Keana's Candyland Bakery Now Distributing Wheat-Free, Gluten-Free Products In Greater Northwest

September 8, 2011 Keana’s Candyland Baker

Keana’s Candyland Bakery is now distributing wheat-free, gluten-free products to all food markets within the greater Northwest. Call or come in and visit the showroom and their three-story gingerbread house, located at 5314 SE Milwaukie Ave. in Portland, Oregon.

Associated Food Stores President & CEO Richard Parkinson Retiring

September 8, 2011 Associated Food Stores

Associated Food Stores President and CEO Richard Parkinson,who led the grocery cooperative to notable growth and also oversaw the purchase of the financially troubled Albertsons Utah supermarkets, is retiring.

Kroger Names Joe Fey President Of QFC Division

September 8, 2011 The Kroger Co.

The Kroger Co. announced the promotion of Joe Fey as president of the Quality Food Centers (QFC) Division. Mr. Fey, 57, has been vice president of merchandising for the company's Michigan Division. He succeeds Donna Giordano, who was recently promoted to president of the Ralphs Division in California.

Heinen's To Open New Store In Chicago Suburb Of Barrington

September 8, 2011 Janet Cho, The Plain Dealer

One of Cleveland's oldest family-owned supermarket chains has its sights set on expanding into Chicago, the City of Broad Shoulders and big appetites.

Wal-Mart's Rise As Grocer May Ease Monopoly Concerns

September 8, 2011 Ted Evanoff, Commercial Appeal

Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s fast rise as a grocer may temper antitrust concerns in Washington over Kroger's expansion plans in Memphis, an industry analyst said.