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 […]
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Tops Has Strong Roots In Past, Well Positioned For Future
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 […]
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Tops Friendly Markets Celebrates 60th Anniversary
In honor of Tops Friendly Markets’ 60th anniversary in 2022, The Shelby Report presents a special section to commemorate the occasion. The grocer is positioned to enter the next decade with a defendable network of stores, widespread consumer acceptance, new store format and a dedicated group of employees. Join us in the pages below as […]
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BRdata President Touts Benefits Of ROFDA Membership
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 […]
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RAC Chairman: ‘It’s Just Been A Blessing To Be A Part’ Of ROFDA
GVH Distribution, headquartered in Lubbock, Texas, has been an associate member of ROFDA for 13 years. Company President and CEO Sean Wright has served as chair of the ROFDA Advisory Committee for the past two-and-a-half years. GVH distributes packaging supplies for the supermarket, convenience store and food service industries. Wright said, “ROFDA is a unique […]
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ROFDA Board Chair Looking Forward To Future
Ray Sprinkle, chairman of the board of directors for the Retailer Owned Food Distributors & Associates, is excited about the organization’s future. “ROFDA’s undergone some change. We really are excited to have Jeff [Pedersen, president] on board with his leadership and his experience, bringing some new ideas to the organization,” said Sprinkle, who also is […]
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ROFDA Marks 60th Anniversary, Prepares For Continued Growth
As the Retailer Owned Food Distributors & Associates (ROFDA) celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, the organization is reflecting on its past and looking forward to the future. Jeff Pedersen, president and CEO, said ROFDA was established with the purpose of trying to enhance the success of independent retailers. Today, eight cooperative wholesalers comprise its […]
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ROFDA Celebrates 60th Anniversary
In honor of the Retailer Owned Food Distributors and Associates’ 60th anniversary this year, The Shelby Report presents a special section commemorating the occasion. The organization is reflecting on its past and looking forward to the future, according to Jeff Pedersen, ROFDA’s president and CEO. Join us in the pages below as we celebrate and […]