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October 18, 2012
Supervalu announces slowdown of price position overhaul as buyout speculation populates newswires

While Supervalu has completed its overhaul of its value proposition across its Jewel-Osco banner, the grocer will be analyzing the impact before replicating the price repositioning across its entire chain.

October 17, 2012
Kmart introduces Latina Smart internship program

Kmart is looking for five interns for a new program designed to provide opportunities to Hispanic women.

October 8, 2012
Kmart, Sears offer new mobile, online, layaway services for holiday season

Kmart and Sears are eliminating layaway service fees, starting a layaway home-delivery service and new in-store mobile features for what the company expects to be the busiest shopping season since 2007.

October 3, 2012
Kmart, Sears offer ship-to-home for online layaway purchases

Sears Holdings now is offering its Kmart and Sears customers the option of ship-to-home delivery for items purchased through online layaway.

September 17, 2012
Jewel-Osco brings back 'Give a Little, Feed a Lot'

Jewel-Osco on Friday announced that the company is observing Hunger Action Month this September with an aggressive campaign to raise food and funds for food banks and food pantries in the retailer's service area.

September 17, 2012
Jewel-Osco to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Supervalu's Jewel-Osco banner will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with its 5th Annual “Sabor de la Herencia Hispana” signature VIP reception on Sept. 27 at the National Museum of Mexican Art, the retailer announced Monday.

September 11, 2012
Reports: Peapod to open grocery pickup sites in Chicago suburbs

Online grocery retailer Peapod will set up three sites in Chicago where people can pick up groceries they've ordered, according to published reports.

September 7, 2012
Kmart does away with layaway fee

Kmart has removed its layaway service fee both in stores and online through Nov. 17.

September 7, 2012
Ulta Beauty posts Q2 results

Ulta Beauty experienced an increase in second-quarter same-store sales and net income as it continues to move forward with its multiyear growth strategy.

September 6, 2012
Walgreens gives more than $100,000 of in-kind donations to areas hit by Hurricane Isaac

In the week after Hurricane Isaac made landfall along the Gulf Coast, Walgreens responded with donations of more than $100,000 worth of products to the American Red Cross for relief efforts in the hardest-hit states, the pharmacy retailer announced Wednesday.

September 5, 2012
Supervalu announces additional store closures

Supervalu on Wednesday afternoon announced it will close approximately 60 underperforming or nonstrategic stores this fiscal year, including 38 in its retail food reporting segment and 22 Save-A-Lot locations.

August 24, 2012
Bloomberg: Supervalu reportedly seeking bid for entire business

As several suitors eye individual parts of the Supervalu business, Bloomberg reported that Supervalu is seeking buyers to bid for the entire business.

March 16, 2012
Executives from P&G, Macy's nominated to serve on Kraft Foods board

Kraft Foods has nominated two candidates to serve on the company's board of directors.

October 20, 2011
First lady to showcase fresh-food offering at Chicago-area Walgreens

First lady Michelle Obama will be visiting with mayors from 10 U.S. cities on Oct. 25 at a Chicago-area Walgreens, according to published reports.

May 10, 2011
Report: Kmart parent company considers HQ move

The parent company of Kmart is considering taking its headquarters out of Illinois, according to published reports.

February 1, 2011
NewsBytes on CVS’ Merlo, Walmart health efforts, Michel now at Sears and more

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — The next chapter for CVS Caremark officially is under way. The company last month officially named Larry Merlo CEO, effective March 1. Tom Ryan will remain nonexecutive chairman until his retirement in May. Prior to the news, Merlo had been president and COO.

January 31, 2011
Kmart, Steve Harvey help 'share the word' on Black History Month

Kmart announced that it is teaming up with comedian Steve Harvey for its Share the Word campaign celebrating Black History Month.

January 10, 2011
Aurora appoints Gail Hanson as SVP, CFO

Aurora Health Care has appointed a Wisconsin state official as its SVP and CFO.

January 7, 2011
Report: Sara Lee forges ahead with splitting business

One week after announcing that it would sell off its shoe care business to SC Johnson, Sara Lee is moving ahead with plans to split its business into two units.

December 6, 2010
Sara Lee completes sale of beauty, detergent businesses to Unilever

Sara Lee announced on Monday that it has completed the sale of its global body care and European detergents businesses to Unilever for 1.21 billion euro ($1.6 billion).

November 16, 2010
European Commission OKs sale of Sara Lee beauty, detergent businesses to Unilever

The European Commission has approved the sale of Sara Lee's global body care and European...

October 12, 2010
Sara Lee launches mobile site aimed at Hispanic moms

Sara Lee has launched a dual-language mobile site that seeks to encourage Hispanic moms to...

January 17, 2010
Aurora Health Care Foundation appoints new president

A former Time Warner Cable executive has been appointed as head of the philanthropic arm...

January 17, 2010
Report: Walgreens to develop prepared meals for customers on the go

Walgreens is gearing up to begin selling prepared meals and more fresh foods in some...

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