Retail & FoodService

Multi-format food and fuel retailer Giant Eagle, Inc. is launching its first Good Cents Grocery + More store on Sunday, November 4, at 7215 McKnight Road in Pittsburgh's North Hills, bringing a uniquely fresh approach to value-priced grocery shopping in Pittsburgh. …

Outside, it was a grey, blustery day in the West Loop Tuesday morning, as the remnants of Hurricane Sandy rushed through town. It was the kind of day that didn’t make for much in the way of street traffic aside from a few folks hustling to work downtown, as wind barreled swiftly and unforgivingly down the streets. …

The grocer, which has been trying to remake its image since it emerged from bankruptcy six years ago, is tentatively pushing ahead with a plan to open these remodeled, more upscale stores despite its merger with Bi-Lo in March. …

The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) announced Marnette Perry has been named Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives and Operations, and Michael Ellis has been named Senior Vice President, Retail Divisions. The appointments support Kroger's long-term growth plans announced recently. …

Paper Pak Industries announced the appointment of Sara Bishop Cohen to the newly created position of Supply Chain Manager. Cohen will report to PPI’s Director of Operations, Harvey Nafius, and be responsible for the company’s manufacturing planning, procurement and materials control. …