Posted inNortheast, Executive News, Grocery Industry, Merchandising News

Katz Named Chairman, CEO Of Allegiance/Foodtown

Daniel Katz has been elected by the board of managers of Allegiance Retail Services LLC and the board of directors of Foodtown Inc. to serve as the chairman and CEO of Allegiance and Foodtown. Katz is co-president and CEO of PSK Operating LLC, a longtime member of Allegiance and Foodtown, which through affiliated companies own […]

Posted inProduce News, Bakery News, Corporate Store News, Deli News, Grocery Store Layout, Home Page Slider, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast

Giant Reopens Former Musser’s In Lebanon, Pennsylvania

Giant Food Stores celebrated the grand opening of its store in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, on Friday, Nov. 1. Giant entered into an agreement to acquire the 45,000-s.f. location at 1750 Quentin Road from Musser’s Markets in August. The store is open 6 a.m.-10 p.m. seven days a week and employs approximately 100 full- and part- time […]

Posted inDeli News, Center Store, Home Page Slider, Northeast

Blount Names Scooter Bay Retail Broker Of The Year

Blount Fine Foods, a Fall River, Massachusetts-based manufacturer of handcrafted soups, entrées and side dishes for retail and foodservice, has named Chicago-based Scooter Bay Sales Co. as Retail Broker of the Year. The award is part of Blount’s annual “Relentless Pursuit of Excellence Awards” program, which recognizes excellence and dedication to customers among the company’s […]

Posted inFrozen Food, Executive News, International Foods, Northeast, Specialty

Frozen Food Manufacturer Rosina Makes Management Changes

Rosina, a Buffalo, New York-based frozen specialty food manufacturer, has promoted Tom Finn, former VP of sales and marketing for the consumer products division, to VP of business development. Finn reports to John Zimmerman, Rosina’s SVP of business development, and oversees all sales and business development for the consumer products and foodservice sales divisions. Jim […]

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Wakefern Food Corp. Reports $16.6 Billion In Annual Sales

Wakefern Food Corp. reported sales of $16.6 billion for its fiscal year ending Sept. 28, a 0.7 percent increase from the prior year. Chairman and CEO Joseph S. Colalillo, President and COO Joe Sheridan and EVP Chris Lane addressed Wakefern shareholders, store management and staff at the company’s recent annual shareholder meeting in East Brunswick, […]

Posted inNortheast, Equipment & Technology, Executive News

GetUpside Hires Farace As VP Of Grocery

GetUpside has hired Franklyn Farace as VP of grocery to expand its technology platform to additional grocery stores nationwide. Farace is a senior sales and marketing executive with 30 years of experience in the retail and consumer package goods sectors. At GetUpside, he will lead the company’s efforts to help grocers leverage personalization to drive […]