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    Acme union threatens to strike  Nov 18, 2009
    The four stores in the Mercer County region have a total of 450 employees, including managers and members of another union, according to Gail Street, a spokeswoman for Acme parent company's, Minneapolis-based Supervalu Inc.. Acme did not respond to a question about the health-care plan, but issued a statement condemning the union's vote last week to permit a strike if negotiations fail. (NJ.com -- Times)

    Arden Group, Inc.: Warming Up or Cooling Off?  Nov 14, 2009
    SUPERVALU INC.(NYSE: SVU). This Quarter (11/12/2009). (MSNBC -- Business)

    Business Briefs  Nov 13, 2009
    Gordy s County Market of Chippewa Falls is the 2009 Grand Master Marketer for the northern region of SuperValu Inc. ... Supervalu honored the store at an awards ceremony on Oct. 24 in Minneapolis ... The Master Marketer competition rewards Supervalu-affiliated grocers in a variety of categories for their advertising initiatives, community programs, in-store promotions and sales events. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Pequot commission amends CUP for proposed grocery  Nov 8, 2009
    The site of the Bradmor Motel along Highway 371 in Pequot Lakes is the site of the proposed Supervalu grocery store and retail development ... Marohn said he believed a grocery store would be developed there and that it would be a Supervalu, but in written comments to the commission, he said getting the deal right, even if that meant it happened a few years down the road, was better than getting it wrong today ... The proposed Supervalu will be a 24-hour grocery store. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)

    In brief: Escada | Warehouse closing | General Growth heiress  Nov 6, 2009
    Jewel-Osco parent Supervalu Inc. plans to close a warehouse in west suburban Wood Dale, eliminating 111 jobs ... Supervalu provided notice of the layoffs to the state. (Crain's Chicago Business)

    Biggs president Kaczynski to leave  Nov 5, 2009
    This followed the announced retirement of Chief Operating Officer Mike Jackson, in June, at which time Supervalu said it planned to realign its leadership structure to be more customer-focused ... He worked at Supervalu from 1981 through 1990, when he joined Giant Food Stores Inc. and eventually was named executive vice president of sales and marketing ... Prior to joining Bigg s, he held positions in marketing and category management at Supervalu. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)

    Two U.S. Deaths Possible in Beef Recall  Nov 4, 2009
    It went to retailers including Trader Joe's, Price Chopper, Lancaster and Wild Harvest, Shaw's, a unit of Supervalu, BJ's, Ford Brothers and Giant, a unit of Ahold, in eight states -- Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Virginia. A complete list of products is available at. (MEDLINEplus)

    Winn-Dixie quarterly loss widens; shares fall  Nov 1, 2009
    Last week, Winn-Dixie's larger rival Supervalu Inc (SVU.N) slashed its quarterly dividend and gave a weak full-year profit forecast, hit by a fierce price war among food sellers. Winn-Dixie cut its full-year 2010 earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) outlook to between 140 million and 160 million. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)

    No Matter How Bad It Gets, Consumers Will Still Buy Toilet Paper  Oct 29, 2009
    Its top customers include Albertsons, Supervalu () and Kroger (). That core business accounts for a little less than 50% of total sales but more than 70% of company profits. (Investors Business Daily)

    Winn-Dixie quarterly loss widens; shares fall  Oct 28, 2009
    Last week, Winn-Dixie's larger rival Supervalu Inc (SVU.N) slashed its quarterly dividend and gave a weak full-year profit forecast, hit by a fierce price war among food sellers. Winn-Dixie cut its full-year 2010 earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) outlook to between 140 million and 160 million. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)

    Lincoln Park's Urban Fresh to close  Oct 24, 2009
    (Reuters) Supervalu Inc. is shutting down its lone Urban Fresh store after just over a year, marking its second thwarted attempt at trying a new concept on the same busy street in Chicago ... Supervalu chain will keep the property and attempt to lease it to another party ... "This is not a problem or an issue that's unique to Supervalu," said Jim Hertel, managing partner at Willard Bishop LLC, a grocery consulting firm. (Crain's Chicago Business)

