Weis Markets has launched Instacart’s Caper Carts at select locations in Pennsylvania, with additional rollouts planned throughout the year. Part of Instacart’s Connected Stores technology, the carts aim to make in‑store shopping more interactive and efficient. “Weis Markets and its associates have always been committed to delivering a best‑in‑class shopping experience, and Caper Carts are a […]
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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Wakefern Awards $2M To 73 Organizations During ShopRite LPGA Luncheon
ShopRite recently held its annual LPGA tournament powered by Wakefern Food Group, hosting a week of charitable initiatives that included a community luncheon where a record $2 million in grants was awarded to more than 70 organizations. The community luncheon took place May 29 as the three‑day ShopRite LPGA got under way. Two days later, […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, News, Northeast, The Giant Company
The Giant Co. Coming To Philadelphia’s Andorra Neighborhood
The Giant Co. will open a new store June 19 in the Andorra Shopping Center at 701 Cathedral Road in Philadelphia. The nearly 50,000‑square‑foot store will add more than 160 full‑ and part‑time jobs to the community. “The opening of our newest Giant in the City of Brotherly Love reflects our continued commitment to serving […]
Posted inExecutive News, Association News, News, Northeast
PFMA Adds Altria Group’s Akhand To Board Of Directors
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) has appointed Abir Akhand, industry engagement manager for Altria Group Distribution Co., to its board of directors. Akhand, who leads Altria’s advocacy efforts in Pennsylvania and the Northeast, brings eight years of industry experience, including recent work efforts in the Midwest. He previously managed retail and wholesale accounts based […]
Posted inCenter Store, Featured News, Health & Wellness, News, Northeast
Unilever Investing $270M For R&D Hub In New Haven, CT
Unilever has unveiled plans to develop a new Global Innovation Center in New Haven, Connecticut, representing a $270 million investment. The facility, set to open by spring 2029, will serve as a hub for the company’s research and development (R&D) for personal care, beauty and well-being businesses in the U.S. and worldwide. The center will […]
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Whole Foods To Open New Market In Seekonk, MA
Whole Foods Market will open a new 40,000‑square‑foot store June 25 at 940 Fall River Ave. in Seekonk, Massachusetts. The location’s product assortment features more than 1,000 items from New England, sourced with the help of John Lawson, forager for local and emerging brands at Whole Foods Market. The store’s design features dimensional typography and […]
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Uncle Giuseppe’s Brings Seasonal Italian Pop‑Up Back To Fire Island, NY
Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace is reopening its seasonal pop‑up inside Ocean Beach Trading on Fire Island and offering online ordering for next‑day delivery by ferry. Fire Island is a barrier island off the south shore of Long Island, New York, accessible only by ferry, with no cars allowed. This geography makes grocery shopping a logistical challenge […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Foodtown, News, Northeast
ARS Elects Ferreira Chairman, Introduces Pathmark Daily Banner
Allegiance Retail Services held its annual meeting May 20, during which the board of directors for the supermarket cooperative and Foodtown were chosen for the 2026-27 fiscal year. Jason Ferreira was elected chairman and CEO. Ferreira has served on the board at Iselin, New Jersey-based Allegiance since 2021 and has been a co-op member since […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Grocery Store Layout, News, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets
Tops Completes $2M Store Remodel In Tonawanda, NY
Tops Friendly Markets has completed a $2 million remodel of its 67,279‑square‑foot store at 150 Niagara St. in Tonawanda, New York, marking the company’s 51st major renovation in six years. The effort was part of Tops’ capital improvement project, which has included more than $100 million invested in its three‑state footprint. The renovation included a […]
Posted inAssociation News, News, Northeast
PFMA Annual Conference Draws Food Leaders To Bedford, PA
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) welcomed members, wholesalers, vendors and industry partners to the 2026 PFMA Annual Conference, held May 12-13 at Omni Bedford Springs Resort in Bedford, Pennsylvania. The conference brought together leaders across Pennsylvania’s food and beverage industry for two days of networking, education and industry‑focused conversations. The event featured a mini […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, News, Northeast, ShopRite, Wakefern
