Ahold Delhaize has concluded negotiations by its U.S. subsidiary, Giant Food, regarding certain of its multi-employer pension plans. Giant Food, UFCW Locals 27 and 400 and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. have reached an agreement on Giant Food’s funding obligations with respect to two multi-employer pension plans: The Food Employers Labor Relations Association and United […]
Category: Northeast
The Shelby Report of the Northeast covers grocery retailers, wholesalers and suppliers in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont. Follow the latest store openings, remodels, leadership changes and market news from the region.
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Hershey Brings New Treats For Valentine’s Day And Easter
To kick 2021 off right, Hershey, Pennsylvania-based Hershey is launching new Valentine’s and Easter innovations. This launch comes as Hershey’s iconic brands unveil new products that feature some twists on classic flavors and shapes. For Valentine’s Day, Hershey’s has created Hershey’s Kisses milk chocolate Meltaway Roses, Hershey’s milk chocolate Bear, Hershey’s Hugs & Kisses Heart Box, Reese’s Peanut Butter Rose and Reese’s Big […]
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McCormick Acquires FONA International And Some Affiliates
McCormick & Co. Inc., a global leader in flavor, has purchased 100 percent of the shares of FONA International LLC and certain shares of its affiliates. FONA is a leading manufacturer of clean and natural flavors providing solutions for a diverse customer base across various applications for the food, beverage and nutritional markets. Hunt Valley, […]
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Rosie Helps Independent Retailers, Wholesalers Adapt To Shifting Market
New service called Cater debuted before holidays by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer In 2012, Nick Nickitas founded Rosie, an e-commerce solution for independent retailers and wholesalers. His goal was to “level the playing field,” giving local businesses the tools to compete with national chains and online marketplaces. “We’ve seen the music industry get completely reshaped as […]
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Verus International Enters Into Agreement With Game On Foods
Verus International and its wholly owned subsidiary, Big League Foods, have entered into a letter agreement with ACG Global Solutions and Game on Foods. For certain consideration, BLF has agreed to sell, transfer and assign all of its rights, title and interest in and to all of BLF’s assets to Game on Foods. Under this […]
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Chobani Names Macedonio New CFO And Business Development Leader
Norwich, New York-based Chobani has named veteran finance executive Jody Macedonio as CFO, effective Dec. 28. Macedonio, who will report to Chobani President and COO Peter McGuinness, is joining Chobani as it enters and grows in four categories: plant-based oat milks, dairy and plant-based oat creamers, functional wellness beverages and a new probiotic yogurt portfolio. This comes as Chobani continues to grow by double digits in total dollar sales […]
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Big Y Embraces New Landscape With NCR Emerald Solution
Big Y is the latest independent retailer that has selected the retail cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) platform from NCR Corporation, a global provider of leading retail technology solutions that run the store. Big Y will use NCR’s solution to integrate its grocery and convenience stores with a unified platform and promotion tool. NCR Emerald is a key component of […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Big Y To Give Additional Bonus Pay To Front Line, DC Employees
Springfield, Massachusetts-based Big Y will be paying additional holiday bonuses to its front line and distribution center associates including full-time, part-time and casual employees. This holiday bonus is part of the company’s ongoing recognition and appreciation for the efforts and sacrifices of employees which was instituted last March. Thank you bonuses are expected to continue […]
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ShopRite To Distribute COVID-19 Vaccine To Increase Consumer Access
Keasbey, New Jersey-based ShopRite has joined a partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to ensure Americans have access to the COVID-19 vaccine. The Pharmacy Partnership Strategy for COVID-19 Vaccination Program will provide COVID-19 vaccine coverage to pharmacies across the U.S., including select ShopRite pharmacies. […]
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The Griffin Report Names Weis Markets Retailer Of The Year
In this special section, The Griffin Report of the Northeast honors Weis Markets as its 2020 Northeast Retailer of the Year. The Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based company has nearly 200 stores in seven states. Click below to read what key executives have to say about Weis’ culture, community involvement, associates and response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. […]