    Rasmussen to take ownership of Gordy's True Value  Oct 23, 2009
    The Schafer family owns five County Market stores, one SuperValu and four gas stations. The growing chain of businesses was founded in 1966 by Gordy Schafer, who opened a small grocery store in Chippewa Falls across from Holy Ghost School. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Gordys to sell True Value stores  Oct 22, 2009
    The Schafer family owns five County Market stores, one SuperValu and four gas stations. PLEASE NOTE. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Acosta leasing new office site  Oct 22, 2009
    Acosta does a lot of business with Supervalu Inc. and wanted to stay within about five miles of Supervalu s Eden Prairie headquarters ... Companies such as Dole Food Co. Inc., Sara Lee Corp., Del Monte Foods Co., WhiteWave Foods Co. and The Hershey Co. have all opened or expanded their offices near Supervalu s headquarters in the past three years. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)

    Earnings Roundup: Supervalu, Western Union  Oct 21, 2009
    Earnings roundup: Supervalu profit drops, Western Union earnings sink amid legal expense ... (AP) Supervalu Inc., one of the nation's largest grocers, says it will revamp its strategy to draw consumers whose shopping habits may be changed forever by the recession. (ABC News -- Wire)

    Matching Gifts  Oct 21, 2009
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    Vaccine Market Booms: There's No Business Like Flu Business  Oct 15, 2009
    "Flu shots present a good opportunity to bring new customers into our stores," says Cassie Richardson, spokesperson for SUPERVALU, one of the country's largest supermarket chains. Drawing customers to the back of a store, where pharmacies are often located, offers retailers a chance to pitch products that might otherwise go unnoticed. (ABC News -- Business)

    Grilled beef adds sizzle to meals  Oct 11, 2009
    "With beef, outdoor chefs have a lot of different options from which to choose to create delicious and interesting grilled meals all summer long," says Genie Nicholas, culinary development manager at SUPERVALU. "In addition, with more people opting to cook at home because of the economy, grilled beef provides one of the easiest ways to enjoy a restaurant-quality meal at home, at an affordable price.". ADVERTISEMENT. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)

    Supervalu Inc.  Oct 10, 2009
    Supervalu needs to find the right balance between lowering prices and using less promotion, she said. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)

    Grocers putting more stock in store brands  Oct 9, 2009
    National grocer Supervalu Inc., based in Minneapolis, doesn't see it fitting "within our current business model or the strategy we have for our own brands program," spokeswoman Haley Meyer said. Walmart spokeswoman Caren Epstein said the world's largest retailer benefits from its scale instead of owning factories to produce low-priced store items, led by the Great Value brand. (AZCentral -- Business)

    Kroger cranks up store-brand manufacturing  Oct 8, 2009
    "For consumers, it's a glorious thing," said Mintel analyst Faron, who especially likes Supervalu Inc.'s Pork Carnitas Enchilada Casserole and Safeway's quick-lunch Rice Noodle Soup Bowl ... National grocer Supervalu Inc., based in Minneapolis, doesn't see it fitting "within our current business model, or the strategy we have for our own brands program," spokeswoman Haley Meyer said. (MSNBC -- Business)

    Departing Supervalu exec joins Wal-Mart  Oct 1, 2009
    Grocery industry watchers suspected that Mac Naughton had been a candidate for the CEO job at Supervalu (NYSE: SVU) until Supervalu as its new CEO to replace Jeff Noddle in May. As it happens Herkert came to Supervalu from Bentonville, Ark ... Mac Naughton joined Supervalu in 2006 as part of Supervalu s acquisition of assets from Boise, Idaho-based. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)

    More reshuffling at Supervalu as marketing chief resigns  Sep 30, 2009
    Craig Herkert, Supervalu's CEO and president, in a statement described Mac Naughton as an integral part of our management team and has helped us lay the foundation for our company s future success. Supervalu s merchandising and marketing functions will report directly to Herkert while the company searches for a replacement for Mac Naughton ... Mac Naughton joined Supervalu in 2006 as the part of the acquisition of part of Albertsons, where Duncan served as executive vice president of... (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)

