Month: August 2016

SUPERVALU INC. reaffirmed that it is preparing for a separation of its Save-A-Lot business. As part of that process, SUPERVALU has pursued and continues to pursue a spin-off of Save-A-Lot, as described in the preliminary Information Statements on Form 10 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. SUPERVALU is, however, prepared to consider other alternatives to improve stockholder value, and in this regard is also evaluating a possible sale of Save-A-Lot. …

Wegmans Food Markets plans to make a greater push into North Carolina, a move that would put it up against some of the largest grocery store chains in the country trying to take advantage of a weak market. …

Raley’s Family of Fine Stores has launched a new, multi-dimensional effort to share their vision of health and wellness with customers. The campaign entitled, “Let’s Begin” invites customers to take small steps toward a healthier lifestyle through education, personal goal setting and sharing. 
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Hy-Vee, Inc. has promoted two senior leaders — Jeremy Gosch and Donna Tweeten — to the title of executive vice president, and they join only six others selected to help guide the regional supermarket chain. …

Weis Markets, Inc. announced it has converted and reopened five former Mars Super Markets as Weis Markets stores located in Baltimore County, including two locations in Dundalk and individual units in Essex, Arbutus and Carney. It has hired more than 500 new associates who held previous employment with Mars. …