Will You Be Skimping on Groceries to Splurge on Gifts?
Two reports on holiday shopping find that we may be cutting back on groceries, in order to buy more gifts.
Grocery & Retail News
Staples-Office Depot Merger May Not Happen After All
Federal regulators move to block the proposed Staples-Office Depot merger, arguing that it would be bad – for other big businesses.
Your Thanksgiving Meal Will Cost Much More! Or Less. Or Maybe Both.
How much will your Thanksgiving dinner cost this year? No one seems to agree.
What Will Become of the Former Fresh & Easy Stores? The Latest List
The latest updates, as the bankrupt Fresh & Easy seeks buyers for its shuttered stores.
Kroger Expands Again With Another Acquisition
Kroger announces its purchase of Roundy’s, the owner of Pick ‘n Save, Copps, Metro Market and Mariano’s.
Haggen Packs It In? Bankrupt Grocer Plans to Sell All Stores
The bankrupt Haggen grocery chain quietly announces plans to sell off all of its remaining stores.
What Will Become of Your Haggen Store? The Latest List
Albertsons is among the interested buyers, as bankrupt Haggen announces auction dates and baseline bidders for 95 stores.
Surprising No One, Fresh & Easy Goes Bankrupt Again
Fresh & Easy follows up last week’s going-out-of-business announcement with a bankruptcy filing.
So A&P Wants to Sell Your Info: Can They Even Do That?
A&P’s plan to sell customer data raises questions and concerns among shoppers, whose information is now available to the highest bidder.
Walgreens to Buy Rite Aid For $9.4 Billion
Walgreens confirms plans to buy Rite Aid, and continue operating them as separate chains – for now.