    Jack Daniels launches packaged meats  Sep 17, 2009
    The entrees were test marketed in September 2008 in Southern California and have been expanded into grocery stores across the country, including Albertsons, Kroger, Supervalu and select Costco locations. The Jack Daniel Distillery in Lynchburg, Tenn. (Louisville Business First, KY)

    Jack Daniel's Launches Line of Fully Cooked Meat Entrees  Sep 16, 2009
    Now consumers may go to their supermarket or club store and purchase the finest ribs, barbecue meats and chicken prepared with Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey and ready to heat and serve at home," said Dorsey. "Our endeavor at Completely Fresh Foods is to provide world class products and we are using special cooking and preparation methods to create authentic Jack Daniel's products including slow cooking for up to 9 hours, proprietary Jack Daniel's flavored spice rubs that are hand applied and... (PR Newswire)

    Kroger cuts guidance as 2Q profit falls 8 pct  Sep 16, 2009
    Megan Licursi, a Cincinnati small-business owner who shops for her family of three, said she goes to Kroger for ingredients for the evening meal but increasingly is doing her major shopping at SuperValu Inc.'s bigg's grocery store because it's easier to rack up gasoline discounts there than with Kroger's loyalty card. "We've also started buying a lot more of the store brands," she said. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)

    Nature Vision is now Swordfish Financial  Sep 6, 2009
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    Dominick's slices prices in bid to lure recession-weary shoppers  Aug 28, 2009
    Supervalu Inc., which owns Jewel and rings up $44. 5 billion in annual sales, also said late last month that earnings slipped 30% as more customers purchased discounted goods. (Crain's Chicago Business)

    Supervalu pulls mac and cheese products  Aug 15, 2009
    Supervalu recalling macaroni and cheese products - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal ... Supervalu recalling macaroni and cheese products ... Eden Prairie-based Supervalu (NYSE: SVU) said the products include 38-ounce packages of Culinary Circle Gourmet Macaroni and Cheese, sold in the frozen-foods sections at stores including Cub Foods, Acme, Albertsons, Bigg s, Farm Fresh, Hornbacher s, Jewel-Osco, Lucky, Shaw s and Star Market, Shop n Save and Shoppers Food & Pharmacy in all of the... (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)

    Click to read:Consumer Prices Fall as Shoppers Hold Back  Aug 15, 2009
    Big supermarket operators such as Supervalu Inc. and Safeway Inc. - which operates 1,739 stores in the West, Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and western Canada - have pressured packaged-food makers to cut prices ... "If the item is not on sale in our stores, it is far more likely to remain on the shelf," Supervalu CEO Craig Herkert said last month on a conference call with investors. (CBS News)

    Ripple effect: Loss of anchor stores hurts smaller neighbors  Aug 10, 2009
    Acme, owned by Minnesota-based Supervalu Inc., said it was actively marketing the property it vacated in February and would consider even the Shop Rite offer, which was submitted a week ago in writing. The company denied claims in the petition that Acme wanted to block a competing supermarket from taking over the property to protect sales at its other stores. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)

    Target to split with Amazon.com  Aug 8, 2009
    Target's decision mirrors a similar bring-it-in-house strategy that Target initiated last year when it decided to distribute its own food and groceries rather than rely on Eden Prairie-based Supervalu Corp. (NYSE: SVU). Minneapolis-based Target (NYSE: TGT) had revenue of $64. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)

    Whole Foods Profit Tops View, Shares Up  Aug 5, 2009
    Whole Foods is known for being more expensive than supermarkets run by major operators like Kroger Co , Supervalu Inc or Safeway Inc. Still, it has been working on its prices to draw consumers who are hesitant to spend more for the organic or gourmet tag in the recession. (ABC News -- Wire)

    Who's overpaid? And why?  Aug 3, 2009
    He ranked No. 5 in pay, while Supervalu ranked No. 70 for performance ... He did not receive a salary increase, bonus or incentives, but Supervalu recognized costs of $5 million for his stock awards and options, and his pension value increased almost $1 ... Supervalu s revenue increased 1. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)

