Seasons 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 […]
Read MoreHershey’s acquires Pirate Brands for $420 million
On Sept. 12, 2018, The Hershey Company announced it will acquire B&G Foods Pirate Brands that include the Pirate’s Booty, Smart Puffs and Original Tings brands to bolster its better-for-you […]
Read MoreJim Donald is Albertsons’ new President and CEO
On Sept. 12, 2018, Albertsons Companies announced that Jim Donald, the company’s current President and COO, has been appointed President and CEO of Albertsons Companies, effective immediately. Current Albertsons Chairman […]
Read MoreStater Bros. to sell pharmacy business to CVS
Days after Walgreens purchased 185 Fred’s pharmacies for $165 million, Stater Bros. announced on Sept. 12, 2018 that it was selling its in-store pharmacy business. The San Bernardino-based grocer will […]
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