by John McCurry / contributing writer Overall, grocers in Louisiana and Mississippi have handled the coronavirus pandemic well. That’s the assessment of Manard Lagasse, president and CEO of Baton Rouge-based Associated Grocers. Associated Grocers provides resources and support for more than 200 independent grocers in those states and Texas. “Obviously, there have been some issues […]
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BJ’s Wholesale Club Plans To Open New Clubs In New York
BJ’s Wholesale Club says it is opening two new clubs in New York in early 2021. Located in Long Island City and Newburgh, the two clubs will bring local families 25 percent savings compared to grocery store prices and mark the 220th and 221st locations for the company. BJ’s also will open a BJ’s Gas […]
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Good Catch Plant-Based Seafood Introduces New Entrees, Appetizers
New York-based Gathered Foods, makers of Good Catch plant-based seafood, has launched a new product line: frozen entrees and appetizers. The line-up consists of New England Style Plant-Based Crab Cakes, Thai Style Plant-Based Fish Cakes and Classic Style Plant-Based Fish Burgers. This product extension is the second evolution from the plant-based seafood brand, expanding beyond its existing […]
Posted inShelby Exclusives, Home Page Slider, Market Profile, Northeast
Family-Run Trucchi’s 92 Years Old And Thriving Despite Challenges
by John McCurry / contributing writer Jim Trucchi grew up in his family’s grocery business in Massachusetts. He’s now the CEO of Trucchi’s Supermarkets, a six-store chain, and thanks in part to the challenges of running a business during a pandemic, he’s never been busier. “I’m 67 and I’ve been doing this since I was […]
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Borden Dairy Completes Sale To Capitol Peak Partners, KKR
Dallas, Texas-based Borden, a dairy company founded in 1857, says it and certain affiliates have finalized the approximately $340 million sale of substantially all Borden assets to Capitol Peak Partners and KKR. This transaction allows Borden to be appropriately capitalized with the business intact, including all plants, branches, routes and the Borden brand. The new Borden entity will […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, West
Superior Grocers Gives Permanent Pay Rate Increase To Employees
In appreciation for the hard work and dedication of its employees, Santa Fe Springs, California-based Superior Grocers has implemented a permanent $1 pay rate increase to all regular full-time and part-time employees. The raise was effective July 20, 2020. The action was taken in appreciation for employees’ dedication during the COVID-19 pandemic, which continues to […]
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Food Lion Opens New Store In West Columbia, SC
Food Lion opened a new store in West Columbia, South Carolina, on Wednesday, July 22, located at 2916 Emanuel Church Road. The new store is open daily from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. “I’m extremely excited to open this new location in the community I call home,” said Brandon Miles, store manager. “I was born […]
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NGA Backs Bill To Provide Tax Relief To Frontline Workers
The National Grocers Association is applauding the introduction of the FRNT LINE Act, authored by Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA). This bill would provide payroll and income tax relief for essential workers, such as grocery industry associates, who have continued their work during the coronavirus pandemic. “This pandemic has illustrated not only the resiliency of independent […]