Large Chains

Fleming announced on Monday that it has completed the acquisition of certain assets and inventory of privately-held convenience-store distributor Miller & Hartman South, LLC. Included in the purchase are warehouse facilities and inventory located in Leitchfield, Ky.

The purchase of O'Malia Food Markets by Marsh Supermarkets Inc. is now officially complete, according to Don E. Marsh, chairman, president and CEO of the acquiring food chain. O'Malia's will continue to operate under that name as a separate division of Marsh Supermarkets.

The Penn Traffic Company (Nasdaq: PNFT - news) announced today that same store sales for the second quarter ended August 4, 2001, increased 0.7% from the comparable prior year period.

Nash Finch Company and U Save Foods, Inc. today confirmed that they are in discussions for Nash Finch to acquire U Save Foods through a purchase of U Save's stock.

(Financial Times) - Europe's leading food retailers must look at foreign acquisitions if they are to survive, according to a new report.