The New Jersey Food Council (NJFC) expressed its appreciation to Gov. Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matthew Platkin for the support of a comprehensive bill to combat organized retail crime and protect retail businesses and its workforce. Murphy signed the bill, A-4755/S-3587, on April 1. The legislation targets the leaders of criminal enterprises that are […]
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 inCorporate Store News, News, Northeast, Southeast
The Fresh Market Opens 2 Supermarkets In FL, CT
The Fresh Market opened two new locations April 23 – in Jensen Beach, Florida, and Wethersfield, Connecticut – that mark the retailer’s 170th and 171st stores, respectively. Customers at both locations experienced the traditional The Fresh Market opening celebration, featuring giveaways, samples and the cracking of a more than 80-pound wheel of parmesan cheese. The […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Northeast, Whole Foods
Opening Dates Set For 2 New NYC Whole Foods Market Daily Shops
Whole Foods Market will open two more locations of its smaller format store concept this spring in New York City. The first Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, a 10,000-square-foot store at 409 East 14th St. in the East Village’s StuyTown development, will open May 14. The Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, totaling 8,500 square feet […]
Posted inSustainability News, News, Northeast, ShopRite, Wakefern
Wakefern, ShopRite Partner For Earth Day Cleanup At NJ Park
About 50 volunteers from supermarket cooperative Wakefern Food Corp. and the ShopRite in Old Bridge, New Jersey, cleared about 30 bags of litter and debris from Old Bridge Waterfront Park on Earth Day, April 22. Wakefern volunteers who collected nearly 400 pounds of trash from the park during an Earth Month volunteer day last year […]
Posted inBakery News, Northeast, Wakefern
Fairway Market To Offer Bagel Classes At NYC Store
Fairway Market plans to introduce a culinary venture with BagelUp to bring interactive bagel-making classes to its 74th Street Café on the Upper West Side in New York City. The classes, scheduled to kick off next month, will be led by BagelUp baker Reva Castillenti and offer participants an opportunity to roll, seed, boil and […]
Posted inExecutive News, Northeast, Specialty, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Baldor Specialty Foods Appoints McInerney President
New York-based Baldor Specialty Foods, a distributor of premium fresh produce and specialty foods in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, has appointed industry veteran David McInerney as its incoming president. McInerney, former CEO and co-founder of FreshDirect, brings more than 30 years of experience in food retailing, operations and supply chain innovation to Baldor. His addition comes […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Executive News, News, Northeast
Utz Brands Appoints Kelley, Stuart To New EVP Roles
Utz Brands Inc. has named William (Bill) J. Kelley Jr. and Jeremy Stuart to EVP roles within its snacks company. William J. Kelley Jr. Utz has appointed Kelley as EVP, CFO and principal accounting officer, succeeding Ajay Kataria on May 1. He most recently served as global CFO at Tropicana Brands Group Inc. Prior to […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Foodtown, News, Northeast
Allegiance Retail Services Opens Foodtown On Staten Island, NY
Allegiance Retail Services opened a Foodtown on March 28 at 1490 Clove Road in Staten Island, New York. Formerly known as Olive Tree Marketplace, the rebranded store brings all the hallmarks of a Foodtown family-owned and operated supermarket, featuring traditional departments and products. To celebrate, a customer appreciation day and ribbon cutting ceremony were held […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Grocery Store Layout, News, Northeast, ShopRite
Cingari Family Markets Begins Renovating ShopRite In Derby, CT
Cingari Family Markets has begun renovating the ShopRite at 49 Pershing Drive in Derby, Connecticut. The updates will introduce a fresh, contemporary store design, along with expanded departments and upgraded amenities that provide greater convenience, variety and an elevated shopping experience. Construction is expected to wrap up by late spring. The store will remain open […]
Posted inCenter Store, News, Northeast
Catania Oils’ Basile Named To Dealmaker Hall Of Famers
Catania Oils, one of Massachusetts’ largest manufacturers, recently announced that CEO Anthony Basile was named to Smart Business Network’s 2025 Boston Class of Dealmaker Hall of Famers. The Boston Dealmakers Conference was held March 20 at The Westin Copley Place. Catania Oils, a family-owned business for 125 years, has grown into the Northeast’s leading processor […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Marketing News, News, Northeast
