Safeway Inc. Names Robert Edwards President
Safeway Inc. today named Robert Edwards President of the Company. Mr. Edwards has served as Safeway's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since 2004. …
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Oak Hill Capital Partners Acquires Earth Fare From Monitor Clipper Partners
Earth Fare, Inc. ("Earth Fare") announced today that Oak Hill Capital Partners ("Oak Hill Capital"), a leading private equity firm, has acquired an approximately 80% interest in Earth Fare from Monitor Clipper Partners ("Monitor Clipper") in a transaction that values the company at approximately $300 million. Oak Hill Capital is investing in partnership with Earth Fare's current management team and Monitor Clipper, which retains a significant minority interest. …
Gerrity's Owners Diversify With Save-A-Lot Stores
Joe Fasula, a co-owner of Gerrity's Supermarket, said his family recently entered a licensing agreement with Save-A-Lot, a limited-assortment, 1,200-market chain based in St. Louis. …
L.A. Council Moves Ahead On Ban Of Paper & Plastic Bags
A Los Angeles City Council committee moved forward Wednesday with a plan to end the use of paper and plastic bags at supermarket checkout lines, saying such a move would spur consumers to switch to more environmentally friendly reusable ones. …
Wal-Mart Delays Stores Planned For Washington D.C.
Wal-Mart has extended its timeline to open stores in the District, and now does not plan to open its first store in the city until the end of 2013. …