GE Albeo LED Lighting Is Natural Fit For Natural Grocers’ Stores & Distribution Center

March 7, 2014 GE Lighting

With a mission to support the environment, it is only natural for Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage to incorporate all-LED lighting in its distribution center and new grocery stores. The company installed GE’s Albeo™ linear lighting fixtures and LED high bay lighting fixtures—chosen for their energy efficiency, ease of installation and customizable configurations.

Kroger’s Refresh Initiative Aims To Reduce Prices Across The Store

March 7, 2014 Kroger

Kroger, the market share leader among traditional grocers in North Texas, has served the region since 1958. During this period, Kroger has evolved and expanded by monitoring consumer trends, and more importantly, continuously listening to customers and employees, and taking action. Kroger is committed to putting the customer first. Starting today, shoppers will find new lower prices on thousands of popular food and household items along with a renewed emphasis on shopping experience, fuel discounts, local products and community relations.

Ahold USA Appoints Tom Lenkevich As President, GIANT/MARTIN’s Division

March 7, 2014 Ahold USA

Ahold USA today announced that Tom Lenkevich will join the GIANT/MARTIN’S division as president, effective March 4, 2014, reporting to Bhavdeep Singh, executive vice president, operations, Ahold USA.

Cerberus Buys Safeway, Merges It With Albertsons

March 7, 2014 Safeway Inc.

Safeway Inc. and Albertsons announced today a definitive agreement under which AB Acquisition LLC will acquire all outstanding shares of Safeway. The merger agreement was unanimously approved by the Board of Directors of Safeway.

Ontario Veggies Soon To Be Stars Of In-Store Demos In US Stores

The Ontario Greenhouse Vegetables Growers, which represents more than 200 Ontario farmers who grow greenhouse tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers, has netted $181,000 in provincial and federal funding to run in-store demonstrations across the border.