Acme Markets, one of Supervalu's larger grocery chains, announced Thursday that it will cut 900 part-time positions to get its employment in line with its revenue, which has sagged in recent quarters.
Eden Prairie-based Supervalu, which owns the Twin Cities largest supermarket chain Cub Foods, has watched its nationwide same store sales spiral downward for about three years. The company, one of the country's largest supermarket operators, has noted that same-store sales declines have been particularly bad at its Northeastern chains: Acme, Shaw's and Shoppers.
Acme operates 117 stores and is a big player in the Philadelphia area. It also has a presence in New Jersey, Delaware and Marlyand. The layoffs are effective May 7.
MIKE HUGHLETT
