Research & Analysis

MINNEAPOLIS - Supervalu Inc. on Thursday reported record results for the 13-week fourth quarter of fiscal 2004, which ended Feb. 28. The company reported net sales of $5.0 billion compared to $4.6 billion last year, net earnings of $95.6 million compared to $63.9 million last year, and record diluted earnings per share of $0.70 compared to $0.48 last year.

ZAANDAM, The Netherlands - Ahold today announced the names of the new executive leadership team that will lead its American subsidiary U.S. Foodservice under c.e.o. Lawrence Benjamin. The company also announced the reorganization of U.S. Foodservice's field operations.

As the wine department gears up for summer, new varietals, cutting-edge packaging, and creative campaigns are making white wine white hot.

WEST BRIDGEWATER, Mass. - Today Shaw's Supermarkets is hosting an Earth Day event for associates at its Store Support Center here in anticipation of the annual observance of Earth Day (Thursday, April 22).

Hiring and retaining the right associates can give independent retailers a huge advantage in competing with the Wal-Marts of the world.

When it comes to successful back-to-school merchandising, manufacturers need to hit the books early and study hard.

BOISE, Idaho - Albertsons here today introduced Steakhouse Choice Beef, a new high-quality brand of USDA Choice Angus Beef, to its supermarkets across the country.

INDIANAPOLIS - The Kroger Co. yesterday reached an agreement with the union representing 4,000 of its workers in this market, averting a strike while preserving health and pension benefits and boosting wages.