Supermarket/Grocery

Fleming Opens South Brunswick Distribution Center
Fleming announced on Wednesday the successful opening and initiation of service from its newest distribution center in South Brunswick, N.J.
WWRE and UDEX to Develop Universal Descriptor Solution
The WorldWide Retail Exchange on Wednesday announced that it has signed a definitive agreement with UDEX, an Internet environment for the construction and exchange of product information. Through the agreement, the Exchange will use UDEX as a "Descriptor Standardization Agent" and will deliver a universal standard for product attributes and value descriptions.

Tesco Plans to Create More Jobs with International Expansion

Tesco, the UK's biggest supermarket chain, is planning to create up to 20,000 jobs worldwide within the next year as it expands its international operations.
Penn Traffic Supermarket Chain Launches Three Programs to Help Victims Of National Tragedy

The Penn Traffic Company has launched three programs to help victims of the recent national tragedy.
General Mills Reports Record First-Quarter

General Mills (NYSE:GIS - news) today reported record results for its fiscal 2002 first quarter. Sales for the 13 weeks ended Aug. 26, 2001, grew 6 percent to $1.77 billion, fueled by 5 percent growth in the company's worldwide unit volume.
France Supermarches Match Selects SeeBeyond for Supply Chain Integration

SeeBeyond, a global provider of eBI solutions, on Monday announced that Supermarches Match chose SeeBeyond to provide its real-time supply chain integration platform.
Harry's Farmers Market Inc. Announces Net Loss in Second Quarter

Harry's Farmers Market Inc. on Monday reported results for the second quarter of fiscal 2002 ending August 1, 2001. The company had a net loss applicable to common shareholders for the second quarter of fiscal 2002 of approximately $0.9 million or ($0.15) per common share.
Nash Finch Company Announces $70 Million in New Business

Nash Finch Company (Nasdaq: NAFC - news), a Minneapolis-based food retailer and distributor, today announced the company has gained the business of several market-leading customers representing $70 million in sales on an annual basis.
American Heroes Fund Continues at Giant Food

To date, Giant Food stores in the Baltimore/Washington area and their Super G division stores serving the Delaware valley region have collected over $250,000 for the company's American Heroes Fund.
Kroger Treasurer Larry Turner Announces Early Retirement After 28 Years with Company

The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR - news) today announced that Lawrence M. Turner, who has served as Treasurer since 1984,plans to retire in early 2002 after 28 years with the Company.

Fleming Opens South Brunswick Distribution Center

WWRE and UDEX to Develop Universal Descriptor Solution

Tesco Plans to Create More Jobs with International Expansion

Penn Traffic Supermarket Chain Launches Three Programs to Help Victims Of National Tragedy

General Mills Reports Record First-Quarter

France Supermarches Match Selects SeeBeyond for Supply Chain Integration

Harry's Farmers Market Inc. Announces Net Loss in Second Quarter

Nash Finch Company Announces $70 Million in New Business

American Heroes Fund Continues at Giant Food

Kroger Treasurer Larry Turner Announces Early Retirement After 28 Years with Company