    All residents deserve access to grocery stores  Jul 31, 2009
    Grocery wholesaler Associated Food Stores Inc. says it has agreed to buy 36 Albertsons stores in Utah from Minneapolis-based Supervalu Inc.. In a press release Tuesday, Salt Lake City-based Associated Food Stores says the companies expect the transaction to be completed within the next few months. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)

    Bee readers pick the best ice cream places  Jul 31, 2009
    SUPERVALU Cools Taste Buds This Summer with Innovative New Collection of Frozen Treats. SUPERVALU (NYSE: SVU) today announced the launch of an innovative new collection of frozen treats, including four new Stone Ridge Creamery tart frozen yogurts and six new Culinary Circle ice cream desserts ... With National Ice Cream month in full swing, SUPERVALUs treasure trove of ice cream and tart frozen yogurt treats puts the grocery retailer at the forefront of cool dessert offerings and... (Fresno Bee)

    Supervalu cuts outlook, sells stores  Jul 29, 2009
    -based Supervalu reported net earnings of $113 million for the quarter that ended June 20, down from $162 million in the comparable period last year ... Supervalu said it now expects full-year earnings of $1 ... We anticipate recent trends and the pressures the consumer is facing will continue in the near term, Supervalu CEO Craig Herkert said in a statement. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)

    Associated Food to buy Albertsons: Logan store 1 of 36 changing hands in Utah  Jul 29, 2009
    Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 3:20 AM CDT Logan s Albertsons is among 36 statewide that Associated Food Stores has agreed to purchase from Supervalu, which has owned the chain of grocery stores for about three years ... Supervalu will realize about 150 million in after-tax net proceeds from the sale, that company said ... Associated Food began discussing the sale with Supervalu, a Minneapolis-based company, in February, Gallacher said. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)

    Business Briefing  Jul 27, 2009
    -- Quarterly financial results from DreamWorks, Norfolk Southern, Office Depot, Supervalu, U.S. Steel, Valero Energy and Viacom. W. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)

    The vanishing apostrophes  Jul 27, 2009
    Albertsons is part of the Supervalu Inc. family of food stores, which also includes Shaw's supermarkets in New England, which continue to use the apostrophe. Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas, the newly elected chairman of the National Governors Association, said he had no intention of restoring the apostrophe to the organization's name. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)

    Tribe cuts ribbon on long-delayed grocery store  Jul 18, 2009
    A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at 5 p.m. at the new SuperValu grocery, a quarter-mile west of Mission on U.S. Highway 18, and the store has been "extremely busy" ever since, manager Jennifer Jacobs said. "Our sales are doing really well, so far," she said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    Ukrop's CEO sends letter denying sale Ukrop's CEO sends a letter to employees saying reports of company's sale are based on 'speculation'  Jul 16, 2009
    Metzger's report says that Harris Teeter is the leading contender to buy the chain but also mentions Supervalu and Ahold as suitors. Supervalu is the parent company of Shoppers, and Ahold is the parent of Giant. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)

    In brief: Former Jewel HQ | John Buck Co. | Exelon  Jul 15, 2009
    6-acre property at 1955 W. North Ave. The division of Minnesota-based Supervalu Inc. moved its offices last year to northwest suburban Itasca, but delayed putting the two- and three-story building on the market while it considered expanding. Jewel-Osco will keep the adjacent distribution center of about 1. (Crain's Chicago Business)

    Supervalu to realign after execs retire  Jul 10, 2009
    Supervalu to realign after two execs retire - Business Courier of Cincinnati ... Supervalu to realign after two execs retire ... -based Supervalu, as well as president of the company s retail midwest region. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)

    Supervalu Says President, COO Jackson to Retire  Jul 9, 2009
    Supervalu says President, COO Mike Jackson to retire; retail realignment planned ... Supervalu said Wednesday its President and Chief Operating Officer Mike Jackson will retire effective August 14 ... Supervalu has appointed a new CEO, cut costs and taken several other steps recently to improve business. (ABC News -- Wire)

