August 2006

DeLano Completes Purchase of Cala, Bell Stores

SAN FRANCISCO (August 30, 2006) – DeLano Retail Partners here said it signed papers yesterday to purchase 11 Cala Foods and Bell Markets here from the Ralphs division of Kroger Co., Cincinnati. The new owner expects to take over the stores Nov. 1, pending landlord approval, operate them under their current names through the end […]

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Southern Family Markets to Exit North Carolina

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (August 10, 2006) – Southern Family Markets here said yesterday it intends to completely exit the state of North Carolina, closing nine stores and exploring the sale of eight others. ìThere is never a good time to do this. However, we must act quickly to streamline our operations in these very competitive markets,î […]

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Nugget seals deal to buy two old Ralphs markets

By Jim Wasserman and Jon Ortiz — Bee Staff Writers In a deal symbolizing the growing prowess of independent, upscale grocery chains, Woodlandbased Nugget Markets Inc. said Monday it will open a new store in Elk Grove and another in either Roseville or El Dorado Hills at locations closed earlier this year by Ralphs. Nugget […]

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Lowe’s Super Save purchasing Big 8 Foods’ 12 El Paso stores

August 2, 2006 Author: Times staff report Lowe’s Super Save, which currently operates three supermarkets in El Paso and one in Anthony, Texas, announced that it is purchasing Big 8 Foods’ 12 El Paso stores. The purchase is scheduled to close on Oct. 18. Download PDF of Press Release

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