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The National Confectionery Sales Association, formed in 1899, is dedicated to furthering positive growth and acceptance of confectionery products and recognizing the achievements of category leaders from all sectors of the international industry. The Candy Hall of Fame was founded in 1971 and recognizes lifetime career achievements in the confectionery industry, with induction based on dedication to the overall betterment of the industry.

He doubted a competitor such as Publix or Kroger would buy Harris Teeter whole. Publix, Livingston pointed out, is a privately held company whose employees hold stock. The Florida-based grocer owns more than 1,000 stores and almost $28 billion in sales. Livingston said Publix's size and its distinctive culture might make it tough to absorb a completely different chain such as Harris Teeter.

Although Harris Teeter was founded in 1960 as a combination of two family companies, 93 percent of its 49.5 million shares are now held by institutional investors. The largest single shareholder is Neuberger Berman, a New York-based asset management firm, with more than 12 percent of the shares. A representative from the firm declined to comment Wednesday.

Mark Gross, president of Keene, N.H.-based Surry Investment Advisors LLC, which acted as financial advisor to Piggly Wiggly Carolina Co., said the pending deals underscore two broad themes.

"Ending the sale of cigarettes and tobacco products at CVS/pharmacy is the right thing for us to do for our customers and our company to help people on their path to better health," noted CVS Caremark President and CEO Larry J.

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