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Exhibit 99.2
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
FILED WITH THE CURRENT REPORT
ON FORM 8-K DATED SEPTEMBER 15, 2000
Exhibit
No. Description
99.2 Press Release, dated September 12, 2000
Florida, New York, September 12, 2000 - Big V Supermarkets, Inc.,
Florida, NY announces the promotion of James A. Toopes as President and Chief
Executive Officer. In addition, Steve Hastings has been promoted to Executive
Vice President-Operations and David Montoya has been promoted to Executive Vice
President-Chief Merchandising Officer.
Mr. Toopes stated, "Both executives have a proven record of success
and a broad base of experience. They have earned the promotions through their
contributions to our current success. In their new roles we look forward to
their continued and expanded contributions."
Mr. Toopes has been with the Company since 1996, and previously served
as Vice Chairman and Chief Financial and Administrative Officer. His former
responsibilities will be shared by John Onufer, Vice President-Finance and
Anthony Moccio, Vice President-Controller.
Big V Supermarkets, Inc. operates thirty-eight supermarkets,
principally under the ShopRite name, in the Hudson River Valley region of New
York, central and northwestern New Jersey and central and northeastern
Pennsylvania. The Company is the largest member of Wakefern Food Corporation,
the largest-retailer owned cooperative in the United States.
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CONTACT: Big V Supermarkets, Inc., Florida, NY
James A. Toopes, Jr.
President and Chief Executive Officer
845-651-4411
