The Giant Co., which operates under the Giant and Martin’s banners, has announced plans to open a new store in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. The project marks the retailer’s second store in Ephrata, aimed at improving accessibility for residents in the northwest portion of the borough. Construction is scheduled to commence once the company secures all necessary […]
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NYC Mayor Says Each Borough Will Get City-Run Grocery Store
One hundred and two days after taking over as mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani delivered his 100 Day Address on April 12, making good on his promise of city-run grocery stores opening around the city. Before speaking of the stores, Mamdani reminded the New Yorkers gathered that he ran as a Democratic socialist. […]
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The Giant Co. Raises $1.2M To Combat Student Food Insecurity
The Giant Co.’s Feeding School Kids initiative recently raised more than $1.2 million to fund hunger-relief programs at school districts in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. The funds are directed toward various nutritional needs, including clearing student lunch debt, stocking weekend backpack programs and establishing on-campus food pantries and gardens. “Thanks to the continued […]
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Hannaford Names Giunta As 2025 Store Manager Of The Year
Hannaford Supermarkets has named Tony Giunta from its location in Uxbridge, Massachusetts, as its 2025 Store Manager of the Year. Giunta was selected from 188 Hannaford stores in New England and New York for his leadership, associate development and community involvement. With 45 years of retail experience, he has built a reputation for developing strong […]
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Big Y Launches Local Vendor Discovery Tour Ahead Of Store Opening
Big Y Foods is sourcing local products for its upcoming supermarket in Pembroke, Massachusetts, through an online Local Vendor Discovery Tour that connects the retailer’s sales teams with area farmers, vendors and artisans whose products could be featured there. The family-owned grocer partners with more than 500 local businesses to offer more than 4,000 local […]
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Tops Friendly Markets Launches MoolahVille Cash Back Rewards Program
Tops Friendly Markets is rolling out MoolahVille, a new rewards experience running through May 23 across all 147 stores. The program lets shoppers earn “Moolah” coins through everyday purchases and redeem them for unlimited $10 rewards cards, with an online component offering additional prizes including free groceries for a year. The program works on two […]
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Northeast Grocery Inc. Adds SNAP/EBT Payments On DoorDash
Northeast Grocery Inc. (NGI) has expanded its partnership with DoorDash to accept SNAP/EBT benefits for delivery across its Market 32, Price Chopper and Tops Markets banners. The enhancement allows customers to shop eligible grocery items and pay with their EBT cards at checkout through the DoorDash platform. “We believe everyone deserves convenient access to fresh, […]
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PFMA Sets 2026 Annual Conference For May 12-13 In Bedford, PA
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) will hold its 2026 Annual Conference from May 12-13 at the Omni Bedford Springs Resort in Bedford, Pennsylvania. The two-day event brings together retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, convenience store operators and solution providers for education, networking and industry discussion. “PFMA’s Annual Conference is an opportunity for the industry to come […]