RLJ Equity Partners and SJ Partners have acquired majority control of Native Maine Produce & Specialty Foods of Westbrook, Maine. “We are thrilled to welcome SJ Partners and RLJ to the Native Maine family. We have had a multi-year relationship with SJ Partners and believe their industry knowledge and previous growth by acquisition success are a […]
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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Lidl: ‘We Are Actively Preparing A Number Of Sites In New Jersey’
While not identifying specific locations, Lidl, a German-based supermarket company entering the U.S., says it definitely is interested in operating stores in New Jersey. “We are early along in our U.S. expansion and are not addressing individual site locations at this stage. However, I can tell you that we are actively preparing a number of […]
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JOH To Open Minneapolis Office
JOH is opening an office in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and has appointed Dan Pavel to lead the unit’s team. Pavel comes to JOH from BBX Sweet Holdings, where he was sales director. He has brokerage and account management experience working with Target, Walgreens, Supervalu and Nash Finch. JOH Minneapolis will have a fully staffed team, including […]
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Bain Capital Purchases Daymon Worldwide
Bain Capital Private Equity has acquired a majority stake in Daymon Worldwide. Established in 1970 with a heritage deeply rooted in private brands, Daymon has evolved over its 46-year history to become a major retail service provider. Daymon’s expertise ranges from private brand development to strategy and branding, sourcing and logistics, retail merchandising services and […]
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ShopRite Supermarkets Names New President
ShopRite Supermarkets Inc. (SRS), which owns and operates 34 ShopRite stores in New Jersey and New York, has named industry veteran Brett Wing president of the company. He replaces Dave Figurelli, who retired this month after 15 years with the company. SRS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wakefern Food Corp., a retailer-owned cooperative with members […]
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Big Y Appoints Bossie VP Of Store Operations
Big Y Foods of Springfield, Massachusetts, has appointed Richard Bossie VP of store operations. He succeeds William Hogan, who has retired. Bossie will continue to oversee all store, customer service and workforce management operations for Big Y’s 77 stores, including World Class Markets, Fresh Acres Specialty Market, the Table and Vine wine and liquor division […]
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Fairway Market Opens New Store In Brooklyn’s Georgetown Neighborhood
New York’s Fairway Market on Jan. 18 opened what it calls an “expansive new one-stop shopping destination” in Brooklyn’s Georgetown neighborhood. Featuring a fresh look and layout with a retro warehouse feel, the store debuted at 2149 Ralph Avenue with a large selection of quality products, the grocer says. Fairway says the new Georgetown location has been streamlined for an enjoyable […]
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Two Deals Shake Up Tobacco Industry
In two major developments this week, British American Tobacco (BAT) and Reynolds American Inc. agreed to merge, while the Altria Group agreed to purchase Nat Sherman. BAT will acquire the remaining 57.8 percent of Reynolds it does not already own. “Our combination with Reynolds will benefit from utilizing the best talent from both organizations. It will […]
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Sussman To Head Merchandising At Ahold USA, Other Changes Announced
Don Sussman, president of Ahold USA’s Stop & Shop New York Metro division, has been appointed EVP of merchandising at Ahold USA. He takes over for Andrew Iacobucci, former EVP of merchandising, who has decided to leave the company in order to pursue another opportunity outside of the retail grocery industry (read more below). Sussman has […]
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NEPC, Dole Give $5K To Greater Boston Food Bank Following Volunteer Effort
The New England Produce Council (NEPC) hosted a Dole-sponsored dinner meeting Jan. 11 at the Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB), where NEPC President Anthony Sattler of C&S Wholesale Grocers and and Neil Kessler, Northeast region manager for Dole, presented a $5,000 check to GBFB President and CEO Catherine D’Amato. The presentation came following a day-long event in which […]
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Thorpe Joins PFMA Team
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) has hired Meagan Thorpe as association services manager. Thorpe will research legislative and regulatory issues, serve as a liaison to communicate emergency planning issues, manage the association’s committees and provide government relations coverage in the monthly newsletter and weekly e-newsletter communications. She also will assist with the planning and educational […]
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Two Iconic Brands To Exhibit At Sweets & Snacks Expo For First Time
McKee Foods, maker of Little Debbie snacks, and Clif Bar will exhibit at the Sweets & Snacks Expo this year for the first time. The 2017 expo, hosted by the National Confectioners Association (NCA), will be held May 23-25 at Chicago’s McCormick Place. McKee Foods began during the height of the Great Depression when O.D. McKee began […]
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AB InBev, Keurig Partner To Create In-Home Alcoholic Drink Dispenser
Anheuser-Busch InBev and Keurig Green Mountain have entered into a joint venture focused on the research and development of an in-home alcohol drink system. The venture will build on the Keurig Kold technology and system innovations and AB InBev’s brewing and packaging technology, and evolve them within the realm of the full adult beverage category, including beer, […]
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Rich’s Foodservice Launches C-Store Line Of Healthy Energy Bars, Cookies
Rich’s Foodservice of Buffalo, New York, has introduced its line of Better-For-You Protein Energy Bars and Cookies for the convenience store channel. The portfolio, compatible with ACT ovens, began rolling out to U.S. c-stores on Jan. 3. “We’re delighted to offer c-stores this delicious snack that combines consumers’ desires for fresh baked goods and healthier […]
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Wegmans To Employ 1,000 At Two New N.J. Stores
Wegmans has begun the process of hiring and training 1,000 people for its two new stores in Montvale and Hanover, New Jersey. The Montvale store in Bergen County is set to open in the fall and employ approximately 500 people, 450 of whom will be hired locally. Of these, there are 200 full-time positions to […]
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Giant Food Assists In Development Of New Maryland Food Bank Facility
With the assistance of Giant Food, the Community Action Council of Howard County, Maryland, is looking forward to the Jan. 10 opening of the new Howard County Food Bank facility. The new building will include improved technology for tracking clients and supplies, provide more food choices and heighten the food bank’s ability to provide for more […]
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Bulk Of Retailers Chosen For SNAP Online Pilot Based In The Northeast
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has selected seven retailers to participate in a new project designed to enable Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants to purchase their groceries online. The two-year pilot is slated to begin this summer, with many of the chosen retailers based in the Northeast. “Online purchasing is a potential lifeline for […]
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Merchant Groups Ask New Congress To Protect Debit Reforms
Now that a new Congress is in session, the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) and 170 state and national merchant groups are communicating to both branches of Congress about the importance of keeping debit reforms intact, which were enacted as part of the 2010 Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. In a letter sent […]
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Baldor Specialty Foods Eliminates Food Waste From Production Facility
Baldor Specialty Foods, a New York City produce processor and distributor, has diverted 100 percent of the organic waste generated in its Fresh Cuts operation from landfill—thanks to its food waste initiative known as SparCs (the word “scraps” spelled backward). SparCs is a waste prevention strategy developed by Baldor’s sustainability director, Thomas McQuillan. Baldor processes […]
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New York’s Fieldbrook Foods Completes Expansion
Fieldbrook Foods Corp., a producer of private label ice cream and novelty products, has completed a $4 million expansion to increase ice cream production at its headquarters in Dunkirk, New York. The expansion allows the company to add 61 full-time jobs and retain 586 full-time positions. The expansion of the company’s 234,000-s.f. Dunkirk facility included […]