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Kraft Foods Sells Farley and Sathers Confections to FS Acquisition
NORTHFIELD, Ill. - Kraft Foods and FS Acquisition Corp., a subsidiary of Catterton Partners, announced today an agreement for FS Acquisition to acquire the U.S.-based Farley and Sathers confectionery businesses from Kraft.
Albertson's Raises Capital Investment in Acme Food and Drug Stores 17%
BOISE, Idaho - Albertson's Inc., saying its Acme food and drug stores in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland are seeing record market-share gains despite unprecedented competitive discount activity, today announced it will increase capital spending at Acme stores by 17% in 2002.

Wal-Mart Says It's Ready to Battle Grocery Chains

BENTONVILLE, Ark. - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. told Reuters news service on Friday that it is well-prepared to battle Kroger Co. and other grocery chains on food prices, but it will pinch profit margins.
Lisa Kent Promoted to CEO of Netgrocer

NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Netgrocer, a nationwide online retailer and e-commerce service provider, announced today the promotions of Lisa Kent to CEO and Wayne Marshall to chief operating officer.
Wild Oats Markets Names Chief Financial Officer

BOULDER, Colo. - Wild Oats Markets Inc., a leading national natural and organic foods retailer, today announced Edward F. Dunlap has been named chief financial officer of the company, effective Dec. 17, 2001.
Report: Baby Boomers Boost 'Nutraceuticals' Market

LONDON - Baby Boomers who are concerned with their health are fueling a sharp rise in demand for functional foods or "nutraceuticals," according to a report published today by market research firm Datamonitor.
Surgeon General Says Obesity Could Become Leading Cause of Preventable Deaths

WASHINGTON - The obesity epidemic in America may soon overtake tobacco as the leading cause of preventable deaths, Surgeon General David Satcher warned today. He looked to schools, the fast-food industry and communities to eat healthier and exercise more.
Analysts Say Supermarkets Are Set for Price War

NEW YORK - A price war among U.S. supermarkets could be on the horizon after industry leader Kroger Co. recently signaled it is modeling its business on Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Reuters reports.
Marks & Spencer Rolls Out Marketmax A&O Retail Space Planning Software

Wakefield, Mass. - Marks & Spencer has launched a successful rollout of the Marketmax Automation & Optimization (A&O) retail space planning software.
Albertson's to Increase 2002 Northern California Capital Investments by 200 Percent

BOISE, Idaho - Albertson's Inc. today confirmed northern California is a strategic market for the company's future growth.

Kraft Foods Sells Farley and Sathers Confections to FS Acquisition

Albertson's Raises Capital Investment in Acme Food and Drug Stores 17%

Wal-Mart Says It's Ready to Battle Grocery Chains

Lisa Kent Promoted to CEO of Netgrocer

Wild Oats Markets Names Chief Financial Officer

Report: Baby Boomers Boost 'Nutraceuticals' Market

Surgeon General Says Obesity Could Become Leading Cause of Preventable Deaths

Analysts Say Supermarkets Are Set for Price War

Marks &amp; Spencer Rolls Out Marketmax A&amp;O Retail Space Planning Software

Albertson's to Increase 2002 Northern California Capital Investments by 200 Percent

Marks & Spencer Rolls Out Marketmax A&O Retail Space Planning Software