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June 14, 2013
King of Food Lion managers takes top Delhaize prize

Food Lion store manager Charles Inman got a big surprise on Monday when some folks from the Brussels-based home office of parent company Delhaize Group showed up at his store.

May 26, 2013
Kroger mid-south div. pres. Hackett retires

Kroger's mid-south division president John Hackett is retiring, after 50 years of service with the company. Hackett began his career with Kroger in 1963 as a store clerk in London, Ohio, while working his way through college at The Ohio State University.

April 11, 2013
Kroger oversees massive charitable initiative in Louisville

Kroger on Thursday announced plans to bring together more than 4,800 associates at the Kentucky Exposition Center on April 16 to assemble an estimated 17,000 emergency food and personal care boxes for the metro community of Louisville, Ky.

April 3, 2013
Food Lion manager get early wedding gift

Food Lion store manager Charles Inman received the retailer’s highest honor this week and offered yet another example of the growth potential the retail industry offers.

March 19, 2013
Delhaize banners earn Energy Star award

Delhaize's Food Lion, Harveys and Reid's chains have earned their 12th consecutive Energy Star award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

February 11, 2013
Reports: Delhaize America to cut 500 jobs

Delhaize America is cutting 500 jobs, according to published reports.

March 28, 2012
Food Lion rolls out new strategy at more stores

Food Lion continues to implement its new strategy of offering greater value on store brands and being competitive on national brand, while providing a convenient shopping experience.

February 13, 2012
Whole Foods appoints David Lannon, Ken Meyer as new VPs operations

Whole Foods has promoted two of its regional presidents to new roles.

January 9, 2012
Food Lion selects advertising agency of record

Food Lion announced that it has selected Mullen as its advertising agency of record. Mullen will be responsible for developing Food Lion's advertising campaigns and partnering with the company on integrated marketing initiatives in support of the Food Lion brand. 

November 28, 2011
Harris Teeter to open Baltimore store

Harris Teeter will open a 61,000-sq.-ft. store in Baltimore, making it the chain's first in the city and seventh in Maryland.

November 9, 2011
Delhaize America retailers support service men and women with Veterans Day discounts

In honor of Veterans Day on Friday, Nov. 11, Food Lion, Harveys and Reid's stores will offer a 10% discount to active and retired military personnel to show their support and appreciation for those who are currently serving or have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, the retailers, which are part of Delhaize Group, reported.

August 16, 2011
Two Food Lion stores receive gold certification from EPA's GreenChill

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded two Food Lion stores its 2011 gold-level GreenChill store certification award.

May 26, 2011
Delhaize Group elects new members to board

The Belgium-based parent company of Delhaize America, which operates such banners as Food Lion and Harveys in the United States, has elected new members to its board of directors.

May 2, 2011
Target donates $200K to support tornado relief efforts

Target announced that it has donated $200,000 in cash to the American Red Cross to support tornado relief efforts in the Southern United States.

February 28, 2011
Food Lion to implement more MVP savings center kiosks

Food Lion announced Friday that it would add more of its MVP savings center kiosks to help customers save on their grocery bills.

February 11, 2011
Food Lion recognizes Bloom store manager with award

The Food Lion Family and Bloom has recognized Scott Brinson as the recipient of the 2010 store manager excellence award. Brinson, who is the store manager of Food Lion in Jacksonville, N.C., was selected from a group of seven other market/banner winners.

April 28, 2010
Food Lion launches Feeding America campaign

Food Lion, Bloom, Bottom Dollar Food and Reid's announced the launch of the "Hunger Has...

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