BJ’s Wholesale Club is donating $1.25 million to help reduce hunger, starting with grants in the company’s home state of Massachusetts. From new trucks and refrigeration units to renovations, the funds will help food banks and pantries increase their capacity to meet growing demand. The grants, given by BJ’s Charitable Foundation, will be used across […]
Category: Northeast
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.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, News, Northeast
Cape Cod’s Ring Bros. Marketplace Staying Fresh In Offerings, Branding
Ring Bros. Marketplace got its start 100 years ago, when teenager Stephen Ring Sr. and his older brother, Edmund, sold produce from a horse-drawn wagon on the streets of Boston. Later, Stephen Sr. would take his sons, Ed and Stephen Jr., along to help. The sons eventually made the business their life’s work, like their […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, Weis Markets
Weis Markets Opens Store In Lake Linganore, MD
Weis Markets celebrated the grand opening of a new 65,000-square-foot store June 19 in Lake Linganore, Maryland. Located at 10122 Old National Pike in Ijamsville, it is the first new Weis Markets store since 2022. The location, which is the 50th in Maryland and seventh in Frederick County, employs more than 150 full- and part-time […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, C&S Wholesale Grocers, Midwest, National, News, Northeast, SpartanNash
C&S Wholesale Grocers To Acquire SpartanNash
C&S Wholesale Grocers and SpartanNash have entered into a definitive merger agreement, which was unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies. C&S will acquire SpartanNash for a purchase price of $26.90 per share of SpartanNash common stock in cash, representing total consideration of $1.77 billion, including assumed net debt. The transaction price represents […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Big Y Foods, News, Northeast
Big Y, University Of Phoenix Partner To Provide Employee Tuition Benefits
Big Y has established an agreement with University of Phoenix to provide employees with tuition benefits so they have access to the educational resources they need to develop their skills and pursue goals. “We are pleased to announce our partnership with University of Phoenix, which presents a valuable opportunity for our employees to further their […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, ShopRite
Cingari Family Markets Debuts Renovated ShopRite In Danbury, CT
Cingari Family Markets, a family-owned and operated supermarket company, has debuted its renovated ShopRite at 1 Padanaram Road in Danbury, Connecticut. A ribbon-cutting ceremony with Danbury Mayor Roberto Alves was held June 16, celebrating the store’s fresh exterior and enhanced interior amenities. Remaining open throughout the renovation process, the new-look store features: Expanded grab-and-go and […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Northeast, Stop & Shop
Stop & Shop Named Official Grocery Store Of The New York Mets
Stop & Shop has become the official grocery store of the New York Mets, joining forces with the team to fight food insecurity across New York City and Long Island. The partnership will focus on Stop & Shop’s School Food Pantry Program, which supports more than 260 schools across the company’s five-state footprint with in-school […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Marketing News, News, Northeast
Market 32/ Price Chopper Launch Campaign To Drive Digital Engagement
Market 32 and Price Chopper, a division of Northeast Grocery Inc., is running an omnichannel summer promotion to be “the destination for your summer grocery and entertaining needs” through a “Summer Shines Here” campaign. Featured elements, which run through Labor Day, are designed to drive customer loyalty, boost sales and deepen digital engagement. The overarching […]
Posted inDairy News, Feature, Northeast, West
French Yogurt Brand La Fermière Fortifies U.S. Operations
Since entering the U.S. market eight years ago, French yogurt company La Fermière has maintained a 35-40 percent year-over-year growth rate. In 2024, the brand sold about 16 million ceramic pots of yogurt and oven-baked crème desserts. The company has a manufacturing plant in New York, as well as a newly opened West Coast facility […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Grocery Store Layout, News, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets
Tops Celebrates $2M Store Remodel In Ellenville, NY
Tops Friendly Markets held a grand opening June 8 for a new 46,750-square-foot store in Ellenville, New York, representing a $2 million investment in the local economy and creating more than 120 jobs. During the grand opening celebration, customers were able to enjoy sampling stations and live music and had opportunities to take part in […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, Weis Markets
