ZAANDAM, The Netherlands - Ahold opened its shareholders meeting today with a statement that Jim Miller will be replaced as president and c.e.o. of the embattled U.S. Foodservice.
NEW YORK -- John Catsimatidis, chairman and c.e.o. of Red Apple Cos., which operates the Gristedes supermarket chain, is planning on adding Mayor of New York City to his title, according to New York Post gossip columnist Cindy Adams.
DAYTON, Ohio - In recognition of corporate support for a national program to provide students and teachers with school supplies, Kroger Co. and business products wholesale distributor United Stationers Inc. have been named recipients of the 2003 SHOPA Foundation Award for Educational Excellence.
MONTREAL - More than 686 exhibitors from 37 countries presented their products to 13,345 professionals in the food industry at SIAL Montreal 2003, the second North American edition of the International Food, Beverage, Wine and Spirits Exhibition held April 2-4.
NEW YORK - The Iraqi War, cold weather, a late Easter, and the recession all contributed to weak March sales for leading retailers, including Wal-Mart, Sears, Federated Department Stores, and J.C. Penney Co.
NEW YORK - Sales at U.S. chain stores fell for most of March as consumers stayed close to home and away from malls to watch the evolving war in Iraq, according to a Reuters report.