    FOOD: Grocers roll out deeper price cuts (22)  Jun 30, 2009
    Separately, Supervalu Inc., the Minnesota-based parent company of Albertsons, said last week that revenue in the March-May quarter fell an average of 3 percent at stores open more than a year. Supermarkets' profits vary with their responses to the recession, industry consultant Paul Weitzel said Wednesday. (North County Times)

    You Simply Can't Ignore These Stocks  Jun 27, 2009
    It's not only the largest company in this field (and the only one that's publicly traded), but it also has contractual relationships with big names like McDonald's and SUPERVALU (NYSE: SVU) grocery stores. It's a cyclical business to be sure, but Darling is free-cash-flow positive, has more cash than long-term debt, and has tenured management -- which means it's worth your time to research. (MSNBC -- Business)

    Supervalu shareholders OK 'say on pay'  Jun 26, 2009
    Supervalu shareholders approve say on pay resolution - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal ... Supervalu shareholders approve say on pay resolution ... Shareholders passed the so-called say on pay resolution at the Supervalu s annual meeting on Thursday, ignoring a warning from the Eden Prairie-based grocery chain s board of directors that it could put the company at a competitive disadvantage. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)

    Grilled beef adds sizzle to summer meals  Jun 24, 2009
    "With beef, outdoor chefs have a lot of different options from which to choose to create delicious and interesting grilled meals all summer long," says Genie Nicholas, culinary development manager at SUPERVALU. "In addition, with more people opting to cook at home because of the economy, grilled beef provides one of the easiest ways to enjoy a restaurant-quality meal at home, at an affordable price.". Tongs up. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)

    Jewel to close, replace store near Wrigley  Jun 6, 2009
    Jewel, owned by Minnesota-based Supervalu Inc., plans to close its 21,875-square-foot store at 3630 N. Southport Ave. on June 26, according to a spokeswoman ... The grocer had planned to rebuild the Southport store as part of an expansion plan announced in mid-2006 when Supervalu bought Jewels parent company, Albertsons Inc.. (Crain's Chicago Business)

    Supervalu vendors head for SW  Jun 1, 2009
    Supervalu vendors a boon for SW metro - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal ... Supervalu vendors a boon for SW metro ... Paul Business Journal Frank Jimenez runs Hershey;s Eden Prairie office, which is there specifically to work with Supervalu. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)

    Supervalu vendors a boon for SW metro  Jun 1, 2009
    Paul Business Journal Frank Jimenez runs Hershey;s Eden Prairie office, which is there specifically to work with Supervalu ... Since its purchase of Albertsons three years ago this week, Eden Prairie-based Supervalu Inc. has indirectly helped feed demand for office space in and around its headquarters ... Just as Target Corp. has attracted vendors to open satellite offices near its headquarters in downtown Minneapolis, Supervalu has prompted some well-known brand name companies to set up shop in... (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)

    Supervalu approves stock repurchase plan  May 29, 2009
    Eden Prairie-based Supervalu (NYSE: SVU) said the company will make the repurchases chiefly with cash generated from the settlement of stock options ... Supervalu stock, which was trading at about $35 per share a year ago, is now trading around $16 after a fiscal year in which the grocery store giant of $2 ... Also on Thursday, Supervalu said its board of approved a 1. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)

    W.S. Darley wins Business of the Year award  May 24, 2009
    Gordy s Supervalu in Cornell was the winner for Quadrant 2. The Gordy Schafer family purchased this grocery in February and has brought the advantages of their grocery operations to the Cornell area. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Noddle nixes idea that he was forced out  May 22, 2009
    Jeffery Noddle, CEO and chairman, Supervalu Inc. ... In a story that appeared May 11 in New York-based trade publication Supermarket News, two Wall Street analysts questioned the motives behind Noddle s retirement as CEO of Eden Prairie-based Supervalu ... -based Wal-Mart in 2000, Herkert spent 23 years with Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Inc., which is now owned by Supervalu. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)

    Sound Off - May 18  May 19, 2009
    I personally saw a police car parked in the handicapped space at the SuperValu store opposite the county courthouse. No blue light was showing, indicating to me there was no emergency. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)

