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| {{Short description|Defunct American supermarket chain}} | |||
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| | num_locations = 57 | |||
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| | areas_served = Alabama, Georgia, Florida & Mississippi | |||
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| '''Belle Foods, LLC''' |
'''Belle Foods, LLC''' was a family-owned ] of ] ]s headquartered in ], ].<ref>"." Belle Foods. Retrieved on October 5, 2012. "800 Lakeshore Pkwy Birmingham Alabama 35211"</ref> The company had a relatively short lifespan. It began operating its rebranded ] and Food World and ] Stores on July 1, 2012, but filed for bankruptcy just one year later.<ref name="44StoresClose">{{cite web|title=Belle Foods to sell remaining 44 stores|date=24 July 2013 |url=http://www.al.com/business/index.ssf/2013/07/belle_foods_to_sell_remaining.html|publisher=AL.com|access-date=24 July 2013}}</ref> Before owners Bill White and Jeff White purchased the stores from ] in mid-2012, the 57-store grocery chain employed approximately 3,000 people.<ref name="FatherSonBuy">{{cite web|title=Father, son pursue dream with purchase of Southern Family's 57 grocery stores in 4 states|date=19 February 2012 |url=http://blog.al.com/businessnews/2012/02/father_son_team_buy_southern_f.html|publisher=AL.com|access-date=24 July 2013}}</ref> | ||
| Belle Foods filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on July 1, 2013, exactly one year after its founding. The company cited increased competition and higher payroll taxes as factors in its bankruptcy filing.<ref name="BankruptcyJuly1st">{{cite web|title=Belle Foods files bankruptcy|url=http://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/news/2013/07/01/belle-foods-files-bankruptcy.html|publisher=Birmingham Business Journal|access-date=4 July 2013}}</ref> In September 2013, ] was the only bidder (in a ]) for Belle Foods stores being auctioned and offered $16.1 million.<ref></ref> | |||
| ==Information== | |||
| Belle Foods is owned by father-and-son team Bill and Jeff White. The chain assumed operation of 57 stores, acquired from ], on July 1, 2012. Store nameplates currently include ], ], and ], but all stores are expected to be rebranded to Belle Foods. The chain's stores are located in ], ], ], and ]. Belle Foods intends to use ], former owner of Southern Family Markets, as its supplier.<ref>, theshelbyreport.com, July 2, 2012</ref> Belle Foods now offers Caroline's Carts. These are carts that are built for children with special needs. This is to make sure that parents and caregivers can easily shop without having to push around a wheelchair and a cart at the same time. Belle Foods also adopted the Simply Healthy labeling. It is a color coded labeling system that is convenient for the shopper to pick out the healthy products. <ref name="Belle Foods"/> Belle Foods filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on July 1, 2013, exactly one year after its founding.<ref> Ty West, Birmingham Business Journal, July 1, 2013</ref><ref> Michael Tomberlin, Birmingham News, July 1, 2013</ref> The company plans to close 13 of its 57 stores by August 3, 2013 including five Food World locations in ], ], ], ] and ] in Alabama. Food World stores in ], ] and ] in Florida. Also set to close is a Piggly Wiggly store in ]. They also must sell off assets to try reconciling a $42 million dollar debt.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ala.-based grocer looking to close 13 stores|url=http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/A/AL_BELLE_FOODS_BANKRUPTCY_FLOL-?SITE=FLDAY&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter|publisher=Daytona Beach News Journal|accessdate=3 July 2013}}</ref> | |||
| Belle Foods was named "Retailer of the Year" in late 2012 by the ].<ref name="ReatileroftheYear">{{cite web|title=Birmingham-based Belle Foods named Southeast Retailer of the Year|url=http://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/morning_call/2012/11/birmingham-based-belle-foods-named.html|publisher=Birmingham Business Journal|access-date=4 July 2013}}</ref> Its CEO, Bill White, was elected to the National Grocers Association's Board of Directors in February 2013.<ref name="BoardofDirectors">{{cite web|title=NGA Elects Belle Foods' Bill White To Board|url=http://www.theshelbyreport.com/2013/02/28/nga-elects-belle-foods-bill-white-to-board/#.UdX0n_k3tqg|publisher=The Shelby Report|access-date=4 July 2013}}</ref> | |||
| ==Belle Jr.== | |||
| Due to the fact that Belle Foods is tries to be family focused, they are creating an environment where it is easier for families to go shopping without the hassle and challenge of watching children. Belle Foods has introduced Belle Jr., which is a supervised area that customers can drop off kids so that they can play in a safe area while the customer is able to shop. The supervised area is available to children from the ages of 3 - 10. There are trained professionals that are in charge of the children. There are several toys, activities, and weekly crafts. There are several measures that were taken to ensure the safety of kids. The safety measures include the following: | |||
| * Kids are visible through glass wall panels and by real-time video monitoring, wand there are monitors placed throughout the store so customers can see what their child is doing at all times | |||
| *A parent and/ or guardian with child bracelet identification program | |||
| *A beeper system with instant accessibility to parents while they shop at Belle Foods | |||
| *All Belle Jr. staff members are thoroughly screened and are First aid and CPR trained<ref name="Belle Foods">{{cite web|title=Exclusively Belle|url=http://www.bellefoods.com/site_exclusivelybelle.php|publisher=Belle Foods|accessdate=31 May 2013}}</ref> | |||
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Latest revision as of 02:45, 18 July 2023
Defunct American supermarket chain | |
 A former Bruno's location in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, rebranded to Belle in 2012. | |
| Trade name | Belle Foods |
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| Company type | |
| Industry | Retail (Grocery) |
| Founded | July 1, 2012; 12 years ago (2012-07-01) in Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. |
| Founders | George Gilman George Huntington Hartford |
| Defunct | October 18, 2013; 11 years ago (2013-10-18) |
| Fate | Chapter 11 bankruptcy Liquidation |
| Headquarters | Birmingham, Alabama, U.S., US |
| Number of locations | 57 (2013) |
| Areas served | Alabama, Georgia, Florida & Mississippi |
| Number of employees | 3,000 (2013) |
Belle Foods, LLC was a family-owned chain of American supermarkets headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. The company had a relatively short lifespan. It began operating its rebranded Bruno's and Food World and Piggly Wiggly Stores on July 1, 2012, but filed for bankruptcy just one year later. Before owners Bill White and Jeff White purchased the stores from Southern Family Markets in mid-2012, the 57-store grocery chain employed approximately 3,000 people.
Belle Foods filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on July 1, 2013, exactly one year after its founding. The company cited increased competition and higher payroll taxes as factors in its bankruptcy filing. In September 2013, Associated Wholesale Grocers was the only bidder (in a stalking horse bid) for Belle Foods stores being auctioned and offered $16.1 million.
Belle Foods was named "Retailer of the Year" in late 2012 by the Birmingham Business Journal. Its CEO, Bill White, was elected to the National Grocers Association's Board of Directors in February 2013.
References
- "Contact." Belle Foods. Retrieved on October 5, 2012. "800 Lakeshore Pkwy Birmingham Alabama 35211"
- "Belle Foods to sell remaining 44 stores". AL.com. 24 July 2013. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
- "Father, son pursue dream with purchase of Southern Family's 57 grocery stores in 4 states". AL.com. 19 February 2012. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
- "Belle Foods files bankruptcy". Birmingham Business Journal. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
- AWG is a Lone Bidder for Belle Foods; The Associated Grocers could have several new stores
- "Birmingham-based Belle Foods named Southeast Retailer of the Year". Birmingham Business Journal. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
- "NGA Elects Belle Foods' Bill White To Board". The Shelby Report. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
