Warehouse Management

Webvan Group Inc. announced on Friday that it has entered into a $2.5 million contract for the sale of its technology platform to Mercury Acquisitions Corporation, a company controlled by Webvan's founder, Louis Borders.

SUPERVALU INC. on Thursday announced results for the second quarter of fiscal 2002, which ended September 8, 2001. The company reported sales for the second quarter of $4.7 billion, net earnings of $52.1 million, earnings per share of $0.39 and cash earnings per share of $0.46.

The Kroger Co. on Wednesday reported earnings of $0.32 per diluted share excluding costs related to a merger and one-time expenses, for the second quarter ended August 18, 2001. These results represent an increase of 19% over the second quarter of 2000, on the same basis.

Fleming announced on Wednesday the successful opening and initiation of service from its newest distribution center in South Brunswick, N.J.

Specialty Grocer to Use LargeOne of the county's largest warehouses soon will become a distribution hub for specialty grocer Trader Joe's.

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.

Kmart Corporation on Thursday announced that it will restructure certain aspects of its overall operations. The focus of this restructuring program will be on the supply chain infrastructure, including the reconfiguration of Kmart's distribution center network and implementation of new operating software across its supply chain.

Fleming on Tuesday announced that it has completed the series of transactions that places former Furrs Supermarkets locations into the hands of new retail operators and creates approximately $175 million in distribution revenue for its Lubbock, Texas distribution facility.