With overall sales up 1.6 percent and the integration of Ahold and Delhaize completed, Ahold Delhaize reported a strong 2017 fourth quarter and further plans for 2018 announced by Dick Boer, CEO of Ahold Delhaize. “2017 was the first full year at Ahold Delhaize, one in which we substantially completed the integration,” Boer said. “We […]
Category: Northeast
The Shelby Report of the Northeast covers grocery retailers, wholesalers and suppliers in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont. Follow the latest store openings, remodels, leadership changes and market news from the region.
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Stavis Seafoods Earns BRC Certification For Food Safety
Stavis Seafoods, a Boston-based international seafood company, has earned British Retail Consortium (BRC) certification for its Boston facility under the Global Standard for Food Safety. BRC’s Global Standard is recognized as a global food safety and quality certification program. Stavis underwent a third-party audit to achieve the certification. The audits are conducted to cover food […]
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New Long Island C-Stores Promote Fresh Food & In-Store Dining
QuickChek and Cumberland Farms have new locations on Long Island, New York, that emphasize foodservice and fuel service, according to local newspaper Newsday. The Cumberland Farms store opened Feb. 28 and features a fast-casual restaurant with three self-service ordering kiosks and 12 fuel pumps. In March, QuickChek will debut its fifth “fresh convenience market” concept with […]
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Pioneer Cold Logistics Names Hedge New Company President
The board of directors of Pioneer Cold Logistics in Chicopee, Massachusetts, has promoted Bryan Hedge, VP and COO, to president. Hedge joined Pioneer in 2007 as VP of operations and was promoted to COO in 2012. Hedge will be responsible for all areas, including customer and employee satisfaction. A major part of his job will be […]
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Alcohol Sales & Distribution Laws Among PFMA Legislative Priorities
Alcohol wholesale and retail sales reform remains a top legislative priority this year for the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA). “PFMA made great progress on long-standing issues in 2017, and we will work with our members in 2018 to get our priority legislation passed into law,” said Alex Baloga, president and CEO. PFMA plans to continue […]
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Cost Plus World Market Opens Its First New Hampshire Store
Cost Plus World Market has opened its first New Hampshire store in Salem, located in the Village Shoppes at Salem at 290 South Broadway. The specialty retailer is known for its assortment of international food and drinks, home furniture, decor, tabletop items, and jewelry and accessories from around the world. Cost Plus World Market says its buyers travel […]
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J. Polep Distribution Is Our 2018 Wholesaler Innovator Of The Year
Polep family message continues to be dominant theme for customers, employees and vendors by Mike Berger/editor – Northeast Throughout every conversation with each team member of J. Polep Distribution Services, the word “family” always comes up. Jeff Polep, company chairman, says he wants every staff member, customer and vendor to be part of the J. Polep […]
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Blount Fine Foods Promotes Bigelow To Chief Innovation Officer
As part of Blount Fine Foods‘ investment in product innovation, the company recently promoted William Bigelow from a member of the research and development (R&D) department to chief innovation officer. Blount Fine Foods is a Fall River, Massachusetts-based manufacturer of soups, entrées and side dishes for retail and foodservice. According to Todd Blount, president and […]
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SNAP Food Box Plan Draws Backlash In Washington, D.C.
