The Griffin Report of the Northeast has named The GIANT Company as its 2021 Retail Innovator of the Year. It also has inducted Nicholas Bertram, The Giant Co. president and CEO, into the Food Industry Hall of Fame. The Ahold Delhaize company continues to grow and to up its game in the competitive grocery marketplace. […]
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The Giant Co. Donates 3,000 Hams For Holiday Season
Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Co. has donated 3,000 hams to 14 partner food banks and food pantries in advance of the holidays. Hams were donated across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia, bringing the company’s platform, For Today’s Table, to life by contributing a holiday staple to families in need. “As our local food banks […]
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New Jersey Food Council Honors ‘All-Star Lineup’
Across the Northeast Region, food business professionals participated in the New Jersey Food Council Night of Distinction event to honor its 2020 Industry Achievement Award recipients comprising prominent food industry executives. It is considered the longest Night of Distinction in the making, as the pandemic prevented the celebration for nearly two years. You can view highlights of […]
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C&S Wholesale Grocers Names Winn COO, Fiore As Strategic Advisor
Keene, New Hampshire-based C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc. has named Eric Winn as chief operating officer. In this newly created position, he will lead both the commercial and supply chain organizations. C&S Supply Chain Officer Peter Fiore will remain on the leadership team as a strategic advisor until his retirement at the end of 2022. “C&S […]
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Eggland’s Best CEO Lanktree To Retire, Misialek Named Successor
Malvern, Pennsylvania-based Eggland’s Best CEO Charlie Lanktree has announced plans to retire after having served the company for 32 years. As part of the final steps of a successful transition plan put in place several years ago, Kurt Misialek will be adding CEO to his current role as president of the company, effective Jan. 1. “It has been a […]
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UNFI Recognizes 2021 Master Marketer Award Winners
Elmer’s County Market, a family-owned, full-service grocery operator based since 1956 in Escanaba, Michigan, has been named UNFI’s 2021 Grand Master Marketer for overall consistent performance. The Providence, Rhode Island-based wholesaler made the announcement as part of honoring the 22 category winners in its annual Master Marketer competition, which recognizes best-in-class marketing efforts by independent […]
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The Giant Co. Celebrates Heirloom Market Opening In Fashion District
On Dec. 16, The Giant Co. opened its fourth Giant Heirloom Market in Philadelphia’s Fashion District, capping off a year of growth in the city. The grand opening event included a ribbon-cutting and remarks by The Giant Co. President Nicholas Bertram, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney and Councilman Mark Squilla. The store, located at 801 Market St., is accessible […]
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Stop & Shop Begins Hiring Campaign Across New England
Quincy, Massachusetts-based Stop & Shop has launched its “We’re Hiring” campaign, centered around its commitment to being a better place to work, better place to shop and a better neighbor. The campaign, in new six-, 15- and 30-second TV ads, highlights the benefits of working in one of the grocer’s more than 250 stores and […]