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 > Food City CEO: We're Not for Sale
 > Bi-Lo, Creditors Agree on Plan Extension
 > Pic 'n Save Headed to Sendik's Location
 > Pantry Completes Herndon Acquisition
 > Kmart Offers Discounts to Unemployed in Michigan
 > C&S to Step Up Environmental Efforts
 > Fresh & Easy Promotes Grilling Meat, Beer for Independence Day
 > SN Newsletter Takes a Holiday



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July 2, 2009



Food City CEO: We're Not for Sale
ABINGDON, Va.   
The president and chief executive officer of K-VA-T Food Stores here told a local newspaper that the Food City chain "is not for sale and probably won't be in my lifetime."
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Bi-Lo, Creditors Agree on Plan Extension
GREENVILLE, S.C.   
A federal bankruptcy judge has approved a compromise between Bi-Lo and its creditors to extend the deadline by which the retailer can file an exclusive plan of reorganization. Bi-Lo, facing a July 21 deadline, now has until Sept. 21 to file a plan.
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Pic 'n Save Headed to Sendik's Location
FRANKLIN, Wis.   
A Sendik's supermarket here that is closing after one year in business will be replaced by a Pick 'n Save store later this year, according to local sources.
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Pantry Completes Herndon Acquisition
SANFORD, N.C.   
Convenience-store chain The Pantry here has completed the acquisition of 38 stores formerly operated by Herndon Oil. The stores operate under a variety of banners including Flamingo, primarily in the Mobile, Ala. market.
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Kmart Offers Discounts to Unemployed in Michigan
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill.   
Kmart has introduced the Kmart Smart Assist Savings Card in Michigan, offering 20% discounts on more than 1,200 private-label grocery and drug-store items to unemployed shoppers in the state. Verifiably unemployed Michigan residents who register at kmart.com can receive the discount card, which is valid for up to six months.
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C&S to Step Up Environmental Efforts
KEENE, N.H.   
C&S Wholesale Grocers here announced yesterday that it will "significantly increase use of environmentally responsible initiatives" in its operations in an effort to reduce the company's carbon footprint.
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Fresh & Easy Promotes Grilling Meat, Beer for Independence Day
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.   
Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Markets is making holiday entertaining easy this Fourth of July by offering bundled grill packs and deals on exclusive beer for Independence Day.
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