by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer Good Earth Market, built from the ground up 16 years ago in Ocean View, Delaware, is a woman-owned business. It started solely as a grocery store, and about nine years ago, owner Susan Ryan had a tenant come in and start a restaurant. After leasing that portion for a […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Big Y Foods Inc. Makes New Appointments To Management Positions
The management of Big Y Foods Inc. has released several new appointments. “At Big Y, we are committed to providing the tools and training necessary to support our employees in their development. We look forward to their growth in the pursuit of excellence as they personally develop their own skills in order to take on […]
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Price Chopper/Market 32 And Tops Markets To Merge
Price Chopper/Market 32 and Tops Markets have entered into a definitive merger agreement that will nearly double the collective footprint of the two independent grocery chains in the Northeast. This transaction unites two New York-based grocery chains with deep ties to their local communities. With increased scale across their almost contiguous footprints, the merged companies […]
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Weis Markets Celebrates Grand Opening Of Martinsburg, WV Store
Weis Markets’ new Martinsburg, West Virginia, store opened on Thursday, Feb. 4. The new 66,000-square-foot store, located at 400 Enterprise Circle in Martinsburg, employs more than 170 new full- and part-time associates. The new store has an expansive produce department with a wide selection of organic produce; a beer-wine department; full-service seafood department with lobster tank; a […]
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The Griffin Report Seeks Nominations For ‘Women Of Influence’ Program
Nominations of female trendsetters are being sought for “Women of Influence in the Food Industry,” a distinguished annual recognition program published by The Griffin Report of the Northeast. The women who qualify for inclusion possess a superior level of dedication and professionalism in the industry. They demonstrate tenacity and exemplary leadership skills, whether in business […]
Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
PepsiCo Names David Flavell EVP, General Counsel And Corp. Secretary
PepsiCo Inc. has appointed David Flavell as EVP, general counsel and corporate secretary. Flavell, PepsiCo’s current SVP, deputy general counsel and chief compliance and ethics officer, will succeed Dave Yawman, who departs after more than 22 years of service to pursue other interests. Flavell will begin his new role on March 1, with Yawman staying on in the […]
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Giant Food Celebrates 85 Years, Longtime Commitment To Communities
Landover, Maryland-based Giant Food is celebrating 85 years in business this year. Commemorating the retailer’s deep ties to the local community, Giant associates are volunteering on Friday, Feb. 5, to support local partner nonprofits Maryland Food Bank, Food Bank of Delaware and Martha’s Table, helping pack food for people who are struggling with hunger. “Reflecting on […]
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Cadbury Bunny Tryouts Are Back And 2020 Winner Is Guest Judge
Cadbury, America’s top Easter brand based in Hershey, Pennsylvania, is inviting “pawrents” nationwide to enter their household pets in the third annual Cadbury Bunny Tryouts, with entries open through March 1. Cadbury brand is calling on a past winner – Lieutenant Dan – to kick the competition into high gear as he acts as a 2021 “guest judge.” Lieutenant Dan will help narrow down the […]