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CARLISLE, Pa. — GIANT Food Stores hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday for a new e-commerce hub in Lancaster, Pa. The facility is part of the retailer’s recently rebranded digital grocery operation, which is called “GIANT DIRECT, Powered by Peapod.” The new hub, which is being operated in partnership with Peapod Digital Labs, will
LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix Super Markets has promoted director of manufacturing Doug Harris to the position of vice president of manufacturing. He will succeed Jeff Stephens, who is retiring on May 1. In his new role, Harris will oversee the efforts of Publix’s manufacturing businesses, which include seven fresh production plants and printing services. “Doug
MEMPHIS — Fred’s Inc. announced in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that Joseph Anto is now the chief executive officer of the company, effective February 3. The board made the appointment on January 30. Previously, Anto served as Fred’s interim CEO as well as chief financial officer. Heath Freeman, chairman of the
WASHINGTON — The National Retail Federation (NRF) forecasts U.S. retail sales growth of between 3.8% and 4.4% this year. If accurate, that means a slight decline from the increase in 2018, when retail sales climbed 4.6%, according to preliminary figures cited by NRF. “We believe the underlying state of the economy is sound,” commented NRF
PALM BEACH – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores’ campaign-style approach to the issues crucial for pharmacy value and viability dominated Monday’s opening session of the 2019 NACDS Regional Chain Conference. NACDS’ top-priority issue of direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fee reform headlined the discussion of the Association’s “Access Agenda” – which emphasizes that
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart.com on Monday introduced an exclusive new denim brand from actress Sofía Vergara. The Sofía Jeans by Sofía Vergara collection of nearly 100 items ranges from jeans and denim jackets to fashion tops and graphic tees. Vergara commented in a statement that the line is designed to make women feel and look
SEATTLE — Amazon.com Inc. reported strong sales and net earnings gains for the fourth quarter, beating analysts’ estimates. But the company’s forecast for first quarter sales growth fell short of analysts’ projections, and shares fell in early morning trading on Friday. Net sales increased 20% to $72.4 billion in the fourth quarter ended December 31. Net
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) has filed a lawsuit against Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and others, alleging improper conduct by the financial advisors that were retained to advise the food wholesaler on its bid to acquire Supervalu Inc. The lawsuit, filed in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, seeks
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. — Shoppers rate supermarkets highest in quality and variety compared with discounter rivals such as Aldi and Walmart. But the discounters score highest in terms of shopper perceptions of value. These and other ratings come courtesy of the “2019 U.S. Supermarket Experience Study,” released this week by the Retail Feedback Group, which
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has promoted six staff members to roles vital to the advancement of the NACDS Access Agenda and its related issue campaigns. Michael Angeloni was named government affairs and communications associate. He had been government affairs coordinator. Christie Boutte was appointed vice president of regulatory advocacy and
MIAMI — Hy-Vee’s Randy Edeker, Coca-Cola Co.’s Muhtar Kent, Heinen’s Grocery Stores’s Tom Heinen and IGA Inc.’s Mark Batenic were among the executives recognized Saturday when the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) gave out its leadership awards. The 2019 award recipients were honored for trading partner excellence, innovative business practices, service and statesmanship, according to FMI, which presented
PHILADELPHIA — Bread was broken (a giant loaf of ciabatta from local artisan bread purveyor High Street on Market) as community dignitaries, store managers, employees and early-bird customers marked the grand opening of the first GIANT Heirloom Market here on Friday. City Representative Sheila Hess and City Councilman Kenyatta Johnson offered welcoming remarks, a donation