Restaurants are expected to add 522,000 jobs this summer season, according to National Restaurant Association (NRA) projections. The projected 2015 gain would represent the third consecutive year in which restaurants add at least 500,000 jobs during the summer season. The states projected to add the most eating and drinking place jobs this summer are New […]
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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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CVS Health Launches New Online Tool For Personal Preventative Care
CVS Health is partnering with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to promote an online tool that provides recommendations from government-recognized clinical experts for the personalized preventive services patients should receive based on their age and gender. Many of these preventive services are available to patients at MinuteClinic and CVS/pharmacy locations, as well […]
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Subway To Remove Artificial Ingredients From Many Items, And More…
Food Service News In Brief… Subway of Milford, Connecticut, will remove artificial ingredients—colors, flavors and preservatives—from many of its menu items over the next 18 months. Subway said it has been refining its menu for a long time… The Massachusetts Restaurant Association will sponsor two paid sick leave seminars June 16 at the Hotel Northampton, […]
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Ahold Names New Peapod President
Ahold USA has appointed Jennifer Carr-Smith president and GM of Peapod. Carr-Smith replaces Andrew Parkinson, who has been appointed to a newly established advisory role for Peapod. Carr-Smith brings more than 20 years of e-commerce experience to Peapod. Most recently, she served as the COO of J. Crew’s online business, where she led the clothing retailer’s […]
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First ‘Warning Label’ For Soft Drinks Under Review In San Francisco
Seven months after local voters rejected San Francisco’s proposed tax on sugary drinks, city lawmakers changed tactics in hopes of curbing soft drink consumption in the city. A three-person panel of San Francisco supervisors voted to advance a package of laws that zero in on soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages, including what would be the […]
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MRA Proposes Legislative Ban On Powdered Alcohol
The Massachusetts Restaurant Association (MRA) is advocating for a statewide ban on powdered alcohol, known as “palcohol.” The MRA is working with legislators to prohibit the product that recently received approval from the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco, Tax, & Trade Bureau. According to the MRA, several states banned the sale of powdered alcohol and others […]
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Amazon, Publix, Whole Foods Lead Survey Of Most Reputable Retailers
For the third year in a row, Amazon.com claims the top spot in Reputation Institute’s annual survey of America’s top 50 most reputable companies in the retail industry. Supermarket chains moved up in the ranking this year, with Publix ranking second and Whole Foods jumping five spots to third place. America’s top 10 companies in the […]
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EPC Executive Director John McAleavey Passes Away
Supermarket News In Brief… John McAleavey, 80, longtime executive director of the Eastern Produce Council, passed away at his home on June 5. Vic Savanello, Eastern Produce Council president, said, “John’s passing takes from us a man who was instrumental in building the EPC into one of the highest respected Produce Food Councils in the […]
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Tedeschi Food Shops Merger News On Hold Until Deal Closes, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief… Margaret Chabris, spokesperson for 7-Eleven, told The Griffin Report that further store and operations news concerning the acquisition of Tedeschi Food Shops by 7-Eleven will be on hold until the transaction closes in mid-2015. The acquisition is subject to closing conditions and regulatory approvals… Herr’s Foods of Nottingham, Pennsylvania, announced […]
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Snapchef Founder Is Mass. Small Business Person Of The Year, And More…
Food Service News In Brief… Chef Todd Snopkowski, owner and founder of Snapchef in Boston, was named the 2015 Massachusetts Small Business Person of the Year. Snapchef provides culinary staff, both temporary and permanent placement, to food service companies in New England… Sid Wainer & Son is adding repack capabilities to its newly built manufacturing […]
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Global Partners Completes Purchase Of Retail Stations From Capitol Petro Group
Global Partners of Waltham, Massachusetts, has completed the acquisition of a portfolio of 97 primarily Mobil- and Exxon-branded owned or leased retail gas stations and seven dealer supply contracts from Capitol Petroleum Group. The acquisition includes 51 retail locations and seven dealer supply accounts in New York City and 46 retail locations in the Maryland/Washington, D.C., […]
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Bay State Bid To Win Olympic Games Relies On Expanded Boston Convention Center Use
A Massachusetts bid to win the summer 2024 Olympic games for Boston relies in part on the expanded use of the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC). A preliminary bid book identifies an expanded BCEC as a key venue for many Olympic events such as rhythmic gymnastics, indoor volleyball, Taekwondo, judo, wrestling and table tennis. The bid […]
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Rhode Island Governor Proposes Changes For Tolling Commercial Trucks, And More…
Supermarket News In Brief… According to Steve Arthurs, Rhode Island Food Dealers Association president and CEO, Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo has announced significant changes to her proposal for tolling commercial trucks in the state. The governor wants to limit tolling to fewer categories of trucks (basically four or more axles vs. three axles), and would […]
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Cumberland Farms-Gulf Oil Issues No Comment On Gulf Oil Sale, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief… Gulf Oil and Cumberland Farms had no comment on reports that Gulf Oil will be sold to ArcLight Capital Partners, a private equity firm in Boston. Derek Beckwith, Cumberland Farms-Gulf spokesperson, said, “Gulf Oil LP does not comment on the company’s ongoing strategic and operating matters, and particularly not on […]
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Egg Prices Increase Because Of Avian Flu, And More…
Food Service News In Brief… Texas chain Whataburger is limiting its breakfast serving hours, citing egg shortages due to the Midwest flu crisis. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed outbreaks of the avian flu, which have cost chicken and turkey producers more than 44 million birds. As a result, egg prices across the country […]
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June 30 Is Deadline For Retirement Of Coupon Barcodes
The Connecticut Food Association has reported that Food Marketing Institute and members of the Joint Industry Coupon Committee are urging retailers to prepare for the retirement of UPC Prefix 5 barcodes from manufacturer coupons. These symbols will no longer be used after June 30, as manufacturers shift to exclusive use of the GS1 DataBar format for […]
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Subway Marks Milestone With 5,000th Opening Of C-Store Truck Unit
Subway, headquartered in Milford, Connecticut, marked its latest developmental milestone in the brand’s growth with the opening of its 5,000th convenience store and truck stop location in Lima, Peru. The Subway brand now has 10,498 restaurants in non-traditional locations—nearly a quarter of the brand’s global portfolio falling under the category. “The c-store and truck stop […]
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CVS Targets New Store Brand To Hispanic Shoppers
CVS Pharmacy hopes to create a more attractive shopping experience for Hispanic consumers with the launch of its newly rebranded CVS pharmacy y más (“and more”) stores in Miami, Florida. The 12 stores feature fully bilingual employees and bilingual signage, more than 1,500 popular Hispanic products and expanded resources for bill paying in-store. CVS is […]
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Dunkin’ Donuts K-Cups Available Nationwide, And More…
Supermarket News In Brief… Dunkin’ K-Cup pods for Keurig home brewing systems are now available at retail outlets throughout the U.S. and Canada. As part of an updated agreement, which was first announced in February, The J.M. Smucker Co. will distribute and market Dunkin’ K-Cup pods exclusively to grocery chains, mass merchandisers, club stores, drug […]
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NACS Reports State Lotteries Are In A Slump, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief… The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) reports that states throughout the country are facing lower sales of lottery tickets, thanks in part to jackpot fatigue, meaning that states need increasingly bigger jackpots to lure in casual players who buy lottery tickets only when a prize is huge. USA Today […]