A&P Stores to Be Sold & Closed: The Complete List
As part of bankruptcy proceedings, A&P announces the closure of 25 stores and the sale of 120 others – so far. Here’s the complete list.
Grocery & Retail News
Country’s Oldest Grocery Chain Goes Bankrupt
The once-storied A&P grocery chain files for bankruptcy, and plans for the pending sale of hundreds of stores to competitors.
CVS Bewilders Shoppers With Expanded “No Sales” Week
Halfway through CVS’ experiment in not offering weekly sales in markets across the country, CVS shoppers are wondering if their area will be next.
Forget Speedy Checkout: How About a “Slow Lane”?
Could couponers, check-writers and slower shoppers benefit from a grocery checkout lane that’s not focused on speeding customers out the door?
Study Suggests Fewer Sales and Coupons
As the economy improves, shoppers seem willing to pay more – so brands see an opportunity to start easing up on the deals.
330 Family Dollar Stores to Be Sold Off: The Complete List
Dollar Tree lists the locations of 330 Family Dollar stores across the country that it will sell, ahead of the dollar store chains’ merger.
Support Veterans By Grocery Shopping on the Fourth
Nearly 700 grocery stores will devote a full day’s profits this Fourth of July, to the Wounded Warrior Project for injured veterans.
The Big Grocery Merger No One’s All That Excited About
Ahold and Delhaize, the owners of Stop & Shop, Giant, Hannaford and Food Lion, combine their companies in a bid for survival and relevance.
Walmart Greeters Will Once Again Welcome and Hassle You
Walmart experiments with moving its famous “greeters” back to the front of the store, to say hello to you, and pester you for your receipt.
Pick Your Own Offers: Grocer Offers “Game Changing” Deals
Not happy with your store’s weekly sales? One supermarket is offering to let you choose the items you’d like to be on sale, every week.
