Ahold Delhaize

Lancaster, Penn. -- The last time Ahold-owned grocery chain Giant Carlisle launched a new concept the resulting store was akin to a small city in scope—expanded departments and services that included everything from dry cleaning to babysitting. This time around, Giant downsized its box.

Scott Harrison, Food Lion LLC’s SVP of technology and efficiency and CIO, has been promoted to the newly created CIO post for Delhaize Group U.S.

The Guiding Stars Licensing Company (GSLC) has joined forces with the Brand Marketing group at Cone, Inc., which will provide media relations and ongoing strategic marketing communications support for the Scarborough, Maine-based licensing arm of the pioneering “Guiding Stars” nutrition navigation system that initially rolled out at Hannaford Supermarkets in 2006 before spreading to sister Delhaize banners and beyond.

Bi-Lo, LLC, which recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, has received interim court approval of a revised debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing facility of $125 million from GE Capital.

Sweetbay Supermarkets is aiming to once again hit the sweet spot with consumers this spring with a new Florida peach that will enable consumers to enjoy fresh domestic peaches nearly three months ahead of the traditional start of the U.S. summer peach crop.

Supermarket chain Delhaize will optimize its supply chain with the scheduling and collaboration functionality of the RedPrairie Transportation Management System.

According to the grocer, its energy reductions in 2008 alone are the equivalent of lowering emissions by over 18 million pounds, planting 4,023 acres of trees, powering 1,323 American homes for a year, or taking 2,936 cars off the road.

The retail conglomerate's annual report and corporate responsibility report are available on the Web only as a cost-saving measure.