Logistics

Supervalu announces executive change
Minneapolis -- Supervalu announced that Janel Haugarth, executive VP, president and COO of the company’s supply chain services organization has been named executive VP merchandising and logistics. Steve Jungmann, who had held the position of executive VP merchandising, will leave the company effective immediately.
Nadeau to open in Greenwich Village
New York City -- Robert K. Futterman & Associates said it has completed a 7,800-sq.-ft. retail lease with Nadeau at 57 East 11th St. in New York City’s Greenwich Village.

The furniture retailer will occupy a combined 4,300 sq. ft. on the ground floor and 3,500 sq. ft. in the basement and is scheduled to open in first quarter 2011. This will be the first New York City location for the brand.

Nadeau is headquartered in Santa Monica, Calif., and currently has 15 locations nationwide.

Stater Bros. honored for recycling efforts

San Bernardino, Calif. -- Stater Bros. has been recognized as a 2010 WRAP (Waste Reduction Awards Program) Winner by the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle). Among the supermarket operator’s accomplishments: a “green waste” composting program that turns organic waste from its 167 locations into compost that is sold to area farmers
Focus on: Data Collection
Two Albertsons stores earn 'zero waste' distinction
Two Albertson’s stores diverting nearly all waste

Santa Barbara, Calif. - SuperValu Inc., which owns Albertson’s, said Tuesday that two Albertson’s locations in Santa Barbara, Calif., have achieved zero waste classification in their daily operations.
Wal-Mart to buy 51% of South Africa’s Massmart

Bentonville, Ark. - Wal-Mart Stores announced Monday that it is buying a controlling stake in South Africa's Massmart in an approximately $2 billion deal. The investment gives the discounter a substantial presence in South Africa and paves the way for further expansion across the continent. Wal-Mart International president and CEO Doug McMillon made clear his company is pursuing a regional strategy.
Tractor Supply to open new DC

Brentwood, Texas -- Tractor Supply Co., announced plans to open a regional distribution center in Franklin, Ky.

The new 840,000-sq.-ft. distribution center, expected to be in operation by the end of 2011, will serve stores in the mid-eastern United States.
H-E-B to donate $300K to Texas food banks
Sbarro to open six Illinois Tollway Oases locations

Chicago -- U.S. Equities Realty said that Sbarro will open six new quick-service Italian restaurants at the Illinois Tollway Oases.

Sbarro restaurants will open at the Belvidere, Des Plaines, Hinsdale, Lake Forest, Lincoln and O’Hare Oases, and will vary in size from 700 sq. ft. to 1,240 sq. ft., for a total of 6,360 sq. ft.

Supervalu announces executive change

Nadeau to open in Greenwich Village

Stater Bros. honored for recycling efforts

Focus on: Data Collection

Two Albertsons stores earn 'zero waste' distinction

Two Albertson’s stores diverting nearly all waste

Wal-Mart to buy 51% of South Africa’s Massmart

Tractor Supply to open new DC

H-E-B to donate $300K to Texas food banks

Sbarro to open six Illinois Tollway Oases locations