Boston, Massachusetts-based Retail Business Services has announced its Accelerator Sign-On Incentive Program aimed at hiring top tech talent. Individuals hired into these roles will join an IT organization that delivers the technology services, systems and capabilities to support Ahold Delhaize USA companies’ omnichannel growth plans. “It’s an exciting time for retail technology,” said Rom Kosla, […]
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Rosie Enables Independent Retailers To Accept SNAP Payments Online
Ithaca, New York-based Rosie, an e-commerce solution for independent retailers and wholesalers, has launched its Online SNAP Program to help local grocers offer online shopping to customers who wish to use SNAP/EBT. “Accepting SNAP payments online is going to make a world of difference,” said Jodi Drake, e-commerce lead at Davis Food and Drug in Utah. […]
JOH Adds Warnock, Gonzalez And Sussman
Billerica, Massachusetts-based JOH has announced several personnel moves. Ann-Marie Warnock Warnock has joined the team an account executive in the grocery, frozen and dairy division. According to the company, she is a top performing sales leader with 18 years of experience in the food industry. She is skilled in brand execution and key account management. […]
AppCard Remains Focused On Personalization, CPG
By Eric Pereira / content creator As a coupon platform with more than five billion transactions under its belt, AppCard’s focus has been on empowering grocers to communicate with shoppers through personalized offers and awards derived from shopper purchase history and future intent, said Yair Goldfinger, co-founder and CEO. New York-based AppCard is a shopper […]
North Country Smokehouse Expands Organic Offering
Claremont, New Hampshire-based North Country Smokehouse has introduced two new organic hams to its retail lineup: Applewood Smoked Ham Steak and Petit Ham. “Consumers want convenient, modestly portioned pack sizes and that’s hard to find in the ham category,” said Mike Kelly, VP of business development and national sales at North Country. “Couple that with […]
The Town Dock Rebrands And Relaunches Retail Calamari Offering
Narragansett, Rhode Island-based Town Dock has expanded and redesigned its retail product line rolling out throughout winter and spring. This will allow more consumers to find that same restaurant-quality product online and in retail stores across the nation. “My father started this company with a commitment to the highest quality seafood and service,” said Ryan […]
Shoprite Named Most-Trusted Supermarket In Northeast
New Jersey-based ShopRite has been named the Most Trusted Grocery Retailer in the Northeast in a new survey conducted in partnership with Newsweek magazine and the consultancy firm, BrandSpark International. To identify the winners, Newsweek and BrandSpark International surveyed 3,200 U.S. adults nationwide to capture their opinions of grocery stores across the region. Each retailer was judged according […]
Sopris Named Incoming President Of NYACS
The New York Association of Convenience Stores has hired Kent Sopris as the incoming president of the company. He joined the staff in February as VP. Sopris will work side by side with longtime President Jim Calvin until Calvin retires July 1, at which time Sopris will become the fourth president in NYACS’ 35-year history. “Our […]
