BJ’s Wholesale Club has announced the opening of a BJ’s Market, a new concept club in Warwick, Rhode Island. Located at 375 East Ave., BJ’s Market is 43,000 square feet, about half the size of a full-sized BJ’s club. BJ’s Market will feature top-selling fresh foods, produce, sundries and seasonal products for members of BJ’s […]
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Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Marketing News, Northeast
ChaseDesign Reports Shoppers Eager To Return To In-Store Experiences
According to analysis of new research from Skaneateles, New York-based ChaseDesign, the category growth design agency, retailers need to make digital investments in their stores to attract and retain returning shoppers. Eighty-five percent of customers will do more in-store shopping in 2022 than last year, up from the 79 percent reporting increased visits in 2021. Factors driving this return […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Northeast
Tops Promotes Payne To VP Of Marketing And Promotional Strategy
Williamsville, New York-based Tops Friendly Markets, a full-service grocery retailer, has promoted Aaron Payne to the role of VP of marketing and promotional strategy as part of the Shared Services Center. The SSC supports both Tops Friendly Markets and Price Chopper/Market 32, which formally merged fall 2021. In this role, Payne will lead a team […]
Posted inPackaging News, Northeast, Sustainability News
The Giant Co. Releases First Community Impact Report
Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Company has introduced its first community impact report, “Living Our Purpose in 2021,” providing updates on its work to eliminate hunger, change children’s lives, heal the planet, support diversity, equity and inclusion and promote health and sustainability. All of The Giant Co.’s corporate social responsibility initiatives are centered around its purpose: “Connecting Families […]
Posted inCenter Store, New Products, Northeast
Heinz Releases Its Newest Innovation: Dip & Crunch
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based Heinz has unveiled a new innovation that seeks to revolutionize the burger eating experience: Heinz Dip & Crunch. The product combines sauce with potato crunchers inside a two-in-one package for an elevated burger eating experience. The product is available in two flavors: Heinz Dip & Crunch is made with tomato puree, molasses, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic powder, […]
Posted inAssociation News, Northeast
Longtime Leader Dumais Looks Back On Career With Association
John Dumais comes from a family passionate for retail grocery. His parents’ families were involved in the industry, with both sides having owned grocery stores. Dumais started working at his father’s store, Surowiec’s Market in Franklin, New Hampshire, in 1960. The store had previously been owned by Dumais’ maternal grandfather. “I had a little bit […]
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RAM and MGFPA Release Speakers, Sessions For Summit April 26-27
The Retail Association of Maine and the Maine Grocers and Food Producers Association have announced the line up of speakers and sessions to be held at the Summit 2022 reception and conference April 26-27 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in South Portland, Maine. “We are very excited to engage in an in-person event once […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast, Snacks Brands
The Giant Co. Partners With Airly Foods To Donate Food For Earth Day
Airly Foods and The Giant Co. are teaming up to help feed Philadelphians in celebration of Earth Day. On April 22, joined by Altoro Hall, the city’s director of manufacturing and advanced industries with the Department of Commerce, and State Rep. Joseph Hohenstein, the two companies provided donations and volunteered their time to help to one of the largest food […]