Small Businesses Can Bake Big Brands

Beaverton Bakery is evidence the same important branding values that work for Starbucks works for them. SYSCO Foods has contracted with them so the food giant can carry Beaverton Bakery’s fluffy hamburger buns. And for Portland Trail Blazer fans, you will find hot sourdough pretzels under the Beaverton Bakery name at the Rose Garden Arena.

Nonunion Competition Weighs On Contract Talks For Northern California Grocery Chains

December 29, 2011 Dale Kasler, Sacramento Bee

With their labor contracts up for renewal, Northern California's big unionized grocery chains – Safeway, Raley's and Save Mart – are seeking wage and benefit concessions from 60,000 workers in the Central Valley and Bay Area.

Retailers Adjust Marketing As More Men Take Over Grocery Shopping

Danny Meyer, 35, is part of a growing contingent of men taking over grocery duty. Experts say the trend has been building slowly for decades. But the recession hit men disproportionately with layoffs and left many of them home to manage the household.

Safeway Announces Management Change In Denver Division

December 29, 2011 Safeway Inc

Safeway Inc. announced the appointment of Al Duran to President of the company's Denver Division. He replaces Scott Grimmett, who is leaving Safeway for an opportunity with a non-competing food retailer.

Topco Associates LLC Announces Retirement Of President & CEO

December 29, 2011 Topco Associates LLC

Topco Associates LLC announced today the retirement of Steven K. Lauer as the company’s President and CEO. Lauer retired after 19 years of distinguished service to the cooperative. Lauer joined Topco in 1993 as Chief Financial Officer and was promoted to President and CEO in 1999.