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Shoppers filed suit alleging the grocer's Avanza units engaged in "unfair and deceptive" advertising via its Shelf-Plus pricing policy.

Bell ringers for the Salvation Army got a head start this year, as the charitable organizations annual Red Kettle Campaign launched in D&W Fresh Markets, Family Fare, Felpausch, and Glen’s Markets locations this past Friday, Nov. 14, a week earlier than normal.

The Midwest operator's newly unveiled program offers discounts on more than 300 generics prescribed in 30-day supplies.

D&W and Family Fare stores in west Mich. kick off a fuel rewards program with a limited-time, 50-cent per gallon discount on $100 purchase.

The industry vet gained experience at Daymon Worldwide, A&P, and Kroger.

The deal, for the wholesaler-retailer's largest distribution account, could buoy Spartan's retail sales by $310 million.

The ex-Bashas foodservice veep joins Spartan's exec management team, and will oversee the full scope of the all-important fresh foods departments.

Nash Finch last week unveiled a new retailer program during its Midwest Food Show that it said provides not just products -- but solutions – for the retailers it serves.