Malvern, Pennsylvania-based Acme Markets, a division of Albertsons Cos., said Oct. 14 it was the successful bidder for 27 Kings Food Market and Balducci’s Food Lover’s Market locations. The transaction, which is still subject to customary regulatory and court approvals including the approval of the Federal Trade Commission, is expected to close later this fiscal […]
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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Palmer Returns To C&S Wholesale Grocers As CEO
Industry legend Bob Palmer has come out of retirement to lead Keene, New Hampshire-based C&S Wholesale Grocers as the company’s new CEO, succeeding Mike Duffy. Palmer brings more than three decades of experience. After starting with the company in 1986, he retired from his role as C&S’s EVP and chief procurement officer in 2019. When […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Lightlife Named Official Plant-Based Food Partner Of Bowlero Corp.
New York-based Bowlero Corp., parent company of the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA), and Lightlife, a plant-based protein brand owned by Greenleaf Foods SPC, has announced a partnership that will bring the Lightlife Plant-Based Burger to Bowlero menus nationwide. As Bowlero’s official plant-based food partner, Lightlife also will sponsor the 2020 Go Bowling! PBA Tour Fall Swing. […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Giant Food Increases Sustainable Seafood Transparency Efforts
Giant Food, a greater Washington, D.C. regional grocery chain, says it has joined the Ocean Disclosure Project (ODP), a global platform where retailers voluntarily share insight into their sourcing methods to ensure sustainable seafood practices. Giant’s sustainable seafood policy has always ensured that every seafood item sold in stores meets sustainability criteria, but the grocer is now taking […]
Posted inBakery News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Calise Bakery Introduces New Brioche Style Cinnamon Chip Texas Toast
With more than 110 years of experience baking bread and rolls, Calise Bakery has entered the breakfast category with its new Brioche Style Cinnamon Chip Texas Toast. With this latest product innovation, Calise brings its signature gourmet brioche style bread to the breakfast table. Combining melt-in-your-mouth cinnamon chips with a brioche taste, the freshly baked Brioche […]
Posted inPackaging News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
ShopRite’s Wholesome Pantry Reimagines Packaging, Products
ShopRite has announced it is expanding and rebranding its award-winning Wholesome Pantry and Wholesome Pantry Organic product lines that are available at all of its stores in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Maryland, Delaware and Pennsylvania. The products also will be available at Fresh Grocer stores in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. ShopRite and The Fresh […]
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Market Profile: Pennington Quality Market Is Very Much A Family Business
Rothwell brings his experience to join his father’s dream by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer Growing up, Mike Rothwell knew exactly what he wanted to do – work in the food industry. As a kid, he worked alongside his dad, Larry, who was an executive for The Fleming Company, before spreading his wings to pursue the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
ShopRite Opens At The Boulevard Signature Series Redevelopment
Kimco Realty Corp., one of North America’s largest publicly traded owners and operators of open-air, grocery-anchored shopping centers and mixed-use assets, announces the grand opening of ShopRite, the 70,000-square-foot grocery anchor at The Boulevard, the approximately $200 million Signature Series redevelopment project on Staten Island. ShopRite is the project’s first tenant opening, marking a significant milestone […]
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UNFI Selected As New Grocery Wholesaler By Key Food
Natural Foods Inc. and Key Food Stores Co-Operative say they have reached a long-term supply agreement for UNFI to serve as the primary grocery wholesaler to Key Food with expected sales to UNFI of approximately $10 billion over 10 years. Founded in 1937, Key Food is a co-operative of independently owned and corporate supermarkets located […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Pepsi And Swoop Send Eagles Fans On Mission To Win Big This Season
Philadelphia Eagles fans don’t only love their team, they love their mascot Swoop. This season, Pepsi is officially reuniting with the Eagles again and to celebrate, is working with Swoop to amp up fans ahead of game day by randomly planting limited edition golden Swoop-inspired Pepsi cans inside specially-marked 12-pack cases around Philly that will […]
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The Griffin Report Unveils Its 2020 Northeast Market Review
