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Why The Nostalgia? A&P Train Wreck Was Decades In The Making

Taking Stock
So, the inevitable inevitably happened at A&P. Surprised by the bankruptcy? Hardly. Surprised by the timing? Yes.
January 6, 2011

In & Around Food World

In & Around Food World
Dick Bestany's take on the industry.
January 6, 2011

Taking Stock: An Inevitable Ending To An Inglorious Recent History

Taking Stock
So, the inevitable inevitably happened at A&P.
December 18, 2010

Soup To Nutz

Soup to Nutz
Commentary by Maria Maggio.
December 18, 2010

In & Around Food World

In & Around Food World
Dick Bestany's take on the industry.
December 6, 2010

Wal-Mart Ready To Explode Into Washington, DC Market

Taking Stock
The speculation has been rampant for about six months, and Wal-Mart made it official last month by acknowledging that it will enter Washington, DC.
December 6, 2010

Soup To Nutz

Soup to Nutz
Commentary by Maria Maggio
November 16, 2010

Retail Sales At $11.8B, It's Another Banner Year For Wakefern

Taking Stock
Over the past five years, no retailer or wholesaler has been able to navigate market conditions better than Wakefern.
November 16, 2010

In & Around Food World

In & Around Food World
Dick Bestany's look at the industry.
November 2, 2010

The Waters Get Murkier For A&P, Supervalu

Taking Stock
Things continue to go downhill at A&P, and they're not much better at Supervalu.
November 2, 2010

Soup To Nutz

Soup to Nutz
Maria Maggio's musings on the industry's latest news.
October 21, 2010

Mullany Reflects 'Softer,' But Still Tenacious Wal-Mart

Taking Stock
Jeff Metzger's taking on the Northeast food industry.
October 21, 2010

In & Around Food World

In & Around Food World
Dick Bestany chats about the goings on in the Mid-Atlantic.
October 7, 2010

Taking Stock: Acme Changes Reflect Larger Moves At HQ

Taking Stock
Acme has completed the realignment of its marketing and merchandising staff with only a couple of job eliminations.
September 22, 2010

Soup To Nutz

Soup to Nutz
Maria Maggio's take on the industry in the Food Trade News market.
September 22, 2010

In & Around Food World

In & Around Food World
Dick Bestany's take on what's new in the food industry.
September 22, 2010

Taking Stock: Bottom Dollar Will Find Competition No Bargain In Bruising Marketplace

Taking Stock
Bottom Dollar plans to expand in the Delaware and Lehigh Valleys of Pennsylvania.
August 18, 2010

Soup To Nutz

Soup to Nutz
Maria Maggio dishes on all that's news in the Food Trade News marketing area.
August 18, 2010

Taking Stock: Customer Driver, Store Focused Remain Ahold USA Watchwords

Taking Stock
It was the World Cup of all industry meetings at the Ahold USA vendor meeting in Hershey, PA.
August 5, 2010

In & Around Food World

In & Around Food World
Dick Bestany's take on the industry.
August 5, 2010

Soup To Nutz

Soup to Nutz
Maria Maggio dishes on all that's happening in the Food Trade News market.
July 6, 2010

Taking Stock: In DelVal, If You’re Not Playin’ You May Not Be Stayin’

Taking Stock
There were no layups for any of the merchants that operated in this overstored, fiercely competitive market
June 30, 2010

Soup To Nutz

Soup to Nutz
Maria Maggio takes a look at what's moving and shaking in the Food Trade News market.
June 30, 2010

In & Around Food World

In & Around Food World
Dick Bestany talks about the goings-on in the Food World neighborhood.
June 30, 2010