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  • Kroger is defending its turf

    The nation's largest supermarket operator is suing the German discount grocer Lidl over trademark infringement.    In a complaint filed last week in U.S. District Court in Virginia, Kroger claims that Lidl’s house brand, “Preferred Selection,” too closely resembles Kroger's own brand, “Private Selection.”  

  • Former Target merchandising exec joins specialty coffee retailer

    A Target veteran has joined the leadership team of Caribou Coffee.      John Butcher, who most recently served as senior VP merchandising: beauty and DermStore, has been tapped as president of Caribou Coffee. Butcher joined Target in 1997, working his way up through the ranks serving in various operations and merchandising roles, including serving as VP and general merchandise manager, electronics.     

  • Another grocer launches same-day delivery

    Regional supermarket operator Shnucks is the latest grocer to offer customers same-day delivery.

  • Supermarket giant on hunt for CFO

    Supervalu Inc. is losing its chief finance officer.   The company announced that Bruce Besanko plans to resign as executive VP, COO and CFO effective July 5, 2017 to pursue an outside opportunity.  

  • Westwood acquires Trader Joe’s center

    Noting that necessity-based have proven to resistant to the pressures of online retailers, Westwood Co-CEO Randy Banchik announced his company’s acquisition of The Arbors at Mallard Creek in Charlotte. Purchase price was $25.1 million.    “This asset boasts a variety of internet resistant tenants, insulating it from factors such as the rise of online shopping,” Blanchik said.  

  • Tenants fill new Publix center in North Carolina

    The Southeast’s leading grocery chain will be opening a new center in the state where it has its least exposure, and leasing activity is brisk.   Broker La Purser & Associates reported the signing of four tenants at a planned Publix-anchored center in Harrisburg, North Carolina. Smoothie King, Sports Clips, Avalon Spa & Nails, and dental office have committed to the 67,200-sq.-ft. Harris Square, set to open in 2018.  

  • Will there be a bidding war for Whole Foods Market?

    Amazon may face a contender for Whole Foods Market.   JP Morgan research analysts said in a note that Walmart could step in as a rival bidder for the grocery chain, reported CNBC, attracted by Whole Foods' more affluent customer base and strong brand.   

  • CEO of specialty grocer resigns

    The Fresh Market's chief executive has resigned after less than two years on the job.    The Fresh Market announced that Rick Anicetti has resigned as CEO and board member. No reason was given for his departure. Anicetti took the reins of the specialty grocer in September 2015, bringing more than 30 years of experience across a variety of retail functions at Hannaford Brothers Company and Food Lion, where he served as president and CEO.   

  • Parent company of Winn-Dixie, Bi-Lo on hunt for a CEO

    Southeastern Grocers' chief executive is leaving after 16-months on the job to pursue "another opportunity."  

  • Experts Weigh In: Amazon to buy Whole Foods for $13.7 billion

    Chuck Grom, analyst, Gordon Haskett analyst:
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