The pet industry is famously recession resistant, coming through September 11, 2001 attacks and the Great Recession of 2008-09 relatively unscathed. However, not even the new “pet parent” sensibility can make the pet industry recession proof in the midst of the novel coronavirus pandemic. In its just-published U.S. Pet Market Outlook 2020-2021, market research firm Packaged […]
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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Lidl Opens Regional HQ And Distribution Center In Maryland
Lidl has opened opened its regional headquarters and distribution center in Cecil County, Maryland. The new 700,000 s.f. facility will serve Lidl’s regional store network, quickly supplying products to stores in five states. The chain invested more than $100 million in the project which will create more than 200 new full-time jobs. “As we work hard to meet […]
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AGNE Hosts Spring Food Show In Manchester, CT
Associated Grocers of New England Inc. (AGNE) held its spring food show March 10 at the Double Tree Hilton in Manchester, Connecticut. AGNE hosts food shows twice a year, in the spring and fall. The shows offer the retailer an in-depth look at the variety of products carried by AGNE vendors. The shows also feature […]
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C&S Provides PTO, Bonuses To Employees For Covid-19 Challenges
Keene, New Hampshire-based C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc., the largest wholesale grocery supply company in the U.S., said it will provide frontline workers with a special appreciation bonus and all employees with additional paid time off (PTO), among other benefits enhancements, in the wake of challenges caused by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. “For the last several […]
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Magnum Ice Cream Debuts 3 New Product Varieties
Magnum Ice Cream, a brand of Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey-based Unilever, introduced three new product varieties: Non-Dairy Sea Salt Caramel Bars, Double Pistachio Honey Tubs and Double Almond Brown Butter Tubs. Joining Classic and Almond varieties, Magnum Non-Dairy Sea Salt Caramel Bars have a non-dairy sea salt caramel base dipped in a cracking non-dairy chocolate […]
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Fairway Market Receives Bids For Six Stores During Auction
Fairway Market, together with its debtor affiliates in their Chapter 11 cases in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (Case No. 20-10161), has received winning bids for six Fairway stores on a going concern basis. The bids are for five New York stores to Village Supermarket Inc., a Wakefern member, […]
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Vitafusion Introduces 6 New Gummy Vitamin Products
Ewing, New Jersey-based Vitafusion is introducing six new gummy vitamin products: Irresistible Skin, Organic Prenatal Multi, Triple Immune Power, Apple Cider Vinegar, Kids Melatonin and Teen Essential Multi. “The Vitafusion brand provides consumers with a fun and delicious alternative to traditional vitamin pills and tablets. We are constantly addressing unmet nutritional needs in the gummy […]
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Supermarkets Temporarily Raise Wages, Adjust Hours During Health Crisis
Supermarkets continue to make changes to serve customers during the coronavirus crisis. Following are some of the latest developments in the Northeast. FutureProof Retail donates mobile checkout to stores FutureProof Retail (FPR) is donating its Mobile Checkout Solution to grocery stores, pharmacies and supermarkets to help reduce stress on stores and communities. Created and […]
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Stavis Seafoods Names Industry Veteran Lancaster VP Of Sales
Stavis Seafoods, a Boston-based multinational fishing company and seafood manufacturer, named David Lancaster VP of sales, joining the company’s executive leadership team. Lancaster has more than 30 years of experience in sales, management and the seafood industry. In his new role, he will be responsible for the overall management of the sales team and the […]
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Baldor Specialty Foods Offers Home Delivery Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Bronx, New York-based Baldor Specialty Foods, one of the largest wholesale importers and distributors of fresh produce and specialty foods in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, said for the first time in its history it will make its inventory of food available directly to consumers within a 50-mile radius of its Bronx headquarters for at-home […]
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The Giant Co., Philadelphia 76ers Team To Fight Hunger
The Philadelphia 76ers and The Giant Co. are teaming up to address childhood hunger in the greater Philadelphia region. Both organizations have begun a month-long campaign at Southwark School in Philadelphia as part of a series of events to raise awareness of and eliminate childhood hunger. “No one, especially children, should have to wonder where their next […]
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CDA Inducts Keith Canning Of Sawyer Island Consulting Into Hall Of Fame
Keith Canning, CEO and founder of Sawyer Island Consulting in Portland, Maine, was inducted into the Convenience Distribution Association’s Hall of Fame Feb. 25 at the Convenience Distribution Marketplace in San Antonio. CDA’s Hall of Fame award is presented to the industry’s most valued participants—those whose careers are highlighted by continual accomplishments on the industry’s […]
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Utz Quality Foods Adds Several New Snacks To Product Lineup
Hanover, Pennsylvania-based Utz Quality Foods LLC has added new products to its lineup, which became available through retailers on Feb. 3. From Zapp’s New Orleans style “Evil Eye” Kettle Potato Chips to Good Health Creamy Onion & Chive Veggie Chips to Utz Ridge Cut Potato Chips, the line-up is comprised of both indulgent and better-for- you […]
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Smile Coffee Werks Launches Commercially Compostable Coffee Pods
Smile Coffee Werks, based in Darien, Connecticut, has unveiled compostable coffee pods made from renewable raw materials with over a 12-month shelf life. The patented technology utilizes a plant based, BPA-free cup and top. The pods are compatible with Nespresso classic style coffee makers, BPI-certified and commercially compostable in 12 weeks. Made from renewable plant-based […]
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Ark Foods Expands Line Of Veggie Bowls With New Flavors
Ark Foods, a Brooklyn-headquartered modern-day farming brand known for creating fresh produce, is expanding its line of Veggie Bowls with four new flavors: Buffalo Cauli Mac, General Tso’s Cauli, Alfredo Veggie Spaghetti and Sesame Veggie Noodles. This launch will expand its best-selling category and put Ark Foods at the forefront of the plant-based movement, leading […]
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Entrepreneur Seth Goldman Helps Found PLNT Burger
Seth Goldman is a founder of PLNT Burger, the recently launched quick-serve concept located in Whole Foods Market in Silver Spring, Maryland. Goldman, who launched Honest Tea out of his home in 1998, currently serves as chairman of the board of Beyond Meat. At PLNT Burger, he will drive expansion plans and strategic planning for the […]
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Brekki Overnight Oats Acquired By Members Of Cedar’s Executive Team
Brekki, a Carlsbad, California-based company with a line of dairy-free, ready-to-eat overnight oats, has been acquired by the executive team of Cedar’s Foods, a global leader in Mediterranean foods. The popularity of overnight oats continues to rise. The Global Oatmeal Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.2 percent to account for U.S. […]
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Weis Markets Gives Placement To Verus’ MLB-Branded Candy Products
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has placed an order with Verus International Inc. for its Major League Baseball-branded candy products from its Big League Foods (BLF) subsidiary. Weis operates 198 stores in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, West Virginia and Virginia. In addition to being the first supermarket customer, Weis also is the first […]
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Big Y Donates More Than $11.5 Million To Food Banks
Springfield, Massachusetts-based Big Y has donated more than $11.5 million in food, or a total of 5.7 million meals, to help those in need throughout the region. Its recent Sack Hunger program caps off year-round daily efforts to donate food to all five local food banks. The five food banks within Big Y’s local marketing […]
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Giant Improved Loyalty Program To Offer Even More Rewards
Landover, Maryland-based Giant has launched its new Flexible Rewards program which offers customers more opportunities to save and earn rewards through their everyday shopping behavior at every Giant store or online at Giantfood.com. Members with Flexible Rewards now earn points that can be redeemed for three categories: Gas Savings, Grocery Savings and Special Rewards (free grocery […]