I wonder if Bi-Lo rainchecks will be honored....assume so > u got opinions on the apparant sale of Bi-Lo 2 Food Lion?

[ryansmommie]

It will certainly make Charlotte a less competitive grocery store market. IMO, it's a very competitive market right now and that's why we can get such great deals. Let's hope Food Lion and Harris Teeter continue to battle it out.

Michelle

[cpnmaniac44]

It will certainly make Charlotte a less competitive grocery store market. IMO, it's a very competitive market right now and that's why we can get such great deals. Let's hope Food Lion and Harris Teeter continue to battle it out.

Michelle

BI-LO Up For Sale
Lone Star Funds Evaluating Deal
posted April 10, 2007

>>>>>>>> They've been for sale since April.

Delhaize already generates most of its profit and sales in the United States, where it also operates the Hannaford and Sweet Bay chains.

>>>>>>>> Anyone know the coupon policies at Hannaford? We had one of those and it closed in only a few months. Run out of town by Bi-Lo and Harris Teeter (maybe)


Rick Anicetti, executive vice president of Delhaize Group and president and CEO of Food Lion, LLC, said, "We at Food Lion, LLC have great admiration for the associates and stores at BI-LO. We believe our markets and service philosophy are complementary and we look forward to continuing our discussions with BI-LO."

>>>>> SAME SERVICE PHILOSOPHY...?... my foot, unless and sales and coupon acceptance is a part of service. Because my Food Lion and Bi-Lo are like night and day.
All my Food Lion employees are great, good customer service. But when it comes to savings Bi-Lo is tops.

One thing about my Food Lion, is even though they have some good sales, they put limits like 2 or 4. B1G1 free might say limit 2 free.


FROM HERE:
Bi-Lo's 5-year plan includes possible sale The Post and Courier - Charleston SC newspaper
you see:
In addition, Bi-Lo said its market share was increasing and earnings were improving as a result of stronger sales trends and cost-reduction initiatives.
NOTE THE "stronger sales trends" = coupon users !!!

from another story:
>>>> It is unclear what will happen with the Bi-Lo name on existing stores as part of the purchase <<<< but Delhaize said "it is the intent of Delhaize Group to integrate the included BI-LO assets in the network of its wholly owned subsidiary Food Lion, LLC."

[cpnmaniac44]

in cities right now, that have both Food Lions and Bi-Lo's, they ARE co-existing.
MAYBE they leave the Bi-Lo's as they are.....if they did, in fact, leave Hannaford stores the way they were.
But in Rock Hill, S.C. all 3 Bi-LO's are within a mile or so of a Food Lion. That does not add up in that particular city.

[Brenda Lee]

Well, I talked with my BiLo manager today and this is what he said, The company that owns Food Lion is one of four that are interested in purchasing BiLo at this time. He also said that I wouldn't notice the difference if the sale went through, their BiLo policies would remain the same and they would be in competition with Food Lion just like they are now. He sounded knowledgeable about this and I was relieved to hear what he had to say. I so hope he is right. Much as I have tried, I just can't warm up to Food Lion.

[hotpostalchick]

My friend works for Bilo corporate. She said they were told that Food Lion was too quick opening their mouth on this as there are more companies in talks with buying Bilo, not just FL.

[mxmom99]

Well, I talked with my BiLo manager today and this is what he said, The company that owns Food Lion is one of four that are interested in purchasing BiLo at this time. He also said that I wouldn't notice the difference if the sale went through, their BiLo policies would remain the same and they would be in competition with Food Lion just like they are now. He sounded knowledgeable about this and I was relieved to hear what he had to say. I so hope he is right. Much as I have tried, I just can't warm up to Food Lion.

My friend works for Bilo corporate. She said they were told that Food Lion was too quick opening their mouth on this as there are more companies in talks with buying Bilo, not just FL.

sweet!! im glad to hear both of those things since bi-lo is the main store i shop!!

[justamom2six]

I talked with my favorite Bi-Lo manager today. He told me that the company that currently ownes Bi-Lo was putting in a bid of their own. This is far from a done deal and Bi-Lo hopes to remain as it is!