Weis Markets Debuts Gas N’ Go Center In Callaway, MD
Weis Markets has opened a Gas N’ Go Fuel Center at its store on Point Lookout Road in Callaway, Maryland. The store celebrated the grand opening with $500 donations to 2Creating Brighter Days Outreach & Mission and Second District Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad. Construction of The Weis Gas N’ Go Fuel Center began […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, ShopRite
ShopRite Donates $1.8M To Charities At 2025 ShopRite LPGA Classic
ShopRite held its annual LPGA Classic Presented by Acer June 6-8, awarding a record $1.8 million in grants to food banks, hospitals and other charitable organizations. Leading into the weekend tournament, ShopRite’s annual charitable luncheon June 6 introduced new initiatives that included a scholarship program, more sponsorships for athletes on the LPGA Tour and a […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Northeast, Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market Daily Shop Opens In NYC’s Hell’s Kitchen
Whole Foods Market opened the third location of its smaller format store concept, Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, June 4 at 301 West 50th St. in New York City’s Hell’s Kitchen. The 8,500-square-foot store features more than 400 items from the Northeast, each meeting Whole Foods Market’s quality standards. “This neighborhood is very dynamic – […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Northeast, Sustainability News, The Giant Company
The Giant Co. Brings Back Healing The Planet Grant Program
The Giant Co., in partnership with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, has announced the return of the Healing the Planet grant program, which invests in tree plantings across the commonwealth. A total of $112,000 in funding will be awarded to tax-exempt organizations this year. Eligible projects must be shovel ready and include planting trees and direct related […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast
ASG Advocates For Independent Grocers at NGA Fly-In
Associated Supermarket Group (ASG) joined independent grocers from across the country May 20-21 for the 2025 NGA Fly-In for Fair Competition in Washington, D.C., meeting with lawmakers on Capitol Hill to advocate for industry priorities. Discussions focused on protecting the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), lowering credit card swipe fees and ensuring fair pricing across […]
Posted inAssociation News, News, Northeast
PFMA Presents Honor Renamed For Late Leader
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) recently brought together leaders from across the food and beverage industry for its 2025 Annual Conference. The event included two days of networking, education sessions and special recognitions, including the presentation of the newly renamed Lisa Dell’Alba Food Industry Trailblazer Award to Tom Charley, co-owner of Charley Family Shop […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Dairy News, News, Northeast, Weis Markets
Weis Markets, Partners Toast World Milk Day
To mark World Milk Day on June 1 and kick off National Dairy Month, Weis Markets teamed up with several organizations for a celebration at its store in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, to highlight the importance of dairy and launch the 10th annual Fill A Glass With Hope campaign. The groups included the PA Dairymen’s Association, Feeding […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets
Tops To Reopen Renovated Location In Buffalo, NY
Tops Friendly Markets will hold a grand reopening June 3 for its 40,240-square-foot store at 425 Niagara St. in Buffalo, New York, that recently underwent a more than $1.3 million renovation. During the ribbon-cutting celebration, Tops and Store Manager Russ Granata will present donations to local community nonprofits supporting first responders, schools, food pantries and […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Independent Store News, News, Northeast
Marty’s 1st Stop On Cusp Of Major Expansion In Danville, VT
Sometimes a career change comes when one sees the handwriting on the wall. For Marty Beattie, this happened in 1989. Vermont farms were going out of business, and he was working for a grain company. He had invested 15 years in that industry, but he knew he needed to pivot to something with a brighter […]
Posted inDeli News, News, Northeast
Mama’s Creations Serves Up New Deli Options For Grocers
East Rutherford, New Jersey-based Mama’s Creations is set to unveil an expanded lineup of products at the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) show in New Orleans, running June 1-3. The company aims to help grocers beef up their deli programs with high-quality, labor-saving options that span everything from behind-the-glass entrees to grab-and-go meals and […]