Costco Profit Slightly Up In Quarter Ending Nov. 22

Costco shares were up slightly in pre-market trading.

Sustainability Still Important To Grocery Manufacturers

December 11, 2009 Angela Anderson, IGD

New research from food and grocery expert IGD reveals that 85 percent of manufacturers have either stepped up their investment in sustainability or kept it the same during the recession.

Revived Marsh Supermarkets Goes Up For Sale

The company has hired Chicago-based investment adviser William Blair & Co. to begin soliciting offers for the company in early 2010.

Penn Traffic To Close 53 Stores, Lay Off 4,000

December 9, 2009 Associated Press

The Syracuse-based supermarket operator’s layoff notice filed with the state Labor Department says it will close 53 P&C and Quality Markets in central and western New York by Feb. 15.

Kroger Reports Third Quarter Results

December 9, 2009 The Kroger Co

Results include non-cash asset impairment charges totaling $1.62 per diluted share.