    Compensation slips for Supervalu CEO  May 14, 2009
    Last week, Eden Prairie-based Supervalu (NYSE: SVU) that Wal-Mart Stores Inc. executive Craig Herkert will succeed the 62-year-old Noddle, who has been CEO since 2001 ... The transition comes after a year in which Supervalu on sales of $44 ... Supervalu s annual meeting will be held on Thursday, June 25, at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)

    Gordys SuperValu nominated for EDC award  May 9, 2009
    Gordys SuperValu nominated for EDC award ... The new Gordy s SuperValu store in Cornell is among the nominees for Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation s third annual Business Awards ... Gordy and Donna Schafer, patriarchs of the Gordy s chain of grocery, hardware and gas stations, purchased Cornell SuperValu in February and were nominated for the EDC awards in Quadrant 2, the northeast corner of Chippewa County. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Supervalu names Wal-Mart exec new CEO, succeeding Noddle  May 7, 2009
    Supervalu picks Wal-Mart exec as next CEO - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal ... Supervalu picks Wal-Mart exec as next CEO ... Noddle will continue to serve as executive chairman for at least one year and work with Herkert during a transition over the upcoming months, according to a Supervalu press release. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)

    SOCKING STOCKS  May 6, 2009
    Among the important employers in Obama's crosshairs: Aetna, Alcoa, Allstate, American Express, Berkshire Hathaway, Best Buy, Cisco Systems, Coca-Cola, Costco Wholesale, Dell, Dow Chemical, DuPont, Exxon Mobil, Ford, General Motors, GMAC, Hewlett-Packard, Honeywell, IBM, Intel, Johnson & Johnson, Kraft Foods, Kroger, McDonald's, Merck, Microsoft, Motorola, News Corp., PepsiCo, Pfizer, Procter & Gamble, Safeway, Sears, Sprint Nextel, Supervalu, Sysco, Target, Time Warner, Walgreens and Walt... (New York Post -- Opinions)

    Stores see shelves empty of sanitizers, face masks  May 2, 2009
    Grocery chain Supervalu Inc. said it is seeing more shoppers using the wipes it provides to cleanse its cart handles. The makers of these products are feeling the demand, too. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Foodland shows 'hungry for dinner' ad campaign  Apr 15, 2009
    As the base of Foodland operators has shrunk over the past several years, the group supplied by Minnesota grocery distributor Supervalu has had more limited resources to battle competitors such as Giant Eagle, Wal-Mart and Aldi. The battle didn't get any easier as the recession accelerated market share shifts. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Cub Foods Brand Queen Olives Stuffed With Minced Pimientos Recalled Due To Possible Glass Contamination  Apr 11, 2009
    Customers with questions can contact SUPERVALU Inc. at 877. 932. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- Alerts)

    Grocery store food prices fall sharply  Apr 10, 2009
    Supervalu Inc., which owns Albertsons in Billings, saw stock slide steadily downward in the last half of the 2008. While Americans balked at prices on the shelf, Supervalu was adjusting its profits forecast downward ... Supervalu's Albertsons division wouldn't share its observations on recent falling food prices for this story. (Montana Standard, MT)

    Kraft, Jewel warn of tainted nuts  Apr 1, 2009
    Supervalu Inc., which owns Albertsons and among other food store chains, said it is removing all pistachios and products containing pistachios from its stores until it gets more information regarding specific product recalls. said none of its private branded products are affected by the pistachio recall. (Crain's Chicago Business)

    Weber Shandwick gets 10 Minn. PRSA honors  Mar 28, 2009
    Community Relations (Business/Industry): - SUPERVALU Salutes Black History Month with Music Legend Smokey Robinson SUPERVALU with Carmichael Lynch Spong ... Marketing Products (New - Budget over $75,000): - SUPERVALU Organifies the World with Wild Harvest Launch SUPERVALU with Carmichael Lynch Spong. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)