Retailers, hunger advocacy groups and lawmakers have criticized the federal proposal turning the federal Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) program into a food delivery program, noted the Massachusetts Food Association (MFA) in a recently weekly newsletter, quoting the National Grocers Association (NGA). The release of the proposal, according to NGA, caught Washington by surprise because […]
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Ounce Water Gains NYC Distribution Through Preferred Beverage
Bottled water brand Ounce Water is expanding its distribution throughout New York City and the greater New York area with Preferred Beverage Distribution out of Brooklyn, New York. Preferred Beverage Distribution maintains a roster of 5,000 accounts across Manhattan, Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn and Staten Island, as well as Westchester County. Lou Ferraro, founder of Preferred […]
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Rutter’s Expands Menu With New Seafood Options
Rutter’s has expanded its seafood choices on the menu, offering customers more than 25 different seafood options. Some of Rutter’s seafood options include fried shrimp tacos, tavern battered cod sandwiches, crab cake sliders, fried scallops, a fried clams basket meal, crab and roasted corn chowder, and single-, double- and triple-tavern battered cod Route 30 sandwiches. […]
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Coca-Cola Places Arctic Coke Machines In 800 C-Stores
The Coca-Cola Co. has increased testing of its Arctic Coke machines to approximately 800 convenience stores across the U.S. The Arctic Coke machine turns a bottle of Coca-Cola into a slushy in seconds. A shopper selects a 20-oz. bottle from the Arctic Coke cooler, which keeps the beverages at a temperature below freezing, and places […]
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Newest SuperFresh Location Features Ethnic Cuisine
Key Food Stores Co-Operative Inc., a chain of independently owned and corporate grocery stores, opened its newest SuperFresh location at 10 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro, New Jersey, on Feb. 23. “We’re thrilled to continue growing our footprint in New Jersey,” said Key Food VP of Business Development John Durante. “Store owner Kevin Kim has worked […]
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Tops Sets Up Vendor Information Website Following Chapter 11 Filing
Tops Markets has set up both a consumer and vendor website to answer questions about last week’s Chapter 11 filing and financial restructuring process. Information is available at topsrestructuring.com or by calling the information hotline, toll-free from the U.S., at 888-764-7358. Tops CEO Frank Curci has said that the company intends pay vendors in full […]
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King Kullen Grocery Co. Co-Chairman Bernard Kennedy Dies At 92
King Kullen Grocery Co. Co-Chairman and former President Bernard D. Kennedy passed away Feb. 17 at his home in Point Lookout, New York. The announcement was made by Kennedy’s sons, King Kullen Co-President J. Donald Kennedy and King Kullen Secretary and General Counsel Bernard P. Kennedy. Mr. Kennedy was 92. The second generation of four […]
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NJFC To Host Night Of Distinction Reception March 22
The New Jersey Food Council (NJFC) will host its Night of Distinction reception on Thursday, March 22, at 5:30 p.m. at The Palace at Somerset Park in Somerset, New Jersey. The annual event draws more than 500 guests, including prominent food industry executives. The council’s Night of Distinction honorees this year are Chris Lane, EVP of […]
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CVS To Increase Starting Wages, Create Paid Parental Leave Program
CVS Health recently announced three programs that will enable employees to share in the tax savings created by the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The Woonsocket, Rhode Island-based company will increase the starting wage rate for hourly employees to $11 an hour, effective in April. As part of this change, CVS Health also plans to adjust pay […]
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Sheetz, Mars Shine On 100 Best-Companies-To-Work-For List
Convenience retailer Sheetz climbed from the 87th spot in 2017 to 66th in this year’s ranking on Fortune Magazine’s 100 Best-Companies-To-Work-For List. Sheetz is one of America’s fastest-growing, family-owned and operated convenience retailers with stores across six states. Unique benefits and advancement opportunities reflect the company’s genuine concern for employees’ well-being—a respect that extends across […]
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New England Food Show Gets Under Way This Weekend
The National Restaurant Association (NRA) and the Massachusetts Restaurant Association (MRA) are partnering for the third consecutive year for the New England Food Show set at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC) on Feb. 25-27. The NEFS exhibit floor will be open Sunday, Feb. 25, and Monday, Feb. 26, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and […]
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New Hampshire’s McKinnon’s Market Receives Dual Honors From IGA
McKinnon’s Supermarket and Super Butcher Shop of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, serviced by Bozzuto’s, has received dual honors from IGA. It was named a 2018 Hometown Proud Retailer and received a CEO’s Innovation Award. This year was the first year the innovation awards were presented. McKinnon’s Marketplace prides itself on having the largest selection of meat […]