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Ahold Reprimanded for Not Reporting Accounting Woes Sooner
AMSTERDAM - Euronext, a European stock exchange, officially reprimanded Ahold NV today, saying global food retailer broke market rules by delaying the disclosure of accounting problems that had it near bankruptcy last year, according to Associated Press WorldStream.
Ahold's First-quarter Sales Decline 11 Percent
ZAANDAM, The Netherlands - Ahold reported a larger than expected 11 percent decline in first-quarter sales as a result of divestments and the U.S. dollar's drop against the euro.

Food Lion to Introduce New Format, Banner

SALISBURY, N.C. - Food Lion, LLC here today said it plans to open five pilot stores to test a new store concept, format, and brand name. The pilot stores, all scheduled to open by the end of 2004 in the Charlotte, N.C. area, will be named "Bloom, A Food Lion Market."
Delhaize Expresses Tentative Interest in Winn-Dixie Stores

BRUSSELS - Supermarket chain Delhaize, based here, said yesterday it might be interested in buying stores from Winn-Dixie, which announced last week that it would close 156 stores in an effort to cut costs, according to Reuters.
Ahold Sees 2004 as 'Year of Transition'

AMSTERDAM - Ahold announced today that 2004 would be a "year of transition," noting that it expects to take goodwill losses and exchange rate charges on planned asset sales, Reuters reports.
Ahold Announces Finance Organizational Changes

ZAANDAM, Netherlands - As the next step in its "Road to Recovery" strategy, Ahold today announced a number of changes to its finance organization.
Biopay Helps Bi-Lo Reduce Check Cashing Fraud

HERNDON, Va. - Biometric payments provider BioPay, LLC says Bi-Lo's recent implementation of its Paycheck Secure technology has helped the chain substantially reduce check cashing fraud at its 176 of its supermarket locations throughout the Southeast.
Food Lion Campaign Benefits Children's Miracle Network

SALISBURY, N.C. - Now through April 30, all 1,200 Food Lion stores are conducting a campaign to raise money for the Children's Miracle Network (CMN).
Publix to Open 57 New Locations This Year

LAKELAND, Fla. - Publix Super Markets, based here, has plans to open about 57 new stores in 2004 and is intending to spend roughly $500 million on remodeling, expansion, and information technology costs, according to the Lakeland, Fla. Ledger.
Ahold Appoints Two Executives to U.S. Foodservice Unit

AMSTERDAM - Ahold today announced it has appointed two people to fill key positions at its U.S. Foodservice unit.

Ahold Reprimanded for Not Reporting Accounting Woes Sooner

Ahold's First-quarter Sales Decline 11 Percent

Food Lion to Introduce New Format, Banner

Delhaize Expresses Tentative Interest in Winn-Dixie Stores

Ahold Sees 2004 as 'Year of Transition'

Ahold Announces Finance Organizational Changes

Biopay Helps Bi-Lo Reduce Check Cashing Fraud

Food Lion Campaign Benefits Children's Miracle Network

Publix to Open 57 New Locations This Year

Ahold Appoints Two Executives to U.S. Foodservice Unit