The Kroger Co. says that associates working at the company’s Fry’s Foods division have ratified a new agreement with United Food and Commercial Workers Local 99. The agreement covers more than 20,000 associates working at 122 stores throughout Arizona. “We are pleased to reach an agreement that is good for our associates. This new contract […]
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Food Bazaar Continues Expansion With Two New Jersey Openings
Food Bazaar Supermarket—a privately-owned, New York City-based company—continues to grow with the opening of two New Jersey stores—one in North Bergen and another in Fairview. These openings follow store debuts in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Long Island and the Bronx. The new locations each feature a full-service seafood department, custom-cutting meat department, bakery, deli counter, exotic produce […]
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Wegmans Opens Its Final Store For The Year In Charlottesville, Virginia
Wegmans opened its newest store—in Charlottesville, Virginia—on Sunday. It marks the last of four Wegmans units opening this year; the others debuted in Midlothian and Short Pump, Virginia, in May and August, respectively, and Owings Mills, Maryland, in September. The 120,000-s.f. Charlottesville unit is at the intersection of Interstate 64 and 5th Street. It is […]
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Gordy’s Market Appoints New CEO And COO, Makes Other Leadership Changes
Gordy and Donna Schafer today announced the retirement of their sons Jeff Schafer, president of Gordy’s Market, and Rick Schafer, VP of facilities. Jeff and Rick have worked for the Wisconsin-based, family-owned and -operated business for more than 80 years combined. Gordy’s Market CFO David Schafer, son of Gordy and Donna, will assume the role […]
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The Reese Group: 50 Years Of Family Ownership
The heritage of the Reese Group’s 50 years of family ownership dates back to 1966 when Paul Reese joined the Nashville, Tennessee, broker established in 1902. As one of the oldest brokerage houses in the country, the Reese Group represents some of the top brands across the industry. And while the family-owned company—headquartered in the […]
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SpartanNash Grows Produce Capabilities With Caito Buy
SpartanNash is acquiring Caito Foods Service and Blue Ribbon Transport (BRT) for approximately $217.5 million in cash. SpartanNash will acquire Caito’s produce distribution business, fresh cut fruits and vegetables business, its newly constructed Fresh Kitchen facility and the logistics business of BRT. SpartanNash said the acquisitions will enhance its product offerings by expanding into the fast-growing freshly prepared […]
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LeBlanc’s To Reopen As Rouses On Tuesday
LeBlanc’s Food Stores will reopen as Rouses Markets next week. The Louisiana grocery chains announced early last month that they would be joining forces under one banner, giving Rouses 54 stores. LeBlanc’s nine stores will close at 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7, and reopen as Rouses at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8. Five of the […]
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Arizona Food Marketing Alliance Recognizes State’s Best At Awards Banquet
The Arizona Food Marketing Alliance (AFMA) hosted its annual Excellence in Leadership Awards Banquet on Oct. 28 at the Phoenix Downtown Sheraton. Nearly 800 industry professionals were in attendance. AFMA has hosted the event since 1965. This year’s ceremony honored Paul Rodriguez, VP of operations for the Arizona division of Circle K, as the Retailer […]