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At Weis Markets, ‘We’re Really In The People Business’
Customer service unlike any other; opportunity abounds for ‘everybody at every level’ by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer Weis Markets’ go-to-market strategy permeates the whole company. “If you treat your associates well, they in turn will take care of your customers,” explained Amy Zimmerman, store manager. Zimmerman began her Weis career as a part-time cashier, working […]
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COVID-19 Pandemic Can’t Alter Weis’ Overall Approach
CEO proud of safety, swift response and that stores ‘still all about serving the public’ by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer Asked to reflect on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on the U.S. grocery industry, Weis Markets COO Kurt Schertle deferred to the company’s CEO and president, Jonathan Weis. “Candidly, I think my boss […]
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Weis Markets – A ‘Deliberate Company That Is Very Nimble’
Execs also cite family atmosphere, support for grocer’s bright future by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer In this special section, The Griffin Report of the Northeast honors Weis Markets as its 2020 Northeast Retailer of the Year. The Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based company has nearly 200 stores in seven states. We begin by hearing from some of Weis’ key […]
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Community Involvement Key To The Culture At Weis
Makes good business sense to take care of those who ‘take care of us’ by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer Since 1912, Weis Markets has been a substantial giver at many different levels – hospitals, soup kitchens, religious institutions, veterans’ agencies, schools and universities. That generosity extends throughout the company itself, via a scholarship fund for […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Union Ratifies Stop & Shop’s Investment Of $229M In Retirement Benefits
Quincy, Massachusetts-based Stop & Shop says UFCW Local 1500 has ratified an agreement for the company to make a $229 million investment in retirement benefits for its members. “We’re pleased this agreement has been ratified as it will improve the security of future retirement benefits for our union associates, while reducing financial risk going forward. […]
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NFRA Appoints Rumachik As President And CEO Of Assoc.
The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association has appointed Jeff Rumachik as president and CEO, effective Jan. 1. Rumachik will take over the position following the retirement of H.V. “Skip” Shaw Jr. after his 36 years of service to the association. Rumachik joined the organization in 2009 as SVP. He was promoted to EVP and […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Crispy Green Reminds Consumers To Try Its Fruit Snacks
Fairfield, New Jersey-based Crispy Green is reminding shoppers to try Crispy Fruit, a freeze-dried fruit snack for healthy snacking in the new year. After indulging on holiday goodies, according to Crispy Green, consumers will be searching for healthy, but tasty snacks to help them get back on track as the New Year begins. Crispy Fruit […]
Posted inDeli News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Brynwood To Acquire Take-And-Bake Pizza Business From ARYZTA
Brynwood Partners VIII L.P. announced that its newly formed portfolio company, Great Kitchens Food Company Inc., has acquired ARYZTA North America’s take-and-bake pizza business. Terms and conditions of the deal are not being disclosed. Great Kitchens will be headquartered in Romeoville, Illinois, and will continue to operate in Chicago Heights, Illinois, and Romeoville, Illinois. The facilities […]
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TerraCycle Completes $25 Million Founding Investor Raise For Loop
Trenton, New Jersey-based TerraCycle has completed a Series A “Founding Investors” capital raise of $25 million for its global reuse platform Loop. Investors include P&G, Nestlé, SUEZ, Aptar, Sky Ocean Ventures, ImpactAssets and Quadia. “Given Loop’s global momentum and the limited amount of capital being raised, it was important for us to pick partners who firmly believe […]
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Goya Foods Offers $80K Culinary Arts And Food Science Scholarships
Goya Foods, America’s largest Hispanic-owned food company, offers a total of $80,000 Culinary Arts and Food Science Scholarships to four students nationwide entering their freshman year of college with an undergraduate degree in culinary arts and/or food science. Goya’s Culinary Arts Scholarship is available on a competitive basis to students entering an accredited two-year or four-year institution. […]