A look at the changes at Delhaize America, along with other recent news of the market.

Jeff Metzger's analysis of the expected deal involving Cerberus and Supervalu, his take on the upcoming retirement of Ahold USA's Carl Schlicker, and more.

Dick Bestany's reporting on the industry for the month of November.

Maria Maggio's musings on the industry.

Jeff Metzger's analysis of the news in the market, including the announcement that Carl Schlicker will retire from Ahold USA in February, his update on the status of a potential deal between Supervalu and Cerberus, and more.

Jeff Metzger's analysis of the potential sale of Supervalu, a review of Weis Markets' recent vendor meeting and the rest of the news of the industry.

Maria Maggio's musings on the industry.

Dick Bestany's take on the news of the day in the Mid-Atlantic food industry.

Jeff Metzger's analysis of the recent news about Supervalu, which many expect could be acquired by Cerberus within the next month. Plus, his take on the rest of the news in the industry.

Jeff Metzger's take on the newest developments at Supervalu, Delhaize America, Ahold USA and from around the rest of the trade.

Maria Maggio's musings on the news of the industry.

Jeff Metzger discusses the change of the guard at Delhaize America as Ron Hodge announces his retirement, along with other news in the industry.

Dick Bestany's news from around the industry.

First of all, we wish new Supervalu chief executive Wayne Sales the best of luck. He’ll certainly need it after inheriting a damaged company whose ongoing problems are complex, multi-faceted and will be difficult to repair, especially with less money to invest and a lack of confidence from Wall Street.…

I recently read that July 2012 was the hottest on record and that by the year 2080 the average daily temperature for July will be 110 degrees. I am sure I won’t be around to see them, but there certainly was a preview with many days over 100 last month.…

Usually this column is written in Columbia, MD at home or at the editorial offices of Best-Met Publishing. However, for the first time since Food World was acquired by Best-Met Publishing--1978--it is being written on Cape Cod in Orleans, MA as Kathy and I are on an extended vacation with…

For those Taking Stock readers who believe I have for the past few years harbored a strong personal dislike for deposed Supervalu CEO Craig Herkert, you would be inaccurate. On the other hand, for those of you who believe my criticism has been directed at Herkert’s utterly dismal performance, you…

Maria Maggio's musings on the news of the industry.

Jeff's Metzger's analysis of the news that Supervalu has suspended its dividend and will see an asset review.

Dick Bestany's reporting on the goings-on on the Food World marketing area.

Jeff Metzger's analysis of Ahold USA's recently completed annual vendor meeting, and other news from the past few weeks in the supermarket industry.

Maria Maggio's musings on the industry.

Jeff Metzger's input on the surprising news that Jeff Martin has resigned as Ahold USA EVP-merchandising and marketing.

Dick Bestany's musings on the Mid-Atlantic food industry.

Jeff Metzger breaks down the results of the Food World 2012 Market Study.

Jeff Metzger's analysis of the latest news in the Northeast food industry

Maria Maggio's musings on the goings-on in the food industry.

Dick Bestany's musings on the food industry in the Mid-Atlantic.

Jeff Metzger's analysis of the recent news of alleged bribery by Wal-Mart executives in Mexico.

Maria Maggio's musings on the current events in the food industry.

Jeff Metzger's analysis of Supervalu's most recent financial report and Craig Herkert's earnings call performance.

Dick Bestany chats about the news in the Baltimore-Washington food industry.

Jeff Metzger's analysis of the new labor agreement between UFCW Locals 400 and 27 and Giant/Landover and Safeway.

Maria Maggio's musings on the food industry in the Food Trade News marketing area.

Jeff Metzger summarizes the Saint Joseph's University Food Industry Summit 2012.

Dick Bestany's musings on the people and events in the Mid-Atlantic food industry.

Jeff Metzger's analysis of the future of A&P now that the bankruptcy court has approved the retailer's reorganization plan.

Maria Maggio's musings on the food industry in the Food Trade News market.

Jeff Metzger's comments on Acme president Dan Sander's recent address to AMR/MAFTO and parent company Supervalu's recent performance.

Dick Bestany's news from the world of food.