Is Supervalu's New Launch a Smart Move?

Supervalu (NYS: SVU) aims to launch its new single serve coffee pods, which will be compatible with leading brewing systems. Though it won't be a big needle mover for the company, the pods will begin being sold this month at 1,100 locations. This move comes as more of a blow to Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (NAS: GMCR) . Both companies face uncertain futures, but there's a big probability that GMCR will downsize to a lower cost manufacturer with a narrow margin, with Supervalu possibly selling off to private companies.

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