-grown, […]
Read MoreAmazon plans to open up to 3,000 cashierless stores by 2021
In a report released on Sept. 19, Bloomberg reported that e-commerce giant Amazon has planned to open 3,000 cashierless AmazonGo stores during the next few years. The news sent Walmart […]
Read MoreSupervalu to sell 19 Shop ‘n Save stores to Schnucks
On Sept. 17, 2018 Supervalu announced it will convert 19 of its 36 Shop ‘n Save grocery store locations in the St. Louis, Mo. area to Schnuck Markets, including 16 […]
Read MoreNoel White is Tyson Foods’ new CEO after Tom Hayes steps down
On Sept. 17, 2018 Tyson Foods announced that its board of directors had appointed Noel White as the company’s president and CEO, and latest board member, effective Sept. 30. White, […]
Read MoreAmazon launches Amazon Storefronts
On Sept. 17, 2018 Amazon announced the launch of its new venture — Amazon Storefronts that features products from small- and medium-sized businesses. The Seattle-based company said in a statement […]
Read MoreKroger to consolidate Mariano’s and Roundy’s
A recent report in the Chicago Tribune said that Kroger Co. will consolidate Roundy’s Wisconsin- and Chicago-based Mariano’s into a single Wisconsin-based division under the name of Roundy’s. The leadership […]
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