    Supervalu rolling out meal stations  Mar 26, 2009
    Provided by Supervalu Inc. Most Supervalu-run grocery stores will have four Simply Good Meals displays ... Eden Prairie-based Supervalu (NYSE: SVU) said Wednesday that it s rolling out Simply Good Meals stations in more than 1,300 Supervalu-owned stores nationwide ... We wanted to make it easier for our customers to answer that inevitable what s for dinner question by providing them with simple, convenient, affordable ideas for creating a real home-cooked meal, Jim Smits, Supervalu s group vice... (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)

    Wal-Mart's Push to Eradicate Rotten Tomatoes, Wilted Lettuce Boosts Sales  Mar 12, 2009
    Wal-Mart has outperformed the of its three biggest supermarket competitors, , Supervalu Inc. and Safeway Inc., in the past 12 months, declining 5. 6 percent. (Bloomberg -- US)

    Gordy's organization continues to grow  Mar 10, 2009
    Gordy's took over the store at the urging of a Supervalu supplier, after showing great resilience in facing a challenge brought by Wal-Mart ... When Wal-Mart came to Chippewa, we were with Supervalu, said Jeff Schafer, who manages the daily operations of three Gordy s County Market stores in Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls ... Jeff flatly told the Supervalu executives No. The business couldn t afford to lose 20 to 25 percent, and he wasn t going to do it. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    9th Annual CANstruction(R) Competition Features Structures Built From Full Cans of Food; 50,000 Cans Used in Structures, Then Donated to Area Food Banks  Mar 5, 2009
    Save-A-Lot is a wholly owned subsidiary of SUPERVALU INC., a Fortune 100 company and one of the largest companies in the United States grocery channel. About SDA. (PR Newswire)

    Ambler works together to mitigate Acme loss  Feb 23, 2009
    Wachs said the group has compiled a list of potential supermarkets, adding that the borough has "a few really good leads." On the list are names like Aldi, Weis Markets, Giant Foods, Supervalu and SuperFresh ... SuperValu owned Acme, Weis Market is not expanding, especially in this part of PA.. (Souderton Independent, PA)

    Minnesota Wild Players and Cub Foods Customers Run Wild in Grocery Store Aisles  Feb 21, 2009
    The organization was purchased in 1980 by SUPERVALU and currently operates 58 stores in the Twin Cities. SOURCE Cub Foods. (PR Newswire)

    National Raisin Company Recalls Selected Lots of Champion & Private Label Brand Trail Mixes Due to Possible Health Risk  Feb 20, 2009
    The private label brands include Aldi Southern Grove brand trail mixes, Food Lion and Bloom brand trail mixes, and Supervalu Acme, Albertsons, Jewel, and Shaws brand trail mixes. Texas Department of Health Services Commissioner David Lakey, M.D. ordered a mandatory recall of all products produced at the Peanut Corporation of Americas Plainview, Texas facility due to conditions identified in violation of current good manufacturing practices. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- Alerts)

    Peanut product recalls  Feb 19, 2009
    Brands sold by SuperValu Inc.. - Acme nut and chocolate trail mix; 32-ounce resealable pouch; UPC 75090-89808; sell by codes 12 19 07 N07170, 01 05 08 N07186, 03 06 08 N07249, 02 13 09 N07225. (Anchorage Daily News)

    Wal-Mart's Private-Label Groceries to Get Fresh Emphasis Starting in March  Feb 19, 2009
    SuperValu, the second-largest grocery-store chain and owner of Acme and Albertsons, said on a conference call last month it sees private-label accounting for 18. 5 percent of sales by February 2010, compared with 17. (Bloomberg)

    Multiple Brands of Trail Mix and Fruit and Nut Trail Mix Recalled As Part of Nationwide Peanut Corporation of America Recall  Feb 18, 2009
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Minneapolis -- February 14, 2009 --- SUPERVALU INC. (NYSE:SVU) is voluntarily recalling trail mix and fruit and nut trail mix products sold under the ACME, Albertsons, Jewel, and Shaw's brands because they may contain peanut products that have the potential to be contaminated with salmonella ... The products were sold at SUPERVALU-owned stores Albertsons, ACME, Jewel-Osco, and Shaw's in all of the states where they operate ... However, because the safety of customers is... (U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- Alerts)

