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Albertsons to Close Unprofitable Texas Stores in 2019

 By WGB Staff on Nov. 30, 2018

The retailer is shuttering two Dallas-area locations, with plans for new store development.

Retailers

Albertsons Buys Disputed Safeway Bonds

 By WGB Staff on Nov. 30, 2018

The $330 million investment settles with holders alleging the company was in default.

Stores

5 Former Marsh Stores to Hit Auction Block

By Jon Springer on Nov. 29, 2018

“Motivated seller” looking to move vacant stores that went unsold in Chapter 11.

Retailers

Dollar Tree to Double Down on Family Dollar Renovations

By Jon Springer on Nov. 29, 2018

1,000 remodels, 200 conversions on tap for fiscal 2019 as the discount banner continues to struggle in third-quarter 2018.

Retailers

Fresh Market Taps Chris Himebauch for Senior Leadership Team

By WGB Staff on Nov. 29, 2018

The retailer has appointed the industry executive as SVP and chief human resources officer.

CPG

Campbell, Third Point Declare Truce

By Jon Springer on Nov. 27, 2018

The settlement will add two activist nominees to the board of the struggling CPG giant.

Fresh Food

FDA Developing New Labels to Identify Safe Romaine Lettuce

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 27, 2018

The new packaging would designate which products are safe to consume based on where they were grown.

Industry Partners

GMDC's VP of Finance and Administration to Retire

By WGB Staff on Nov. 26, 2018

Ann McConnell will be replaced by association newcomer James Engstrom.

Retailers

Alliance Retail Group Hires New Chief Sales Officer

By WGB Staff on Nov. 26, 2018

Sam Rhodes to lead merchandising and related functions for the 960-store retail ad group.

Retailers

Ahold's New Digital Platform to Bring Retail Brands to the Forefront

By Jon Springer on Nov. 26, 2018

Chief Digital Officer J.J. Fleeman highlights "Powered by Peapod" and ambitious plans for omnichannel growth.

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