Giant Eagle has launched its Fried Chicken Express food truck. The new branded vehicle hit the roads around western Pennsylvania during July to serve up the fried chicken customers find in-store. “With our Giant Eagle Fried Chicken Express, we are able to take one of our signature recipes out of the supermarket aisle and into […]
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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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Massachusetts Eyes Online Lottery Sales On All Mobile Devices
The Massachusetts State Lottery is asking legislators to approve lottery games played on computers and mobile devices, but according to a New England c-store association, it could impact retailers at the register. “The only way to reach the younger market is via online lottery games,” said Massachusetts Treasurer Deb Goldberg, who supervises the lottery. “It’s […]
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OTA Reports Record Traffic In Organic Produce Aisles
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) recently published a report that says Americans are buying more organic fruits and vegetables than ever before. In fact, more than half of all households in the United States now purchase organic produce, the report says. The sale of organic bananas alone—now a $165 million market—soared by more than 30 […]
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Wage Increases Have Impact On Weis’ 2Q Sales, And More…
Grocery News In Brief… Weis Markets in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, released its 2016 second quarter sales results, which showed a 1.7 percent increase, while its comparable store sales increased 1.8 percent vs. last year’s second quarter. Weis also reported the increase in its base hourly rate to $9 per hour and related wage compression increased costs by […]
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Citgo, New England Partners Team Up For Spirit Pump Campaign, And More…
C-Store News In Brief… From July through October, Citgo Petroleum Corp., along with its local New England partners, SEI Fuels, H.A. Mapes, Global Partners and Tradewinds, will help support the Red Sox Foundation through the installation of unique Red Sox-branded gas pumps at multiple Citgo stations throughout Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Maine. A […]
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Sodexo Extends Cage-Free Egg Commitment Worldwide, And More…
Foodservice News In Brief… Sodexo, one of the world’s largest foodservice companies, is extending its cage-free egg commitment worldwide. Sodexo sources approximately a quarter of a billion shell eggs worldwide annually. By 2025, 100 percent of Sodexo’s global egg supply (both shell and liquid) will be sourced from cage-free laying hens… Golbon has appointed Darwin […]
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New Dining & Produce Options At Whole Foods In Brooklyn, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… Whole Foods Market (WFM) opened its second location in Brooklyn this week, featuring a new selection of exclusive goods from local vendors. At 51,000 s.f., Whole Foods Market Williamsburg also features a variety of unique dining options. The WFM Food Hall will feature Luke’s Lobster’s Tail Cart, No. 7 Veggie […]
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Big Y Holds Annual Paul & Gerry D’Amour Memorial Charity Golf Outing
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Delhaize Group Reports Good U.S. Sales Leading Into Ahold Merger
Frans Muller, president and CEO of Delhaize Group, reported last week that U.S. sales at Food Lion and Hannaford stores in the second quarter grew by 2.9 percent. “Delhaize America continued to experience good sales momentum both at Food Lion and at Hannaford, while inflation remained negative,” Muller said. Delhaize also reported that for the […]
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Foodservice Delivery Starting To Win Over Restaurant Drive-Thru Visits
Foodservice delivery is winning visits at the expense of restaurant drive-thrus, reports The NPD Group, a research and information company. Over the past four years, delivery has grown by 69 million visits (orders), while drive-thru traffic fell by 128 million visits from May 2012 through May 2016, according to a recently released NPD report on […]
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Chobani Accepting Applications For Food Incubator Firms, And More…
Grocery News In Brief… Chobani, the yogurt company based in Norwich, New York, is calling for applications to the Chobani Food Incubator, which was designed to help entrepreneurs and small food companies. “Natural food startups with the right mindset can make a big difference,” said Hamdi Ulukaya, founder and CEO of Chobani. “I know that […]
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Specialty Food Association Names New President, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… The board of the Specialty Food Association has named Philip Kafarakis president of the not-for-profit trade association. Kafarakis brings more than 30 years of food industry experience in brand management, membership development and strategic planning. Since May 2013, Kafarakis served as chief innovation and member advancement officer for the National […]
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Dwight Funding, IBC Partner To Aid Financing For Food/Beverage Businesses
Dwight Funding, a New York-based financing company, and InterContinetal Beverage Capital (IBC) are teaming up to provide working capital for companies in the beverage and consumer packaged goods industries. The two firms announced July 18 that they are forming a strategic partnership within the beverage sector to help advance small and growing businesses. Dwight Funding […]
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Utz Quality Foods To Buy Golden Enterprises, And More…
Grocery News In Brief… Utz Quality Foods plans to purchase Golden Enterprises, maker of Golden Flake brand snack foods. Dylan Lissette, CEO of Utz, said Golden Flake’s product line, market coverage and manufacturing facilities blend well with Utz’s desire to “expand and grow our markets in the South.” Golden Flake’s product lines and production capabilities […]
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VERC Sends Fruit Baskets To Area Police To Show Support, And More…
C-Store News In Brief… In appreciation of the work performed by local law enforcement, VERC Enterprises recently sent fruit baskets to police departments in the 25 towns where it maintains stores. The idea came about when VERC President Leo Vercollone attended a recent industry study group. He and seven other convenience store owners from across […]
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New York Passes Law Allowing Dogs At Outdoor Cafés, And More…
Foodservice News In Brief… New York recently passed a law allowing residents to bring their dogs to outdoor cafés as long as there is no food prep going on outside. Dogs must be leashed or in a carrier. Dogs still are not allowed indoors at restaurants… Steak ’n Shake recently added “24 Meals Under $4” […]
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BJ’s Wholesale Club To Partner with Dunkin’ Donuts, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… BJ’s Wholesale Club will be converting the food courts in select clubs into Dunkin’ Donuts shops or kiosks. The first club conversions will be in Northborough, Massachusetts. BJ’s newest club in Kearny, New Jersey, will open with a Dunkin’ Donuts shop later this summer. “Dunkin’ is an outstanding brand, which […]
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Weis, Big Y, Tops, Saubel’s Market All Involved In Ahold-Delhaize Divestiture Plans
Several Northeast retailers are set to gain stores as a result of the proposed divestiture between Ahold and the Delhaize Group. Last week, the two European-based super-retailers reached agreements with buyers to divest a total of 86 U.S. stores in areas where both companies operate stores. The deals are being made in connection with the […]
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NACS, Retail Firms Urge Debit Reform Bill Retainment
In a letter to House Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas), a member of the House Financial Services Committee, the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) expressed grave concerns with proposed legislation to repeal debit swipe fee reform. Last month, Hensarling included a provision to repeal the Durbin Amendment in his discussion of the Financial Choice Act. […]
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Pizza Hut Sets New Social Ordering Platform
Pizza Hut, along with leading SaaS platform tech company Conversable, are launching a new Pizza Hut social ordering platform, or “chatbot,” to allow for conversational ordering of favorite pizzas and other menu items on Facebook Messenger and Twitter. “The new Pizza Hut social ordering platform is another example of making it easy for our customer […]