Fairfield, New Jersey-based Crispy Green Inc. has promoted Janet Torres to the position of national sales director. In this capacity, Torres is responsible for leading and managing the sales team, including brokers and contractors. “No question, Janet has demonstrated leadership skills and abilities over her 2.5 years with the company and has earned the trust and […]
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Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Northeast
BJ’s Wholesale Club Donates $140K To Pittsburgh Community
BJ’s Wholesale Club is supporting the Pittsburgh community through the work of the BJ’s Charitable Foundation, with more than $140,000 in donations to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, DonorsChoose and the Pittsburgh YMCA. BJ’s opened its first Pittsburgh area club last year in South Fayette, and opened its second Pittsburgh area club in April at Ross […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
Winning Combination: Your Store’s Data, Rewards Program And Open API
Sponsored Content The economic swings, supply chain disruptions, labor challenges and now, inflation and the issue of recession. Americans are struggling with the daily surges in fuel prices, rising food costs and the ominous news on repeat from the Fed, banks and experts of a possible recession. Constant worries of staying healthy and not catching […]
Posted inNonfood Items, Executive News, Northeast
The Giant Co. Names Williams As Director Of Non-Foods
Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Company has named Ted Williams as director of non-foods. In this role, he will be responsible for areas like health and personal care, seasonal, general merchandise, pet supplies, candy and baby. A 30-year industry veteran, Williams previously worked in Ahold USA as a category management business consultant and with Giant Food as the […]
Posted inDairy News, Northeast
Ben & Jerry’s Joins Hiring Program For At-Risk Youth
New York-based Ben & Jerry’s has announced its participation in Unlock Potential, an employment program for young people who are at greatest risk of incarceration. Through it, employers aim to use hiring to advance racial equity, recruit the next generation of corporate leaders and help disrupt the poverty-to-prison pipeline. “The importance of second-chance employment efforts […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Tops Markets Begins Children’s Miracle Network Campaign
Williamsville, New York-based Tops Friendly Markets has begun its annual campaign for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. The campaign will run through July 3. Customers can support the CMNH campaign by purchasing a Children’s Miracle Network Miracle Balloon or round up their bill at any participating Tops, where 100 percent of the proceeds will be donated […]
Posted inExecutive News, Northeast
Brown Joins Rosie As SVP, Industry And Customer Development
Ithaca, New York-based Rosie announced the hiring of Lori Brown as SVP of industry and customer development. In this role, Brown will focus on the expansion of Rosie’s industry leading e-commerce service and growth of Rosie’s independent retailer media network, reporting to Merrick Rosner, chief revenue officer. “Lori’s enthusiasm for independent grocers and wholesalers is […]
Posted inAssociation News, Market Profile, Northeast
Massachusetts Association Juggling Various Legislative Issues
Chris Flynn, president of the Massachusetts Food Association, said officials are dealing with various legislative issues, including the expansion of a bottle law, treatment of animals and credit cards. Lawmakers in late 2021 approved a 2016 voter-approved law tweaked by lawmakers that requires larger enclosures for egg-laying chickens, according to the Gloucester Daily Times. The […]