Campbell Soup to sell Bolthouse Farms, fresh-foods business
A day after investment firm Third Point Capital pushed for a replacement of the entire Board of Directors at Campbell Soup Company, the Wall Street Journal reported that Campbell is […]
Read MorePublix opens new GreenWise Market in Tallahassee
On Oct. 4, 2018, Publix opened a new GreenWise Market store in Tallahassee, Florida. The new format of stores is focused on convenience and healthy food offerings. “With our new-format […]
Read MoreThird Point wants to replace entire Campbell Board
On Oct. 2, 2018, New York-based investment firm Third Point Capital, which owns a 6 percent stake in Campbell Soup Company, filed a proxy statement with the SEC for a […]
Read MorePrice Rite introduces deep discount pilot program
Price Rite introduces deep discount pilot program On Oct. 1, 2018, Wakefern Food Corp-owned Price Rite Marketplace announced it was introducing a pilot program at three stores — Bethlehem, Allentown […]
Read MorePublix 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 […]
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