Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. has appointed David Best as president and CEO of retail, effective Aug. 17. Best will be responsible for accelerating UNFI’s retail business growth strategy while leading the company’s two retail banners, Cub Foods and Shoppers Food Warehouse. “David’s track record of driving retail innovation, his deep industry expertise […]
Category: Northeast
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Northeast, Stop & Shop
Stop & Shop Brings Back Annual Register Campaign To Combat Student Hunger
Stop & Shop has brought back its third annual register campaign for its charitable giving initiative – the Stop & Shop School Food Pantry Program. The program works with schools to establish and support in-school food pantries to ensure kids don’t have to go to school hungry. Through Sept. 7, shoppers can donate or round […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, News, Northeast, UNFI
UNFI Highlights Top Industry Trends To Help Retailers Plan For Selling Season
During its second Holiday and Winter Selling Show of 2025, United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) brought together more than 3,900 attendees, 1,400 retailers and 750 suppliers in Uncasville, Connecticut, where exhibitors showcased thousands of products in the natural, organic, fresh, specialty and conventional grocery categories. In addition, UNFI experts shared the latest industry insights and […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Hannaford Supermarkets, News, Northeast
Hannaford Supermarkets Unveils Upgrades At 6 Locations
Scarborough, Maine-based Hannaford Supermarkets has enhanced the overall shopping experience for customers and maximized energy-efficiency in-store by completing upgrades at six locations across the Northeast. Between January and June, remodels were completed at stores in Maine, Massachusetts, New York and Vermont. The projects focused on enhancing customer convenience, including the addition of self-checkout registers and […]
Posted inAssociation News, News, Northeast, Sustainability News
NJFC Applauds Legislation To Combat Litter Through Reusable Bag Program
In what will be another tool to fight litter in the Garden State, Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation for a permanent annual appropriation of $500,000 to the Clean Communities Program Fund for the New Jersey Food Council’s reusable bag program. The NJFC, NJCCC and Clean Communities Coordinators hailed the signing of the bill and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, Wakefern
Wakefern Food Corp. Announces 2026 Local Wellness Supplier Summit
Wakefern Food Corp. is accepting applications for the 2026 Local Wellness Supplier Summit this fall. The event will explore new health-focused foods, beverages and products for potential placement in the grocer’s supermarket banners. Suppliers should be headquartered in states where those banners operate, including Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and […]
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Hannaford Supermarkets Introduces ‘All For Good’ Brand Campaign
Hannaford Supermarkets has launched a new brand campaign, “All for Good,” to demonstrate how the grocery and pharmacy retailer creates “more good” for its customers and communities across New England and New York. “We hear it all the time – our customers really care that Hannaford shares their values,” said Sarah Guzman, VP of marketing. […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Beverage News, News, Northeast
Giant Eagle, Sparkling Ice Support Military Vets, Their Service Dogs
Giant Eagle Inc. and Talking Rain Beverage Co., the makers of Sparkling Ice, are partnering to spread awareness about the value of service dogs for military veterans with PTSD and other hidden wounds. “At Giant Eagle, we continually look for ways to support the communities we serve, and we know that for some U.S. veterans […]