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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 (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.

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.

ShopRite supermarkets announced today that they have established a fund to benefit families and individuals who have been impacted by the World Trade Center disaster. ShopRite will establish the fund with a contribution of $100,000.

Farmer Jack Supermarkets in metrolitan Detroit, Lansing and Toledo, will accept donations to benefit the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.

NORTH HAVEN, Ct., Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company announced today loaded and delivered two tractor-trailers with food and supplies to New York City for the rescue crews assisting in the emergency disaster relief efforts.

Seafood and other specialty foods that are flown in fresh daily could be in short supply, and more expensive, as the result of canceled airline flights across the country.

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

SeeBeyond, global provider of eBI solutions, on Monday announced that Target Corporation has selected SeeBeyond as its enterprise-wide standard for internal application integration as well as its eBusiness integration needs.

Delhaize Group, a global supermarket retailer headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, announced the promotion of two senior executives at two of its Delhaize America business units, following the Group's board of directors meeting held in Salisbury, NC.

MyWebGrocer, provider of online shopping solutions to the retail supermarket industry, announced that it had secured a commitment of $2 million in additional funding from current investors.

United Food and Commercial Workers 588-Northern California today announced that it had reached tentative Agreement on a new, three-year collective bargaining agreement for its over 7,000 members who work in area Raley's, Bel Air and Nob Hill Foods supermarkets.