Vons plans to buy Pantry Stores from Cullum Cos.

Roger E. Stangeland, chairman of Vons Cos. (formerly HMI Holdings), said his firm will acquire the 10-store, Pasadena-based Pantry supermarket chain from the Dallas-based firm for undisclosed terms. The stores are located in the San Gabriel Valley and parts of Orange County. Closing is expected within 30 days. Pantry Stores will operate as a separate division of El Monte-based Vons and will retain the Pantry name.