Iselin, New Jersey-based Birdzi has announced that Todd P. Michaud has joined its board of directors as an independent member. With a track record for driving growth and building enduring software businesses, Michaud will advise on Birdzi’s product and scaling its customer base. “At Birdzi, we never want to stay stagnant – our team is constantly evolving our solutions […]
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Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
C&S Wholesale Grocers Builds AI-Powered Distribution Model
Tata Consultancy Services has been chosen by Keene, New Hampshire-based C&S Wholesale Grocers to build a new operations platform on Google Cloud to reduce the company’s carbon footprint and enhance the customer experience. C&S has partnered with TCS to reimagine its operations platforms, including customer experience and grocery distribution. TCS will lead the company-wide project and […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Dietz & Watson Launches Protein-Packed Snack Packs
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based Dietz & Watson has begun introducing consumers to its protein-packed snack packs. The packs were first introduced at the 2018 IDDBA gathering. The “adult Lunchable” comes 12 to a case and features the brand’s well-established meat and cheese options, as well as other protein-based snacks such as dried cranberries, walnuts or cashew. To […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
Stor.ai Partners With F5 To Provide Advanced Cybersecurity
New York-based Stor.ai has partnered with F5, a multi-cloud application security and delivery company, to equip grocers with advanced Web Application Firewall capabilities to protect grocery e-commerce platforms and add a secure application-layer firewall. Through a combination of machine learning, intelligent threat detection and application expertise, grocery retailers using stor.ai’s platform can deploy advanced protection mechanisms […]
Posted inCenter Store, Feature, International Foods, Northeast, Snacks Brands
Olive Importer DeLallo Also Has Authentic Italian Foods, Cookies
When George and Madeline DeLallo came from Italy to the U.S. in 1950, they settled in Jeannette, Pennsylvania, just outside of Pittsburgh. When they couldn’t find the Italian food they were used to eating, they started importing it themselves. After selling door to door, they bought a little gas station in Jeannette and converted it […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Grocery Store Layout, Northeast
Food Bazaar Opens First Manhattan Location
Food Bazaar Supermarket has opened its first Manhattan location at 201 East 125th St. in East Harlem. Additionally, Food Bazaar’s online shopping and home delivery offerings will be expanded to serve most of Manhattan. To celebrate the new store, the company held a grand opening ribbon cutting event on Sept. 8. A donation amounting to tons […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Tops Promotes Ames To Meat/Seafood Specialist For East Region
Williamsville, New York-based Tops Friendly Markets has announced the promotion of Rusty Ames to meat and seafood specialist in the East Region for Tops. Ames was previously assistant category business manager – seafood. In his new role, Ames will be responsible for the Rochester & Fingerlakes/Syracuse West Districts. He will be responsible for overseeing all aspects […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Flu Shots Available At The Giant Co. Pharmacies
Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Company announced flu vaccinations are available at all in-store pharmacies. “The most effective way to fight the flu is by getting your annual flu shot,” said Leigh Shirley, director of pharmacy operations, The Giant Company. “As the flu virus changes, flu vaccinations are reformulated every year so it’s important for your entire family […]