Northeast Grocery Taps Grocery TV To Elevate In-Store Experience
Northeast Grocery Inc., the parent company of Market 32, Price Chopper and Tops Friendly Markets, has partnered with Grocery TV to elevate its in-store experience. Through the partnership, Grocery TV will power digital screens in Northeast Grocery’s 300 stores across its six-state footprint, introducing more engaging promotions to shoppers. Grocery TV’s consultative approach resulted in […]
Posted inSustainability News, News, Northeast, ShopRite
ShopRite Launches Earth Month Challenge To Promote Sustainability
ShopRite is celebrating Earth Month in April by introducing an “Earth Month Challenge” for stores, encouraging employees to explore new ways to reduce their location’s environmental impact and increase sustainability. The top three ShopRite stores that take the most actionable steps to reduce their environmental impact will be recognized with special celebrations. According to ShopRite, […]
Posted inMarket Profile, News, Northeast
New Hampshire’s Co-Op Food Stores Powered By Partnerships
Dawn Archambeault, director of marketing and consumer relations for Co-Op Food Stores in New Hampshire, discusses the company’s approach to operating two co-ops in proximity to one another yet in distinctly different neighborhoods of the Upper Valley region. What are some of the biggest differences between your two co-ops? While each store has its own […]
Posted inBeverage News, News, Northeast
Castillo Hermanos Acquires Harvest Hill Beverage Co.
Castillo Hermanos has entered into an agreement with Brynwood Partners to acquire Stamford, Connecticut-based Harvest Hill Beverage Co., with brands such as SunnyD, Juicy Juice and Little HUG. The acquisition of Harvest Hill by Castillo Hermanos, a family-owned company founded in 1886, expands its U.S. presence. Castillo Hermanos is partnering with private investment firm Centerview Capital, which […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Guest Contributors, News, Northeast
Tourism, Local Products Generate Gains For New Hampshire’s Grocery Industry
by Russell Greenlaw, EVP of sales, marketing and technology for Associated Grocers of New England New Hampshire’s grocery landscape is shaped by a unique mix of factors, including its diverse geographic regions, fluctuating consumer preferences and the state’s evolving labor market. While many of the state’s economic challenges mirror those seen nationwide, they are often […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, News, Northeast
The Hershey Co. To Acquire LesserEvil
The Hershey Co. has entered into an agreement to acquire LesserEvil, maker of organic snacks that combine bold flavors with better-for-you ingredients. The addition of LesserEvil will further expand Hershey’s snacking portfolio across its long-established confection brands – such as Hershey’s, Reese’s and Jolly Ranchers – and emerging salty snack brands, including SkinnyPop, Dot’s Homestyle […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, ShopRite
ShopRite To Hold Store Grand Opening April 13 In Watchung, NJ
A new ShopRite at 1701 U.S.-22 in Watchung, New Jersey, will open April 9 and host a grand-opening celebration with special giveaways April 13. The town’s current ShopRite will close April 8. The Sumas family and its company, Village Super Market Inc., which owns and operates the new store, will kick off the festivities at […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, Wakefern
Price Rite Marketplace Kicks Off Annual Feeding Minds, Bodies Campaign
Price Rite Marketplace and Feed the Children kicked off their annual Feeding Minds & Bodies campaign with a hunger-fighting event in Rhode Island that helped hundreds of families. The gathering, the first of eight similar events planned this year, took place at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium at the start of GoProvidence’s Providence Culinary Collective, a […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast, The Giant Company
The Giant Co. Celebrates Employees During Annual Business Meeting
The Giant Co. celebrated the achievements of employees March 26 during its annual business meeting, presenting 28 awards recognizing commitment to outstanding performance and leadership while embodying the company’s purpose, values and team and customer promises. “Each team member and store team recognized this year illustrates their dedication every day to exceeding our customers’ expectations […]
Posted inBakery News, Northeast
Sara Lee Bread Introduces New Half Loaf Line
Horsham, Pennsylvania-based Sara Lee Bread has introduced a half loaf product line in three varieties –White, Honey Butter and Nine Grain. “At Sara Lee Bread, we understand that many customers in smaller households want to enjoy fresh, delicious bread without worrying about the waste,” said Nick Pitone, senior brand manager at Sara Lee Bread. “With […]