Letters from Ahold Delhaize USA CEO Claire Peters and Giant Food President Ira Kress communicated the company’s response as well as apologies.
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.
Posted inAssociation News, Northeast
PFMA Fall Legislative Conference Gathers Industry Leaders In Hershey
A number of topics were tackled at the conference, including pricing and Pennsylvania’s 2026 election cycle.
Posted inCenter Store, New Products, Northeast, Suppliers
Bell’s Foods Enters Bone Broth Category With Turkey Variety
Bell’s said Northeast grocers have expressed strong interest, with the product expected to appeal to health-conscious shoppers, home cooks and longtime Bell’s customers.
Posted inSnacks Brands, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, New Products, Northeast, Suppliers
Bobby Van’s Steakhouse Flavor Heads To Grocery Aisles As Gourmet Jerky
“We believe there’s a real opportunity in the market for a premium, protein-rich snack that delivers the flavor and quality of a steakhouse experience.”
Posted inC-Store News, Association News, Featured News, News, Northeast
Sheffield, MA, Vote On Generational Nicotine Ban Delayed As C-Store Owners Organize Opposition
The policy would permanently bar the sale of tobacco and nicotine products to persons based on a cutoff date to be set by the city’s health board.
Posted inExecutive News, Featured News, Independent Store News, Northeast, ShopRite
Grace Colalillo Joins Family ShopRite Business In HR Role
She bolsters the grocer’s third-generation leadership, joining brother Sam Colalillo.
Posted inExecutive News, Featured News, Northeast, Snacks Brands, Suppliers
Michael W. Rice, Longtime Utz Leader And Chairman Emeritus, Dies At 84
Rice started young in the family business, unloading 100-pound burlap potato sacks in the summers beginning at age 11.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Northeast, ShopRite, Wakefern
New Inserra ShopRite Anchors Residential Tower In Jersey City
Replacing the ShopRite of Metro Plaza at 400 Marin Boulevard, the new store is 20,000 square feet larger than the former location.
Posted inCorporate Store News, BJ's Wholesale Club, Featured News, Northeast
BJ’s Wholesale Club Invests $25M+ In Gift Cards For Hourly Workers
The retailer showed appreciation for team members with $25 million in tenure-based awards, the largest recognition award in its history.
Posted inAssociation News, C-Store News, Northeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
PFMA Adds Tripifoods’ Anthony Tripi To Board
He is a fifth-generation member of the Tripi family that founded the c-store distributorship in Buffalo, New York.
Posted inSnacks Brands, Executive News, Northeast, Suppliers
Rip Van Names Former Hershey U.S. President As CEO
Todd Tillemans succeeds co-founder and CEO Rip Pruisken, who will remain actively involved and continue his board service.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Foodtown, Marketing News, Merchandising News, Northeast
Foodtown Opens New Supermarket In Brooklyn’s Ocean Hill Neighborhood
The store is easily accessible for residents, with the J train stopping directly outside the entrance and three bus stops nearby.
Posted inDairy News, Featured News, Independent Store News, Northeast, Suppliers, Wakefern, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Fairway Market Names Etelka Cottage Cream 2026 Next Fairway Find
The product is described as a smooth, European-style cousin of cottage cheese.
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Independent Store News, Marketing News, Merchandising News, Northeast
Allegiance Retail Services’ Golf Outing Draws Nearly 200 Players
The gathering was held at the Upper Montclair Country Club in New Jersey.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Northeast, Pharmacy, The Giant Company
Giant, Martin’s Expand Well-Being Services For GLP-1 Customers
The stores will offer personalized nutrition guidance and other resources to help customers build healthy habits.
Posted inNew Products, Northeast, Snacks Brands, Suppliers
Utz Launches 3 New Snack Flavors For Fall
The company is introducing a new potato chip flavor in grocery along with two snack items primarily at c-stores.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Northeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Associated Supermarket Group Marks Opening, Remodel In NY, NJ
Both stores offer ample fresh and prepared foods for area residents.
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Featured News, News, Northeast
NJ Grocers Face Affordability Squeeze As Closures Mount
“The continued loss of New Jersey grocery stores should serve as a warning,” NJFC’s Linda Doherty said.
Posted inAisle Watch, Center Store, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets
Tops Salutes Return Of Flutie Flakes With Oct. 3 Event
Over the years, sales of the cereal have helped raise nearly $50 million for Flutie’s charity, the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism.
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast, Suppliers
Schweid & Sons Launches Marinated Steak Tips In 2 Flavors
The products target consumers seeking restaurant-quality beef at home without marinating, seasoning or planning ahead.