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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Northeast
Goya Foods Offers $20K In Culinary Student Scholarships
Jersey City, New Jersey-based Goya Foods is accepting applications for its annual Culinary Arts and Food Science Scholarships. Students nationwide entering their freshman year of college pursuing an undergraduate degree in culinary arts and/or food science can apply by March 21. Four students will receive $20,000 each. Goya’s Culinary Arts Scholarship is available to students entering […]
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Big Y Sets Records During Second Annual Big Vax Week
Springfield, Massachusetts-based Big Y Pharmacy reports that its vaccination numbers are increasing daily as 2022 comes to a close. Part of that effort was Big Vax Week, which spanned Big Y’s 73 locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut through a combination of pharmacy locations and on-site clinics for customers, employees and families. While clinic locations offered seasonal […]
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Weis Markets To Conclude Fundraising Campaign Dec. 31
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets will soon conclude a month-long customer donation program throughout the company’s seven-state market area. Through Dec. 31, customers have the option of rounding up orders at checkout in support of children’s hospitals and pediatric cancer foundations. Beneficiaries of the round-up donation program include: The Children’s Cancer Foundation; Children’s National Hospital; Goryeb Children’s […]