selling many of the stores to other operators, was a matter discussed in the regional business press. CEO Bob Mariano retired on September 1, 2016. Banners and brands Roundy's includes three front-facing brands and one former brand while Roundy's is used mainly as a private label brand. Pick 'n Save stores are warehouse food store concept in 1975, but over time with the decline of former competitor Kohl's Food Stores under its A&P ownership and major changes to Piggly Wiggly, now operates as a traditional supermarket chain. Metro Market, a smaller-store concept, launched in 2004, prevalent in the Milwaukee and Madison markets, mainly competing with Sendik's, Trader Joe's and Whole Foods Market. Mariano's Fresh Market, the same concept as Metro Market in the Chicago market; named for former Roundy's CEO "Chairman" Bob Mariano. Mariano's was launched in 2010. Copps Food Centers was acquired by Roundy's in 2001. Several attempts were made to convert those stores to the Pick 'n Save name under Roundy's ownership, which were generally unsuccessful and scattered due to customer sentiment against the rebranding. Kroger finally completed the rebranding of Copps locations to Pick 'n Save in 2017. References Further reading External links Companies based in Milwaukee Kroger Retail companies established in 1872 1872 establishments in Wisconsin Supermarkets of the United States 2015 mergers and acquisitions