Rosie, an e-commerce solution for independent grocers and wholesalers, now adheres to the Level AA Web Content Accessibility Guidelines v2.1, becoming one of the first grocery e-commerce providers on the market to deliver this experience on all customer facing e-commerce software. Headquartered in Ithaca, New York, Rosie currently leads its competitors in its accessibility score […]
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National Convenience Distributors Announces Allen as CEO
National Convenience Distributors, the fifth largest wholesale distributor to the convenience industry, has named Jeff Allen as its CEO. Edward Berro will continue as chairman of the board. In addition, Paul Murphy has been appointed the company’s chief operating officer. Allen, formerly an NCD divisional president, joined the company in March 2020 when his business, […]
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Handsome Brook Farms Announces Certified B Corp. Status
New York-based Handsome Brook Farms, the country’s largest producer of organic pasture raised eggs, has achieved Certified B Corp. status. Certified B Corporations balance purpose and profit, weighing the impact of their business decisions on the well-being of their workforce, supply chain, consumers and the environment at large. “Since our founding in 2007, we have […]
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Weis Markets Makes Progress In Reducing Its Environmental Impact
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets continues its progress toward reducing the company’s overall environmental impact, achieving its goal of a 20 percent reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2020. The company’s progress is reported in the new 2020 Sustainability Report: Weis by Nature. Progress includes new partnerships to divert food waste from landfills, innovative measures to reduce […]
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Tortiyahs! Ushers In Cinco De Mayo With Promotions And Sweepstakes
The Tortiyahs! brand, headquartered in Hanover, Pennsylvania, ushers in Cinco De Mayo with its tortilla chips. As Cinco De Mayo is one of the top selling holidays of the year for tortilla chips, salsas and dips sales, Tortiyahs! is celebrating an average yearly growth rate of almost 200 percent during 2015-2020, according to IRI. Look […]
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ShopRite Honors Earth Day Every Day With Sustainability Commitments
In recognition of Earth Day, select ShopRite stores gave away sustainable gifts to customers in store on April 22. In addition to making its stores more sustainable, ShopRite is also helping protect bald eagles and bees and planting more trees in communities where its stores operate. With a 40-plus year history of supporting sustainability in […]
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Bozzuto’s Inc. Independent Retailer Conference Springs Into Action
Bozzuto’s Inc., a food distributor serving the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states, hosted its annual Independent Retailer Conference on April 20 and 21 at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut. The event provided an opportunity to re-connect the supplier/retailer community and impart thanks for the essential services these professionals have provided. With the latest products and […]
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Weis Markets Reopens Store In Gap, Pennsylvania
Weis Markets reopened its Gap, Pennsylvania store on April 22 after it was closed due to a fire. The 46,500-square-foot store, located on Lincoln Highway, employs more than 110 full- and part-time associates, many of whom worked in the store prior to the fire. The re-opened store has a larger produce department, a new meal solution center, new […]