Spartan Stores Acquires Nash Finch
Spartan Stores and Nash Finch have entered into a merger agreement, company officials announced. Under the agreement, Spartan and Nash will combine stocks valued at approximately $1.3 billion. This […]
Read MoreInterview with Rick Rayford, Brookshire Grocery
Grocery Insight had a chance to visit with Rick Rayford on his tenure as President & CEO of Brookshire Grocery. Here, Rayford discusses the past five years, his experience with […]
Read MorePro’s Ranch Markets Files for Bankruptcy
Pro’s Ranch Markets filed for voluntary reorganization under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code. Company officials hired HG Capital Partners to restructure the business and help preserve the […]
Read MoreSpotlight: Dietz & Watson
A positive experience and flavors are the ideal combination to motivate consumers, says Dietz & Watson Premium Meats & Artisan Cheeses officials. This summer the company is launching a […]
Read MoreBi-Lo Acquires Sweetbay, Harveys and Reid’s
Bi-Lo Holdings, the parent company of the Bi-Lo and Winn-Dixie grocery chains, has acquired the Sweetbay, Harveys and Reid’s supermarket chains from Delhaize Group, according to an announcement on May […]
Read MoreInterview with Charlie Schnaars, Mama Rosa’s
Mama Rosa’s is a leading refrigerated pizza brand. The company, founded in 1979, will be expanding its offerings to breakfast pizza items, called “picolettos,” within the next two months. Grocery […]
Read MoreNew CEO Named At Safeway
Robert Edwards has been announced as Steve Burd’s successor at Safeway. Effective May 14, Edwards will be appointed CEO. Most recently, Edwards led the Safeway marketing, merchandising, manufacturing, private label, […]
Read MoreRadio Systems Corporation has acquired Brilliant Pet.
Radio Systems, a private company with sales of over $300 million, is the producer of the Drinkwell, Invisible Fence, PetSafe, Premier and SportDOG brands. The acquisition will add Lucky Litter’s […]
Read MoreChanges at Co-Operative Group
A new pet buyer has been named at The Co-Operative Group. Sally Bentley has stepped in as the food retailer’s newest buyer. She replaces Nicci Townsley. Based out of Manchester, […]
Read MoreArctic Paws moves to Arizona
An Alaska-based pet food company is heading south this summer and moving to Arizona. Arctic Paws, home to Yummy Chummies dog treats, says the decision to change locations was prompted […]
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