Each year, The Griffin Report of the Northeast publishes a Northeast Market Review – a guide of food retailers in the region that includes store totals and market share by state as well as other helpful information. This year’s Northeast Market Review is sponsored by Imperial Distributors and also appears in the October 2020 print edition of The Griffin Report […]
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MassGrown Exchange Helps Big Y Sell More Local Products
Springfield, Massachusetts-based Big Y World Class Markets has announced its first connections with new local food producers through their participation in the MassGrown Exchange launched in August by the Baker-Polito administration. The MassGrown Exchange is a business to business platform that assists farmers, fishers, food buyers and agriculture-related businesses to connect, exchange and find products […]
Posted inDeli News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
ShopRite Deli App Gets New Name, Offers Customers More Options
Keasbey, New Jersey-based ShopRite recently announced its popular ShopRite Deli & More app has become ShopRite Order Express. The change provides an even easier way for customers to order their favorite fresh deli meats, cheeses, meals-to-go, catering, appetizers, special occasion cakes and more from various departments. ShopRite Order Express expands on all of the features […]
Posted inCOVID News, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Safeway Pharmacies Now Offer At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits
Safeway pharmacies in Maryland, Virginia, D.C., and Delaware are now offering at-home COVID-19 saliva test kits. The saliva tests offered at Safeway (in partnership with Phosphorus Diagnostics) typically offer results in 72 hours or less from the time the lab receives the test. Here’s how it works: Visit scheduletest.com to complete a short medical questionnaire and request […]
Posted inYear In Review - 2020, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, Northeast
NORTHEAST: Key Food Debuts Re-opening Of Bronx Location On Sept. 11
Key Food Stores Co-Operative Inc., a chain of primarily independently owned and corporate grocery stores, has announced the grand re-opening of its Key Food location at 751 Lydig Avenue in Bronx, New York. To celebrate, Key Food has offered special sales, entertainment and giveaways for customers. “Sal Bonavita and his team worked tirelessly to renovate this […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Snapdragon Apples Are Back; Co-op Adds Growers In 5 New States
SnapDragon apples are ripe for picking as harvest season is officially underway. Grown exclusively by Crunch Time Apple Growers, a New York-based cooperative of 151 growers, this year’s SnapDragon crop is expected to yield its largest haul yet. The cooperative also announced the addition of direct market growers in five additional states – Michigan, Ohio, Iowa, Pennsylvania and Illinois – starting […]
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UNFI CEO Spinner Announces Retirement, Succession Plan Unveiled
United Natural Foods Inc. CEO Steven L. Spinner has informed the board of directors of his intention to retire after the conclusion of the term of his employment agreement on July 31, 2021, or earlier upon the appointment of a successor. Spinner has agreed to remain on the board to serve as executive chairman following […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Rosie, DoorDash Offer Free Grocery Delivery Through September
Rosie, an e-commerce solution for independent retailers and wholesalers, has partnered with DoorDash to offer free delivery from hundreds of Rosie’s independent grocers who are currently offering delivery powered by DoorDash. Effective immediately, this special offer is available on Rosie’s platform through Sept. 30. “Grocery delivery continues to be a valuable option for online shoppers […]
Posted inBeverage News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Mtn Dew Outdoor Grants Designed To Help Fuel Conservation
To celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day, Mtn Dew says it is supporting Heartland conservation and outdoor nonprofits with $100,000 in Mtn Dew Outdoor Grants. Dew’s goal is to support Heartland nonprofit organizations that protect the beautiful lands we all love. Nonprofits can apply for one of 20 $5,000 outdoor grants and Dew Nation also will have a chance to […]
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Manischewitz Offers New Tradition With Chanukah House Cookie Kit
Bayonne, New Jersey-based Manischewitz, an iconic name in traditional kosher products, is offering a do-it-yourself Chanukah House cookie decorating kit that comes with everything children need – from cookies and icing to a sanding sugar and a candy menorah – to build their own edible holiday cottage. And when you give this gift to a young one, […]