Posts Tagged ‘Phoenix’

Wal-Mart to Test Smaller Grocery Format in Arizona

January 14th, 2008

Tesco’s entry into the U.S. supermarket business apparently did not go unnoticed in Bentonville, AR.  Wal-Mart has confirmed plans to open four new stores half the size of their Neighborhood Market format in the Phoenix area.  The stores will be called Marketside.  Dow Jones Newswires   (Jan. 14, 2008)

Albertsons to Close 4 of its 51 Arizona Stores

January 8th, 2008

The short list includes locations in Phoenix and Glendale.  The decision comes after an 18-month effort failed to bring profitability to the stores.  The Arizona Republic  (Jan. 8, 2008)