Category: Anniversary Issues

Convenience is a competitive advantage for Tops. From its extensive network of stores, prepared foods and meal solutions to fuel stations and banking services, the chain is devoted to creating stores that offer customers a one-stop shopping experience. “We try to be consumer-centric and create solutions throughout the store. That’s why our market share is […]

For 60 years, Tops Markets has maintained a loyal customer base by combining unparalleled selection with exceptional customer service.  “No matter what iteration we’ve been through as a company, our core focus has been the same,” said Mike Nugent, VP of merchandising. “Our consumers have never wavered in their understanding of who we are. That […]

It’s all about local at Tops Markets. From partnering with local suppliers and working with neighborhood community groups to customizing displays and products to a particular store, Tops continues to localize the shopping experience for its customers.  “Our mission statement is to be the neighborhood store, and we take that to heart,” said Jeff Cady, […]

Maintaining a people-first culture is a priority for Tops Markets. The company is known for its people-centered approach and cooperative management style.  “Our greatest advantage is our people, from the stores to the corporate office. A culture built over years of service makes a difference,” said Frank Curci, CEO of Northeast Grocery, the parent company […]

Acquisitions, a divestiture, a management buyout – Tops Friendly Markets has seen its share of changes in the last two decades. But the company’s commitment to maintaining a strong identity for the Tops brand has never wavered from its beginnings as the go-to neighborhood store.  Fresh off a November 2021 merger with Price Chopper/Market 32 […]

ROFDA associate member BRdata offers software solutions to independent grocers and wholesalers. The Melville, New York-based company has been a ROFDA member since 2014, according to John Abbene, president. “We write software solutions for the independent grocery industry, everything from back office, inventory, sales reporting…an end-to-end enterprise solution, from the wholesaler to the consumers is […]