Massachusetts-based Verc Enterprises, a convenience store operator with locations throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire, continues its expansion in the Central Massachusetts with the opening of a location in Webster, Massachusetts. The newest location is at 137 East Main Street, Webster. It is a convenience store, with Dunkin Donuts on premises, Gulf gasoline, and a car […]
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Weis Markets Partners With Telehealth Platform Healthie
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets is partnering with online telehealth platform Healthie. Using this platform, customers can consult with a Weis Markets registered dietitian in their area via video chat to manage any new or existing health conditions from the safety of their homes. Using Healthie, Weis Markets Registered Dietitians can discuss the following health conditions […]
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Arm & Hammer Expands Sustainability Initiatives For Earth Day
Ewing, New Jersey-based Arm & Hammer and its manufacturer, Church & Dwight, are expanding company and product sustainability initiatives. Arm & Hammer was closely involved with the inaugural Earth Day in 1970 and continues to be involved. This year it is expanding its impact through a partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation. With support from […]
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Recommended: Maynard, Mass., May Get Its First Co-Op Grocery Store
MAYNARD, MA — There’s a grocery store revolution coming to the MetroWest area. This spring, Assabet Village Co-op Market is closing in on a plan to open the first cooperative grocery store in the area. It’s the culmination of a long process that began in 2013 when the co-op was founded. Although coronavirus is complicating […]
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Connecticut Institutes Priority Express Lines For Front Line Workers
On Monday, April 20, at Stew Leonard’s in Newington, U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and state officials were joined by local grocer Stew Leonard Jr. to announce first responder express lines for police, firefighters, nurses and health care workers. They also were joined by local food pantries that are in crisis. Food pantries across Connecticut have […]
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Costa Fruit & Produce Offering Online Ordering At Its Boston Facility
Costa Fruit & Produce is launching online ordering for next day pickup at its Boston facility for fresh fruit, vegetables and specialty foods. The company says it is committed to the well-being of communities across Boston. In response to the recent challenges related to Covid -19 the company is looking for ways to continue to bring […]
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Vermont Governor Outlines Phased, Limited Reopening Of Commerce
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott has outlined an approach for the phased restart of Vermont’s economy, emphasizing the state’s modeling indicates initial steps can be taken while the Stay Home, Stay Safe order remains in effect. To begin to execute this strategy, Scott signed an addendum to Executive Order 01-20, which—to start getting more Vermonters back to work—institutes […]
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Independent Supermarkets Brave Pandemic Challenges To Service Customers
Port Washington, New York-based Associated Supermarkets Group (ASG) says independent supermarkets are open and servicing their customer’s grocery needs despite facing many challenges, including lack of employees and an uncertain supply of goods due to the pandemic. Supermarket owners, along with their employees are on the front lines, opening their doors every day to keep […]