CEO proud of safety, swift response and that stores ‘still all about serving the public’ by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer Asked to reflect on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on the U.S. grocery industry, Weis Markets COO Kurt Schertle deferred to the company’s CEO and president, Jonathan Weis. “Candidly, I think my boss […]
Category: Northeast
Weis Markets – A ‘Deliberate Company That Is Very Nimble’
Execs also cite family atmosphere, support for grocer’s bright future by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer In this special section, The Griffin Report of the Northeast honors Weis Markets as its 2020 Northeast Retailer of the Year. The Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based company has nearly 200 stores in seven states. We begin by hearing from some of Weis’ key […]
Community Involvement Key To The Culture At Weis
Makes good business sense to take care of those who ‘take care of us’ by Mary Margaret Stewart, staff writer Since 1912, Weis Markets has been a substantial giver at many different levels – hospitals, soup kitchens, religious institutions, veterans’ agencies, schools and universities. That generosity extends throughout the company itself, via a scholarship fund for […]
Union Ratifies Stop & Shop’s Investment Of $229M In Retirement Benefits
Quincy, Massachusetts-based Stop & Shop says UFCW Local 1500 has ratified an agreement for the company to make a $229 million investment in retirement benefits for its members. “We’re pleased this agreement has been ratified as it will improve the security of future retirement benefits for our union associates, while reducing financial risk going forward. […]
NFRA Appoints Rumachik As President And CEO Of Assoc.
The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association has appointed Jeff Rumachik as president and CEO, effective Jan. 1. Rumachik will take over the position following the retirement of H.V. “Skip” Shaw Jr. after his 36 years of service to the association. Rumachik joined the organization in 2009 as SVP. He was promoted to EVP and […]
Crispy Green Reminds Consumers To Try Its Fruit Snacks
Fairfield, New Jersey-based Crispy Green is reminding shoppers to try Crispy Fruit, a freeze-dried fruit snack for healthy snacking in the new year. After indulging on holiday goodies, according to Crispy Green, consumers will be searching for healthy, but tasty snacks to help them get back on track as the New Year begins. Crispy Fruit […]
Brynwood To Acquire Take-And-Bake Pizza Business From ARYZTA
Brynwood Partners VIII L.P. announced that its newly formed portfolio company, Great Kitchens Food Company Inc., has acquired ARYZTA North America’s take-and-bake pizza business. Terms and conditions of the deal are not being disclosed. Great Kitchens will be headquartered in Romeoville, Illinois, and will continue to operate in Chicago Heights, Illinois, and Romeoville, Illinois. The facilities […]
TerraCycle Completes $25 Million Founding Investor Raise For Loop
Trenton, New Jersey-based TerraCycle has completed a Series A “Founding Investors” capital raise of $25 million for its global reuse platform Loop. Investors include P&G, Nestlé, SUEZ, Aptar, Sky Ocean Ventures, ImpactAssets and Quadia. “Given Loop’s global momentum and the limited amount of capital being raised, it was important for us to pick partners who firmly believe […]
