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Industry giant Sam Skaggs dies at 89

SALT LAKE CITY — L.S. (Sam) Skaggs, who helped pioneer the food/drug combo format in the late 1960s, died last month at his home here. He was 89. L.S. (Sam) Skaggs, who helped pioneer the food/drug combo format in the late 1960s, died last month at his home here. He was 89. Skaggs was born

The chairman of Bashas’ dies

CHANDLER, Ariz. — The oldest son of Bashas’ Supermarkets chairman Eddie Basha Jr. says the family-owned chain plans to continue to operate independently after his father’s death. The oldest son of Bashas’ Supermarkets chairman Eddie Basha Jr. says the family-owned chain plans to continue to operate independently after his father’s death. Eddie Basha Jr. died

Walmart’s image maker to exit

Walmart’s executive vice president of corporate affairs announced he will retire in June after almost seven years on the job. Walmart’s executive vice president of corporate affairs announced he will retire in June after almost seven years on the job. When Leslie Dach joined Walmart in August 2006, after having served as an advisor to

Work on health care is big part of Burd legacy

Steve Burd will step down as chairman and chief executive officer of Safeway Inc. at the company’s annual shareholders meeting next month. Steve Burd will step down as chairman and chief executive officer of Safeway Inc. at the company’s annual shareholders meeting next month. His retirement will bring to a close two tumultuous decades during

Costco on the march

ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Costco Wholesale Corp. posted strong top- and bottom-line growth for its 2013 second quarter, once again topping Wall Street expectations. The company’s earnings for the quarter were up 39%, to $547 million. Costco Wholesale Corp. posted strong top- and bottom-line growth for its 2013 second quarter, once again topping Wall Street expectations.

Retail sales increase modestly in February

NEW YORK — Moderate retail sales growth in February exceeded some expectations even though it represented a sharp deceleration from January. Moderate retail sales growth in February exceeded some expectations even though it represented a sharp deceleration from January. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), retail sales excluding autos, gas stations and restaurants rose

Dach will leave Walmart in June

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Wal­mart executive vice president of corporate affairs Leslie Dach, who has been credited with improving the retail giant’s corporate image, plans to step down in June. Wal­mart executive vice president of corporate affairs Leslie Dach, who has been credited with improving the retail giant’s corporate image, plans to step down in June.

Target opens more stores in Canada

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Target Corp. has opened 17 new stores in southwestern Ontario and plans to debut another four units in the province later this week. Target Corp. has opened 17 new stores in southwestern Ontario and plans to debut another four units in the province later this week. The soft openings of the 21

Exec team bolstered at Supervalu

MINNEAPOLIS — Supervalu Inc. has appointed new presidents at Save-A-Lot and Shop ’n Save, and three additions to its corporate leadership. Supervalu Inc. has appointed new presidents at Save-A-Lot and Shop ’n Save, and three additions to its corporate leadership. Ritchie Casteel was named president and chief executive officer of Save-A-Lot. Casteel has more than

Safeway’s Everette ready to retire

PLEASANTON, Calif. — Safeway Inc. executive vice president of retail operations Bruce Everette, 61, is retiring. He will be succeeded by Kelly Griffith, 49, who has been president of merchandising. Safeway Inc. executive vice president of retail operations Bruce Everette, 61, is retiring. He will be succeeded by Kelly Griffith, 49, who has been president