Weis Markets Chairman Jonathan Weis says his company plans to invest $92 million in the growth and upgrade of its store base, information technology systems and supply chain. At the company’s annual shareholders meeting April 23, Weis said, “We continue to invest in the upgrade of our store base and information technology infrastructure. In 2015, we […]
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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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Sysco Opposes FTC’s Motion To Block Sysco-US Foods Merger
Sysco Corp. has filed a memorandum opposing the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s effort to block its proposed merger with US Foods. Sysco filed the memorandum in the U.S. Federal District Court for the District of Columbia in opposition to the FTC’s motion for preliminary injunction. A hearing on the FTC’s motion is scheduled to begin […]
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Vermont Attorney General Adopts GMO Labeling Bill
The Vermont Attorney General’s Office has formally adopted the regulations implementing the law requiring the labeling of foods produced with genetically modified organisms. The rule takes effect July 1, 2016. “This is a process that began with the legislature’s careful crafting of Act 120,” said Vermont Attorney General Bill Sorrell. “We are pleased at the […]
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E-Cigarette Use By Teenagers Rises As Smoking Drops, And More…
C-Store News In Brief A new report released by the CDC shows that 13 percent of middle and high school students used electronic cigarettes in 2014—triple the number from the year before. At the same time, the share of high school students who smoked traditional cigarettes declined substantially, to 9 percent in 2014 from 16 […]
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The Melting Pot Fuels Expansion In Hartford, Connecticut, With Incentive, And More…
Food Service News In Brief The Melting Pot Restaurants of Tampa, Florida, a fondue restaurant and a casual dining franchise, is accelerating its expansion effort in Hartford, Connecticut, by offering a significant discount on its initial franchise fee. In honor of its 40th anniversary, The Melting Pot will offer new franchisees who sign a franchise […]
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UNFI G&E Channel Reveals Some Highlights Of Upcoming ‘Customer Experience’
United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) Gourmet & Ethnic (G&E) Channel’s new “Customer Experience” at this year’s Foxwoods Tabletop Show, to be held May 13-14 at Fox Tower at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut, will feature a number of suppliers and products. Among them: Sylvia’s Restaurant will highlight its line of Southern fry mixes, sauces […]
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Target Settles With MasterCard On Data Breach Impact To Card Users, And More…
New Channels News In Brief Target has entered into a settlement agreement with MasterCard relative to the data breach that Target experienced during the fourth quarter of 2013. Under the agreement, alternative recovery offers will be made by MasterCard to eligible MasterCard issuers worldwide that issued MasterCard-branded payment cards claimed to have been affected by the […]
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NHLRA Warns About Possible Tourism Promotion Cuts, And More…
Food Service News In Brief The New Hampshire Lodging and Restaurant Association (NHLRA) has notified its members that the New Hampshire House of Representatives has chosen to suspend the law that establishes the Division of Travel and Tourism Development (DTTD) budget and cut $3.77 million from DTTD’s tourism development fund. That is roughly a 75 […]
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NACS Toolkit Shares Strategies For Success In Site Approval And Zoning
The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) has published a new Site Approval Toolkit to share strategies for retailers seeking zoning approvals. The 32-page NACS Site Approval Toolkit is designed to help convenience retailers—whether a one-store operator or chain looking to grow store count or modernize a site’s operations—better understand the planning process and address community […]
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Produce For Better Health Foundation Recognizes Sysco, FreshPoint With Role Model Award
Sysco Corp. and its specialty produce company, FreshPoint, recently were recognized with the Produce for Better Health Foundation’s (PBH) Role Model Award. The annual award recognizes public and private organizations for outstanding efforts in increasing the visibility, recognition and impact of the “Fruits & Veggies—More Matters” national health campaign. PBH launched the campaign and annual […]
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NACS: Fuel Contributes To A Successful, Historic Year For C-Stores
Buoyed in part by low fuel prices, the U.S. convenience store industry had record in-store sales of $214.9 billion in 2014, higher than overall industry sales in 1998, according to figures released by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS). Overall industry sales for 2014 reached $697.5 billion. The industry’s 2014 numbers were announced April […]
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Sorkin Recognized With NGA Association Leadership Award
Stan Sorkin, president of the Connecticut Food Association (CFA), has been presented the National Grocers Association (NGA) Association Leadership Award for his dedication and longstanding service to the independent supermarket industry. Sorkin’s career has spanned nearly 50 years, working in numerous senior level merchandising and management positions with Pathmark Stores before joining Alpha I Marketing, […]
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OTA Reports Organic Sales Jump 11 Percent From Previous Year, And More…
New Channels News In Brief According to the Organic Trade Association, sales of organic food and non-food products in the U.S. broke through another record in 2014, totaling $39.1 billion, up 11.3 percent from the previous year… Ocean State Job Lot of North Kingstown, Rhode Island, will make a $1.44 million food donation this year […]
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Quick-Service Workers Protest For $15 Per Hour Hourly Wage, And More…
Food Service News In Brief Quick-service workers protested outside many McDonald locations and other restaurants around the country April 15 as part of an effort by labor groups pushing for a $15 hourly wage. The protests were organized by Fight for $15, a group backed by the Service Employees International Union pushing for the $15 […]
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NATO, Massachusetts Groups Unite To Stop Minors’ Access To Tobacco, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief The National Association of Tobacco Outlets (NATO) and three retail groups in Massachusetts have launched the Coalition For Responsible Retailing to tackle the issue of youth access to tobacco. Joining NATO are the New England Convenience Store Association, New England Service Station & Auto Repair Association and the Retailers Association […]
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Roche Bros. Sets Opening For Downtown Crossing’s First Market
Roche Bros. has set Wednesday, April 29, as opening day for its Boston flagship Downtown Crossing supermarket in the newly restored Burnham Building. Roche Bros. is the first large-scale grocery store to be built in Downtown Crossing. The store will offer fresh food, favorite national grocery brands, local artisan finds, New England flavors and a wide […]
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Matt O’Hare Promoted To JOH SVP Of Corporate Development
Matt O’Hare has been promoted to SVP of corporate development at JOH in Billerica, Massachusetts. His new primary responsibilities include JOH corporate business development with an emphasis on building new business, mergers and acquisitions, and information systems and technology. “This well-deserved promotion reflects Matt’s increasing role at JOH,” said Chip O’Hare, JOH CEO and chairman. “In […]
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StarChefs.com Announces Greater Boston Chefs Rising Stars
StarChefs.com, a restaurant industry trends magazine, announced its 2015 Boston Rising Stars Awards, honoring up-and-coming chefs and other culinary professionals in the Boston area. Over the course of six months, the StarChefs.com team visited more than 100 chefs, pastry chefs, bartenders, sommeliers and artisans in Greater Boston. “The Boston dining and drinking scene is expanding beyond […]
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Preferred Freezer Services To Open Eighth Facility In New Jersey
Preferred Freezer Services (PFS) is set to open its newest facility in Woodbridge Township, New Jersey. PFS is an expanding company in the cold storage, warehousing and logistics industry; the Woodbridge Township facility is the company’s eighth cold storage facility in New Jersey and its 35th worldwide. The freezer at the new facility will occupy […]
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Giant/Martin’s Sets Starting Wage At $9 Per Hour, And More…
Supermarket News In Brief Giant Food Stores and Martin’s Food Markets is setting its starting associate wage at $9 per hour beginning June 15 as part of the company’s commitment to providing competitive wages. Giant/Martin’s also will increase the hourly wage for current associates to a minimum of $9 an hour in June. This change […]