Month: March 2015

Tesco is continuing to overhaul its boardroom with Patrick Cescau, who was the director closely involved in the replacement of the supermarket’s chief executive and chairman, becoming the latest to leave. …

Try it, test it, fix it and move on. That’s the mantra for retail giant Wal-Mart Stores and there is no shortage of tests conducted in the pursuit of demanding consumers. The process also includes a new management team aimed at improving service and growing sales. …

The Greenville, S.C., grocery chain is expanding its “Bi-LOcal” program, which gives local businesses the chance to have their products sold at local Bi-Lo stores, into the North Carolina and South Carolina. Bi-Lo will host a pitch event April 16 in Greenville, S.C., where selected entrepreneurs can showcase their products to a selection committee. …

Monterrey Supermarket is popular in the Latin community with six locations, but several have closed their doors. It surprised customers and suppliers. Small mom and pop companies that supplied these stores with authentic goods are wondering if they will have to close their doors too. …

Fresh & Easy is closing about 50 stores in California, Arizona and Nevada in the coming weeks as the grocery chain pursues a new business model. …