Wakefern Expands Domestic Kosher Beef Program In ShopRite Stores
Wakefern Food Corp. is expanding and enhancing its fresh domestic kosher beef offering for ShopRite stores with kosher meat departments under rabbinical supervision. Through a new direct‑sourcing program, select ShopRite locations will have expanded access to a wider variety of fresh, high‑quality domestic kosher beef – including bone‑in and boneless cuts, steaks, roasts and offals. […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Aldi, News, Northeast
Aldi Sets Date For First Midtown Manhattan Store
Aldi will open its first Midtown Manhattan location June 19 at 311 West 42nd St., placing the German discount retailer in the shadow of Times Square. The opening is part of Aldi’s broader push to reach 3,200 U.S. stores by the end of 2028. On opening day, the first 200 customers will receive bags containing […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Featured News, News, Northeast
UNFI Foundation Charity Classic Raises Record $1.1M For Food Access Grants
The UNFI Foundation hosted its annual golf Charity Classic, raising a record $1.1 million to advance the organization’s mission of empowering people to create more sustainable and equitable food systems across North America. UNFI suppliers and industry partners came together on the course, learning about the foundation’s mission and engaging with organizations making a difference […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Featured News, News, Northeast, The Giant Company
The Giant Co. Garners Blue Zones Project Approval
Six The Giant Co. stores have become Blue Zones Project Approved, making the grocer the first in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley to receive the distinction and marking a step toward improving community well-being in the region. The approved stores are located at: 3300 Lehigh St., Allentown; 3070 Tilghman St., Allentown; 3926 Linden St., Bethlehem; 2174 West […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Northeast, ShopRite
ShopRite Debuts $5M Store Renovation In Livingston, NJ
Village Super Market celebrated the completion of a multi-million-dollar renovation May 18 at the ShopRite in Livingston, New Jersey, highlighted by a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a $5,000 donation to the West Essex YMCA. Livingston Mayor Shawn Klein joined employees and members of owners the Sumas family to cut the ribbon, following a family-friendly customer celebration […]
Posted inBakery News, News, Northeast, Wegmans
Wegmans’ Bakery Department Free Of Artificial Colors, Flavors, Preservatives
Wegmans Food Markets has shared that every product found within its in-store bakeries meets its “Food You Feel Good About” standard, meaning all bakery items are made without artificial colors, dyes, flavors or unnecessary preservatives. The milestone caps an effort that began in 2016, when Wegmans first removed trans fats and high fructose corn syrup […]
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ARS Celebrates Third Supermarket In Philadelphia
Allegiance Retail Services (ARS) recently marked the opening of a Compare & Save Supermarket by member and independent grocer Carlos Batista – the third supermarket in Philadelphia to open under the retail grocery cooperative’s banner. Located at 6515 Castor Avenue, the new 20,000-square-foot store replaces a former Rite Aid and features a selection of fresh […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, News, Northeast, Stop & Shop
Stop & Shop Reduces Prices On Products Across NJ, NY Stores
Stop & Shop has lowered prices on products across nearly every department, including national brands and private label items, at its stores in New Jersey and New York. The price reductions focus on customer favorites, including New York-specific items such as pick-your-own bagels from the Stop & Shop Bakery, Acme Smoked Salmon and Nathan’s Famous […]
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NJFC Leadership Development Class Attends NGA Advocacy Training
In early May, members of the 2026 New Jersey Food Council (NJFC) Leadership Development Class traveled to Washington, D.C., for a two-day experience focused on federal advocacy and leadership in the food industry. The trip included an introduction to NJFC’s federal partners at the National Grocers Association (NGA) and a tour of Capitol Hill. “In […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, News, Northeast, The Giant Company
The Giant Co. Opens Converted Everett Foodliner Location After Acquisition
The Giant Co. has reopened the store at 250 West Main St. in Everett, Pennsylvania, that it acquired in February. Formerly Everett Foodliner, the store was temporarily closed to complete minor remodels, install new signage and undertake an overall décor update. Customers will find Giant’s signature fresh departments, including a larger, market-feel produce department with […]