    Peanut recalls arrive in state  Feb 17, 2009
    At Albertsons, managers get daily updates from corporate parent Supervalu. "In terms of recall, we rely on signage on the store shelves and making sure our associates know so they can answer questions," said Lilia Rodriguez, company spokeswoman. (Montana Standard, MT)

    Supervalu recalls trail mix  Feb 17, 2009
    The identified items have not been directly linked to the salmonella outbreak and there have been no reported cases of the illness, Eden Prairie-based Supervalu (NYSE: SVU) said in a statement. However, because the safety of customers is a top priority and out of an abundance of caution, Supervalu has voluntarily recalled the products ... Local companies that have recalled peanut products include General Mills Inc., Kemps, Lunds, Byerly s and Cub Foods; Supervalu owns most Cub Foods stores. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)

    Judge blocks welfare cuts  Feb 15, 2009
    Supervalu Inc. is recalling trail mix and related products that may contain 00004000 peanut products that could be contaminated with salmonella. AP. (Yahoo News -- Welfare Reform)

    Supervalu recalls trail mix that may have peanuts  Feb 15, 2009
    Supervalu Inc. is recalling trail mix and related products that may contain peanut products that could be contaminated with salmonella ... Eden Prairie-based Supervalu says the recall covers all trail mix and fruit and nut trail mix products sold under the ACME, Albertsons, Jewel, and Shaw's brands. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)

    Supervalu stock falls on downgrade  Feb 11, 2009
    Citigroup cut its earnings target for Supervalu by 11 percent, while downgrading grocery chains The Kroger Co. and Safeway Inc. Analysts polled by Thomson Financial are estimating that Eden Prairie-based Supervalu (NYSE: SVU) will report a profit of $2. 80 per share for the year. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)

    Multiple Brands of Tin Roof Sundae Ice Cream Recalled as Part of Nationwide Peanut Corporation of America Recall  Feb 8, 2009
    Multiple Brands of Tin Roof Sundae Ice Cream Recalled as Part of Nationwide Peanut Corporation of America Recall SUPERVALU is Recalling Tin Roof Sundae Ice Cream Sold Under Cub, Flavorite, and Richfood brands ... FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Minneapolis, MN (January 31, 2009) SUPERVALU INC. is voluntarily recalling additional ice cream products sold under the Cub, Flavorite, and Richfood brands because they may contain peanut products that have the potential to be contaminated with salmonella ...... (U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- Alerts)

    Happy Tails And Shoppers Valu Brand Multi-Flavored Dog Biscuits Recalled As Part Of Nationwide Peanut Corporation Of America Recall  Feb 8, 2009
    Happy Tails And Shoppers Valu Brand Multi-Flavored Dog Biscuits Recalled As Part Of Nationwide Peanut Corporation Of America Recall SUPERVALU is Recalling Happy Tails and Shoppers Valu Brand Assorted Dog Biscuits Sold at ACME, Albertsons, Jewel-Osco, and Shaw s/Star Market ... FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Minneapolis, MN (January 23, 2009) SUPERVALU is voluntarily recalling Happy Tails and Shoppers Valu multi-flavored dog biscuit products because they may contain peanut butter that has the potential... (U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- Alerts)

    Supervalu cuts 90 positions  Feb 8, 2009
    Haley Meyer, a spokeswoman for the company, said Supervalu doesn t yet know how many positions will be eliminated with the store closings. About 190,000 people work for Supervalu across the country ... Earlier this month, Supervalu (NYSE: SVU) for the quarter ended Nov. 29, mostly due to a $3. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)

    Ice Cream Specialties Announces Nationwide Recall of Ice Cream Novelties Because of Possible Health Risk  Feb 8, 2009
    8pk Jewel Sundae Nut Cones, Supervalu, Eden Prairie, MN, UPC 4128011853, Lots 0017 through 0149. 6pk Kemps Vanilla Sundae Cone, Kemps, St. Paul, MN, UPC 4148302575, Lots 0017 through 0149. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- Alerts)


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