Metro posts Q2 results, appoints new president of the Jean Coutu Group
On April 17, 2019 Metro announced its results for Q2, posting a sales of $3,701.6 million, an increase of 27.7 percent and up 4 percent when excluding the Jean Coutu […]
Read MoreTops markets to invest $40 million in stores
On April 18, 2019, Tops Friendly Markets announced it plans to invest $40 million to improve a number of its stores with major floor-to-ceiling interior renovations and updated exterior facades, […]
Read MoreKroger and Nuro expand autonomous grocery delivery service to Houston
On April 17, 2019 The Kroger Co. and robotics firm Nuro announced the launch of their autonomous grocery delivery service in Houston, starting with the South Post Oak store and […]
Read MorePublix elects new board members
On April 16, 2019 Publix stockholders elected Jennifer Jenkins to the Publix board of directors, while Barney Barnett, Jane Finley and Charlie Jenkins Jr. retired from the board during the […]
Read MoreApollo Global Management acquires Smart & Final Stores
On April 16, 2019 Apollo Global Management LLC (Apollo) entered into a definitive merger agreement with Smart & Final Stores Inc. for roughly $1.1 billion, including debt. The transaction is […]
Read MoreFerrara Candy Company’s Chad Lusk Joins Hostess Brands as Chief Marketing Officer
On April 11, 2019 Hostess Brands announced Chad Lusk, a former senior executive with Chamberlain Group and Ferrara Candy Company, had joined the company as Senior Vice President and Chief […]
Read MoreSaputo considering Dean Foods and Breakstone’s purchase
In a bid to strengthen its position in the US dairy market, recent media reports claim global dairy producer Saputo has shown interest in US’ largest dairy company Dean Foods. […]
Read MoreDanone sells Earthbound Farm to Taylor Farms
On April 11, 2019 Danone announced it has signed a definitive agreement for the sale of Earthbound Farm, its US organic salads business, to California-based Taylor Farms, a family-owned salads […]
Read MoreCampbell Soup announces Bolthouse Farms sale for $510 million
On April 12, 2019 following through with its plan to divest itself of its fresh division to save costs, Campbell Soup Company announced it had signed a definitive agreement to […]
Read MoreCampbell announces earnings, sale of Garden Fresh Gourmet
Days after Campbell Soup Co. announced the sale of its refrigerated soup plant in Everett, Washington, to an affiliate of the Joshua Green Corp, the company reported better-than-expected adjusted earnings […]
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