Stater Bros. Announces Leadership Changes

January 11, 2018 Stater Bros.

Stater Bros. Markets, the largest privately owned Supermarket Chain in Southern California has announced changes to its leadership team that leverage the expertise and experience of key management members to guide and ensure the Company’s continued success.

‘Extreme Value’ Discounter Grocery Outlet Plans 25-Store Expansion

January 11, 2018 Ronald Holden, Forbes

Some 25 new stores are planned for Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, California and Pennsylvania. Specifically, over a dozen new stores in the Los Angeles area, which is a relatively new market for Grocery Outlet, and a city where more shopping opportunities are sorely needed.

Report: Lidl Pressures Chains To Cut Prices

January 11, 2018 Walter Loeb, Forbes

A new independent study by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill says that Lidl drives competitors to set prices of key staple products up to 55% lower than what they charge in markets where Lidl is not present. The study focused on the effect that Lidl’s entry into the United States has had on pricing policy for such competitors as Aldi, Food Lion, Kroger, Publix and Walmart.

South Mill Mushrooms & Champ’s Mushrooms Combine

South Mill Mushrooms of Kennett Square, PA (“South Mill”) and Champ’s Mushrooms of British Columbia, Canada (“Champ’s”), today announced the combination of their respective businesses to create a leading producer and supplier of mushrooms and other produce. The unification of these industry-leaders will create one of the largest mushroom producers and suppliers in North America, servicing customers in all segments of the mushroom marketplace throughout the United States and Canada.

United Fresh Gives Reaction To CDC, FDA And PHAC Regarding E. Coli Outbreak

In collaboration with our association colleagues we’d like to share the following update to last week’s communications regarding the E. coli O157:H7 foodborne illness outbreak that has impacted many members. Our associations have prepared the statement below for media, and advise that you may want to use these talking points in your own business.