Ira Kress, president of Giant Food, has been named into Shelby Publishing’s Food Industry Hall of Fame. In addition to this award, Giant Food has been named The Griffin Report of the Northeast’s 2022 Retailer of the Year. Join us in the pages that follow to learn about the company and why Kress has been […]
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Posted inAssociation News, Northeast
NECSEMA Honors 2022 Store Operator Award Recipients
The New England Convenience Store and Energy Marketers Association recently honored recipients of its Store Operator of the Year Awards at the Sheraton Four Points Hotel and Conference Center in Norwood, Massachusetts. “Our members are vital to local communities as they provide essential items such as food, gas, beverages and household items,” said Peter Brennan, NECSEMA […]
Posted inExecutive News, Northeast
McCormick’s SVP Manzone Announces Plan To Retire
Hunt Valley, Maryland-based McCormick & Co. has announced that Lisa Manzone, SVP of human relations, will retire Dec. 31. Manzone has been the chief human relations officer for McCormick and served on the company’s management committee for the past seven years. She has overseen the development and execution of the company’s global people strategy and has been an […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Northeast
Association Acts As Advocate, Problem Solver For Members
While the overall economy in Maryland is looking bright, grocers in the state continue to face challenges. “Our economy consistently outperforms the country as a whole, and last year we ranked as the most improved state for business under the leadership of Gov. Larry Hogan,” said Cailey Locklair, president of the Maryland Retailers Association, Maryland […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Northeast
Survey Debuts Results Of Anticipated Awkward Holiday Situations
Newark, New Jersey-based Mars Wrigley’s EXTRA gum has shared the results of a seasonal survey that highlights some of the most common-yet-uncomfortable interactions experienced by many during holiday celebrations. Conducted by KRC Research, EXTRA gum surveyed 1,004 U.S. adult consumers about the most loaded conversations and social situations during the holiday season. Tapping into the brand’s […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Northeast
UNFI Releases 2023 Customer Selling Show Schedule
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. has shared its 2023 customer events schedule, a five-event series throughout the U.S. where the company expects to host more than 10,000 attendees as they interact with brands showcasing a wide product assortment. “In 2022, UNFI was excited to return to in-person selling shows as they offer an opportunity […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Northeast
Morton Williams Supermarkets Joins Allegiance Retail Services
Iselin, New Jersey-based Allegiance Retail Services has announced that New York supermarket chain Morton Williams has become its newest member. Founded in 1952, the grocer is a family-owned and -operated food retailer with 16 stores in the New York metropolitan area. “It is a great testament to the strength of our cooperative and product offerings that Morton Williams Supermarkets has chosen […]
Posted inProduce News, Northeast
Green Giant Begins Partnership With Tariq ‘The Corn Kid’
Parsippany, New Jersey-based Green Giant has announced a partnership with 7-year-old corn enthusiast and internet sensation, Tariq the “Corn Kid.” Together with Tariq, the brand will elevate corn from a side dish. “What is Thanksgiving without corn?” Tariq said. “Thanksgiving is practically a holiday about corn. I mean, every day could be a holiday if you […]