Research & Analysis

Study Shows Pros and Cons of Southern Califorina Wal-Mart Grocery Business
LOS ANGELES - An economic analysis by a Los Angeles think tank has found that Wal-Mart supercenters' entry into the Southern California grocery industry over the next five years, although it will result in changes and job losses, will increase overall employment in the region and save shoppers billions of dollars, the North County Times reports.
Albertsons, Coca-Cola Partner to Celebrate Black History Month
BOISE, Idaho - Albertsons and Coca-Cola yesterday announced plans for their third annual Black History Month celebration honoring the African-American community. The partnership will observe Black History Month throughout the month of February by donating more than $100,000 to African-American organizations in some of supermarket chain's biggest markets.

Raley's Appoints C.E.O.

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. - William J. Coyne, president of the supermarket chain Raley's since 2002, has been appointed c.e.o., according to the Sacramento Bee.
Kraft to Cut 6,000 Jobs, Close 20 Plants in Restructuring Plan

CHICAGO - Leading food manufacturer Kraft Foods Inc. announced Tuesday it plans to cut 6,000 jobs, or 6 percent of its work force, and close up to 20 plants worldwide by 2007 in a restructuring effort to reverse sluggish sales, The Associated Press reports.
California Controller Urges Safeway to End Strike

SAN FRANCISCO - California State Controller Steve Westly said on Tuesday he has urged Safeway Inc. to end the grocery workers' strike, according to Reuters.
Giant Eagle Lays Off 115 Headquarters Staffers

PITTSBURGH - Giant Eagle last week announced it would lay off 115 management, administrative and clerical workers as part of a restructuring effort. The majority of the cuts are being made at the company's headquarters office in Pittsburgh.
COOL Implementation Delayed Until 2006

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Senate on Thursday passed the Omnibus Appropriations bill, which officially delays enforcement of the current mandatory country of origin labeling (COOL) law for two years, until Sept. 30, 2006. The bill now moves to the President for signature.
Aurora and Pinnacle to Combine Corporate Functions

ST. LOUIS - Aurora Foods Inc. today announced plans to combine operations with Pinnacle Foods Holding Corp. after Aurora's pending reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and its previously announced merger with Pinnacle.
Food Industry Blamed for U.S. Challenge of WHO Anti-Obesity Plan

CHICAGO - The United States is objecting to a draft plan by the World Health Organization to fight the worldwide obesity epidemic, causing harsh international criticism and allegations that the U.S. food industry is behind the policy, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Spartan Stores Consolidates Retail Banners

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Spartan Stores Inc. announced yesterday that it will consolidate its retail grocery banners to streamline operations and create a stronger, more unified brand identity.

Study Shows Pros and Cons of Southern Califorina Wal-Mart Grocery Business

Albertsons, Coca-Cola Partner to Celebrate Black History Month

Raley's Appoints C.E.O.

Kraft to Cut 6,000 Jobs, Close 20 Plants in Restructuring Plan

California Controller Urges Safeway to End Strike

Giant Eagle Lays Off 115 Headquarters Staffers

COOL Implementation Delayed Until 2006

Aurora and Pinnacle to Combine Corporate Functions

Food Industry Blamed for U.S. Challenge of WHO Anti-Obesity Plan

Spartan Stores Consolidates Retail Banners

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