Uber Technologies and Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. have announced the expansion of their partnership, extending on-demand and scheduled grocery delivery across the country. Grocery Outlet locations across New Jersey, Maryland and Pennsylvania will come online, joining storefronts in California, Oregon and Washington for a total of 386 stores across the country. This expanded partnership brings consumers Grocery Outlet products from the Uber and Uber Eats apps, […]
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Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Association News, Northeast
PLMA President: Quality, Innovation Driving Industry
“Numbers don’t lie,” said Peggy Davies, president of the New York-based Private Label Manufacturers Association. And the numbers to which she was referring show that retailers have seen a steady increase of private label sales since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The figures could reach an all-time high. “Store brand dollar sales in the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Tops To Honor Veterans With Holiday Grocery Discount
For the 10th year, Williamsville, New York-based Tops Friendly Markets will offer military personnel and their immediate families an 11 percent discount off of their grocery bills for Veterans Day. On Nov. 11, customers should present proof of service that they, or an immediate family member are a U.S. veteran, active duty, reserve or retired military […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
Wakefern Adds EBT SNAP Benefits Through Instacart
Keasbey, New Jersey-based Wakefern Food Corp. has announced that Electronic Benefits Transfer Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is an accepted payment method for orders placed through Instacart from its ShopRite, Fairway Market, Gourmet Garage and The Fresh Grocer locations. The cooperative’s online shopping service, available on the banner brands’ websites, also accepts EBT SNAP payments. Shoppers must enter […]
Posted inPackaging News, Northeast
Ocean’s Halo, Smile Compostable Solutions Partner On Broth Pods
Darien, Connecticut-based Ocean’s Halo has a license to use BPI Certified Commercially Compostable pods from Smile Compostable Solutions for its vegan quick-cup broths. This move augments Ocean Halo’s cause to reduce the use of plastic in its products, protecting oceans for future generations. Last year, the brand led the category by removing plastic tray packaging from its […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Perdue Foundation’s $20K Grant Helps Fund Leadership Program
Perdue Farms is supporting La Plaza Delaware and its Latino leadership program with a $20,000 grant funded through the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation. La Plaza Delaware is a nonprofit created to increase opportunities and prosperity for Latino and minority-owned businesses. The donation is part of the company’s “Delivering Hope to Our Neighbors” outreach focused on improving quality […]
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Big Y Named Forbes’ Best In State For Fourth Year
For the fourth year in a row, Springfield, Massachusetts-based Big Y has been named a Forbes’ “Best-In-State Employer” for 2022. Forbes’ America’s Best-In-State companies have been identified across all industries based upon an independent, anonymous survey of workers who recommend their employers for the award. According to Forbes, employees are asked to rate their willingness […]
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Schuman Cheese Begins Holiday With Delve Mascarpone Truffles
Fairfield, New Jersey-based Schuman Cheese has launched Delve Mascarpone bites into the truffle category. The truffles are a refrigerated confection, crafted with award-winning, Italian-style, Mascarpone cheese and wrapped in 100 percent pure, sustainably sourced chocolate. The four varieties are: Sea-Salted Caramel Crème 8-count box is made up of sea-salted caramel, dark chocolate and mascarpone. A raspberry 8-count box […]