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Petco Opening 13 New Stores in September

31 Unleashed by Petco stores also transitioning to smaller format Petco stores.  PR Newswire Article http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/petco-expands-retail-presence-with-13-new-stores-in-september-300324464.html

Kroger may look to buy part of Rite Aid portfolio

The Cincinnati Business Courier reported on Monday that Kroger could be a prime bidder for some Rite Aid or Walgreens drug stores that will need to be sold when the two companies complete their merger later this year. Kroger was rumored to be interested in purchasing Rite Aid before the chain reached a deal with […]

Fresh Market delays openings, names Supervalu as supplier

The Fresh Market confirmed earlier this summer that it has re-evaluated certain store openings as it takes time to develop its long-term growth strategy. The stores whose opening dates have been delayed include York, PA and three others in FL, VA and MO. The store under construction in Blue Bell, PA was not listed and […]

Mom's Organic Market opens in Cherry Hill

Mom’s Organic Market opened a new store last weekend on Kings Highway in Cherry Hill, NJ. The company now operates 16 stores, including one in Bryn Mawr, PA, and has plans for a third area store in Center City Philadelphia. According to Store Manager Jen Weigel, the Cherry Hill location is the chain’s largest at […]

ShopRite not coming to Admiral Wilson Blvd in Camden

It was announced earlier this month that the much anticipated ShopRite planned for Admiral Wilson Boulevard in Camden won’t be coming after all. City officials announced three years ago that the supermarket would anchor a new shopping center, create permanent jobs and provide the community with access to fresh, affordable food. An explanation for the […]

DSW Opening 21 New Stores

PR Newswire Article DSW Announces 21 New Stores to Open Fall 2016 COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — DSW Inc. (NYSE: DSW), a leading branded footwear and accessories retailer, is pleased to announce the opening of 21 new stores nationwide this fall. “New store growth is an important and exciting piece of the DSW […]

Whole Foods announces September-October openings in PA

The new Whole Foods coming to the Main Line in Wynnewood – bigger and better than the old one – is scheduled to open on September 14. According to reports, the store will feature a juice and coffee bar, wood-fired pizzas, and a full-service pub called Table and Tavern. The pub will have a full […]

PA alcohol sales expand to grocery and convenience stores

Although it’s been widely publicized in Pennsylvania, those outside the state may not be aware that the laws here regarding wine and beer sales have entered the 20th century – sort of. (Yes, I know it’s the 21st century.) Here’s the deal. In PA, beer must be purchased at package stores, and only by the […]

bfresh stores to add grocery items and prepared foods

bfresh, the urban fresh concept that debuted nearly a year ago, is making substantial changes. According to parent company Ahold-Delhaize (Giant, Food Lion, Hanaford, Stop & Shop, Peapod), the store plans to add hundreds of branded packaged goods – from paper towels to peanut butter – to an assortment previously dominated by fresh, natural and […]

Private equity firms reportedly planning to bid on Save-A-Lot

A recent Reuters report stated that several private equity firms plan to bid on Save-A-Lot, currently a Supervalu banner, in the coming weeks. If the report is accurate, it is not likely that the discount grocer would be spun off as a public entity, as many thought it would. Reuters’ anonymous sources named Advent International; […]