Market Trends

Shaw's Buys Control of 18 Ames Stores

WEST BRIDGEWATER, Mass. - Shaw's Supermarkets Inc. prevailed in the final bidding for control of 18 former Ames Stores at an open auction on Friday in New York.
Giordano Promoted to President of Quality Food Centers

CINCINNATI - The Kroger Co. on Friday announced that Donna Giordano has been promoted to president of Quality Food Centers, which operates 86 stores in Oregon and Washington.
INTERNATIONAL: The Cuban connection

Luxury-starved citizens of the land of Castro desire American rice, eggs, and pears, but lack the cash to pay for them.
PG PROFILE: Kroger

Is Kroger scared of Wal-Mart? No way. The nation's largest non-Arkansas-based food chain is No. 1 or No. 2 in 41 major markets.
Supermarket FRESH FOOD Business: The greatest produce show on earth

This year's sold-out PMA Fresh Summit offered everything from educational workshops on international issues to the latest innovations in value-added produce.
INDEPENDENTS REPORT: Passion, people, planning

In the highly competitive Lansing, Mich. market, L&L Food Centers has been going strong for three generations.
Supermarket GROCERY Business: Big dogs

Larger sizes, improved quality, and innovative varieties are giving new life to the old frankfurter category.
MANAGEMENT: Smooth transition seen at Pathmark

Employees say they'll miss Jim Donald, but they give thumbs up to new c.e.o. Eileen Scott.

Toys "R" Us and Albertsons Sign Toy Store Test Agreement