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Talking tech: Self-service checkouts and beyond
3 November 2011
Self-service checkouts have been a feature of food retail stores for a decade or more but their use remains a subject of debate. The UK is a market where the technology is well-established and now Waitrose has decided to use the tills across its estate. Dean Best talks to Ed Brindley, marketing director for Waitrose self-checkout supplier Wincor Nixdorf, about the deal, the technology and where self-service could be heading.
US: California chains avoid strike with pay deal
20 September 2011
Retailers in southern California have avoided strike action at their stores after union officials and supermarket chiefs negotiated an agreement over contracts.
US: Former Wal-Mart exec Johnson takes Family Dollar food role
19 September 2011
Former Wal-Mart Stores executive Trey Johnson has joined US discount retailer Family Dollar Stores in a senior grocery role.
US: Strikes loom for Kroger, Safeway and Supervalu
16 September 2011
Workers at US retailers Kroger, Safeway Inc and Supervalu Inc could strike this weekend following a breakdown in talks over contracts.
Retail and self service - the evolving market trends
14 September 2011
In part two of this month's just-food management briefing, Glynn Davis looks at the success - or otherwise - that retailers have had with self-service technology and considers where the sector could go next.
US: Tomato recall extended
5 May 2011
A second tomato distributor has recalled grape tomatoes produced by Florida grower Six L's due to the risk of salmonella contamination.
In the spotlight: Supervalu looks to move on after challenging year
15 April 2011
Supervalu Inc, one of the largest grocers in the US, has had a troubled 12 months - some would argue two years - but the company's management is looking to the new financial year with optimism. Dean Best reports.
The just-food management briefing - the globalisation of food retail - China, India and the US
21 March 2011
In part two of just-food's management briefing on the globalisation of food retail, Glynn Davis looks at three markets where the trend, in different ways, has taken hold - China, India and the US.
US: Comvest takes majority ownership of Haggen
18 February 2011
US private-equity group Comvest has taken majority ownership of Washington-based grocery chain Haggen.
US: Albertsons announces store closures
19 January 2011
Privately-owned retailer Albertsons is to close seven stores in Texas, it confirmed today (19 January).
US: Supervalu closes Albertsons, Acme's stores
10 January 2011
US retailer Supervalu Inc has confirmed that it has closed nine more stores as it continues to shutter under-performing outlets.
US: A&P appoints new EVP
2 September 2010
US supermarket operator The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company has appointed Tom O'Boyle to the new position of executive vice president.
US: Pilgrim's launches local Florida chicken
11 June 2010
US poultry group Pilgrim's Pride has launched chicken under the "Fresh from Florida" label to tap into local shoppers who prefer locally-grown products.
On the money: Supervalu shifts price positioning
21 April 2010
Supervalu Inc has suggested that it will focus on delivering a “fair everyday price” rather than relying on promotions to drive sales as positive consumer sentiment returns to the US.
US: Supervalu poaches former Cadbury exec
9 April 2010
US supermarket group Supervalu Inc has appointed former Cadbury executive Wayne Shurts to the post of chief information officer.
US: Supervalu “facing leveraged buyout”
15 March 2010
Reports surfaced on Friday afternoon (12 March) that US supermarket group Supervalu could be poised for a leveraged buyout.
US: Fresh Harvest acquires LaRocco Pizza Co.
3 March 2010
Fresh Harvest Products has completed the acquisition of US natural and organic frozen food group LaRocco Pizza Co.
2009's highs and lows - the retailers
18 December 2009
In food retail, 2009 was the year of the value message. As ever in an increasingly competitive environment, there have been winners and losers. Here is just-food's take on the food retailers that have prospered over the past year and those who have become casualties of the adverse economic conditions.
US: Supervalu recalls ready meal
17 August 2009
Supervalu has recalled its frozen Culinary Circle Gourmet Macaroni and Cheese products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
UPDATE: US: Supervalu silent on further market exits
28 July 2009
Supervalu has remained silent on speculation that it could look to exit other markets in the US, after the supermarket operator announced its sale of 33 stores in Utah.
US: Supervalu disposes of Albertsons stores
28 July 2009
US retailer Supervalu has today (28 July) sold the majority of its Albertsons stores in Utah to Associated Food Stores in a bid to pay down some of its debt.
US: Albertsons slashes prices in California
21 May 2009
Supervalu banner Albertsons is to cut prices by up to 20% on thousands of products on sale in its stores in southern California.
US: Supervalu expands beef offering
12 May 2009
US grocery retailer Supervalu has launched a brand of USDA Choice Angus beef as part of the company’s new beef programme.
Top stories on just-food this week
8 May 2009
China has once again been on the retail sector's lips this week.
US: Safeway strikes Albertsons, Price Chopper deals
7 May 2009
Safeway has struck agreements with Albertsons and Price Chopper that will see the retailers sell selected own-label lines for the US grocery giant.
US: Supervalu hires Wal-Mart exec as CEO
7 May 2009
US supermarket group Supervalu has appointed Wal-Mart CEO of Americas Craig Herkert to the position of CEO.
US: Supervalu shares jump despite FY losses
23 April 2009
Shares in US supermarket group Supervalu rose 11.2% in morning trade today (23 April) after the group posted lower than expected losses.
Sound bites – The year ahead for US food retailers
6 February 2009
Three top food analysts give just-food their predictions for the US food retail sector in 2009.
UPDATE: US: Supervalu defends nutrition labels
14 January 2009
Supervalu, the US grocer, has defended its plans to introduce its own labelling scheme, a programme the company believes will encourage consumers to buy healthier food.
US: Supervalu drops earnings forecast
14 October 2008
US grocer Supervalu today (14 October) posted a drop in earnings for the second quarter and cut its earnings forecast for the year, as consumers continue to be pressured by inflation and the economy.
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