Brattleboro, Vermont-based Bascom Maple Farms recently shared an update on the 2022 crop season, amongst the continued demand for maple syrup and maple sugar. According to the update, the maple syrup crop was preferable in quantity and quality compared to the previous year. However, due to a short crop in 2021, the increasing demand for […]
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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 […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Northeast
Goya Foods Provides Aid To Residents In Buffalo, NY
Goya Foods is providing aid by donating 30,000 pounds of food to those affected by the blizzard in Buffalo, New York. The donation is part of Goya’s commitment to providing disaster relief and humanitarian aid through the Goya Gives initiative. In New York, it has donated millions of pounds of food to help feed thousands of […]
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AppCard Discusses Personalized Shopping Trends In Webinar
Shopper loyalty in inflationary times was the topic of The Shelby Report’s recent webinar held with New York-based AppCard and featuring members of Metcalfe’s Market and Neighborhood Fresh. AppCard is a personalized marketing shopper analytics and digital coupons platform with some five billion transactions and caters to more than 1,500 independent grocers, according to Eran […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Weis Markets Donates $1M For Annual Fight Hunger Program
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has donated $1 million to 17 regional food banks and two food pantries in its seven-state market area as part of the company’s 15th annual Fight Hunger program. The donation includes customer contributions made at checkout in Weis stores throughout 2022 and a large corporate donation. “We are grateful to our generous […]
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Grocery Outlet Holds Grand Opening In Mechanicsburg, PA
Grocery Outlet recently held a grand opening for a store in the Windsor Park Shopping Center at 5280 Simpson Ferry Road in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. “We are so thrilled to bring a Grocery Outlet location to the Mechanicsburg community and provide big savings on high quality groceries,” said Eric Lindberg, CEO. “Windsor Park Shopping Center is the ideal location […]
Posted inMarketing News, Executive News, Northeast
Weis Markets Promotes Bauman To Director Of Marketing
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has promoted Amanda Bauman to director of marketing. Her responsibilities include the oversight of the company’s loyalty marketing, data analytics, social media and digital marketing programs. Bauman succeeds Maria Rizzo, who was recently promoted to VP of marketing and advertising. To read the full story of Rizzo’s promotion from The Shelby Report, click […]
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Candy Brand Hosts New Year’s Eve Celebration With Peeps Drop
Hosted by Just Born Quality Confections, along with ArtsQuest and other local community partners, the 14th annual PeepsFest will ring in the new year with a two-day, family-friendly festival featuring activities, a Peeps Chick Drop and a sneak peek at its 2023 marshmallow lineup. Weighing in at 400 pounds, the Peeps Chick Drop is the culmination and highlight of […]