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UNFI Q4 Profits Dip on Mix, Freight Costs

 By Jon Springer on Sep. 20, 2018

The distributor said increased sales to Whole Foods weighed on margins and contributed to below-plan profits.

Retailers

Mixed Q2 Results Sink Kroger Stock

 By Jon Springer on Sep. 13, 2018

Officials said store resets tempered ID sales while margins dropped, but earnings surpassed expectations.

CPG

Hostess Feels Pain of Walmart Pinch

By Jon Springer on Sep. 09, 2018

The Twinkie maker said a reduction in promotional space trimmed sales and financial projections.

CPG

Campbell’s Investor Takes Aim at Entire Board

By Jon Springer on Sep. 07, 2018

Third Point rips "dismal" performance, blames sibling heirs; Weis Markets separately draws investor attention.

Retailers

Walmart Breaks Through in Q2

By Jon Springer on Aug. 26, 2018

Grocery sales and e-commerce power best comps in a decade, the retailer said.

Retailers

Inside the Suspenseful Final Moments of the Supervalu-UNFI Deal

By Jon Springer on Aug. 21, 2018

A seven-month auction came down to last-minute phone calls and a choice between equal offers, a new filing shows.

Retailers

Recalls Trigger Lower Earnings Forecast for SpartanNash

By Jon Springer on Aug. 15, 2018

The distributor cited "headwinds" including anticipation of lower sales and revenue from processed foods while slashing fiscal earnings expectations.

Retailers

Tops' Pension Settlement to Pave Path Out of Bankruptcy

By Jon Springer on Aug. 14, 2018

The retailer has asked U.S. Bankruptcy Court to approve a pension settlement described as a key to emergence.

Fresh Food

CPI: Grocery Prices Up Modestly in July

By Jon Springer on Aug. 13, 2018

The Consumer Price Index showed mixed results in July as gap vs. input costs narrowed.

Retailers

Ingles Sees Broad-Based Sales Gains in Q3

By WGB Staff on Aug. 10, 2018

The retailer said sales improved in all categories as store traffic and average ticket increased.

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