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Supervalu posts loss, vows to cut prices — Impairment charges left Supervalu in the red this quarter, though sales still beat analyst expectations. The CEO promised in a conference call to boost sales by lowering prices. [Source: AP]

San Francisco bans some alcohol advertising — New ad contracts will exclude alcohol advertising on city property such as toilets, kiosks, or newspaper racks, though companies with existing contracts will be exempt. The law follows similar bans of alcohol ads on the city’s public transportation. [Source: Marin Institute]

CKE sales up slightly — The Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s operator reported that sales increased only a tiny bit in December. CEO Andrew Puzder blamed bad weather and new deals from competitors. [Source: Reuters]

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