Four hundred-plus volunteers assemble more than 145,000 multi-serving oatmeal kits for families in need as part of the observance.
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 inMarketing News, Independent Store News, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets
Tops, By Abigail Lee To Unveil Royalty Print Snacks At Sept. 12 Event
The Royalty-print snacks will be available at most Tops locations, while tailgate merchandise will be sold at nearly 30 stores in pop-up style boutiques.
Posted inMarketing News, Merchandising News, Northeast, Online Grocery Technology
InContext, Saint Joseph’s Partner On Virtual Store Training
InContext provides virtual store technology including ShopperMX, a visualization platform that lets retail teams work in a digital twin of the store.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Northeast
Tops Completes $2.2M Remodel Of Baldwinsville, NY, Store
The store at 2265 Downer St. will celebrate the grand reopening with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting Sept. 15 at 10 a.m.
Posted inMarketing News, Center Store, Northeast, Suppliers
Stauffer’s Positions Simply Animals For Back-To-School Snacking
The snack maker is pairing lunchbox-focused marketing with the continuation of its literacy partnership with Reading Is Fundamental.
Posted inAssociation News, Northeast
PFMA Awards Scholarships To 21 From Grocers, C-Stores
Employees and family members tied to The Giant Company, Karns Foods, Rutter’s and Sheetz will receive a scholarship for the 2026-27 academic year.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Featured News, News, Northeast, Wakefern
Wakefern Banners Join Uber Eats, Adding 375+ Stores To Platform
With the addition of Uber Eats, the New Jersey-based co-op’s banners can offer delivery from all the major providers as well as its in-house option.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Ahold Delhaize, News, Northeast, The Giant Company
Giant Begins Remodels At Two Home-State Stores
The two Philadelphia-area stores in Souderton and Feasterville are expected to have completed their refreshes by early 2027.
Posted inDeli News, Dairy News, Marketing News, Northeast, Suppliers
Treasure Cave Named Official Cheese Of Buffalo Bills
The partnership begins with the Bills’ home opener against the Detroit Lions on Sept. 17 at the new Highmark Stadium.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Feature, Featured News, News, Northeast, Shelby Content
Labriola Italian Markets Pairs Tradition, Technology As 5th Store Nears
The company has a rich heritage that began nearly a century ago when Leonard Labriola Sr. started selling produce and groceries to his Pittsburgh neighbors.
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Finance News, News, Northeast, UNFI
UNFI Caps Fiscal 2026 With Q4 Profit, 27 Percent EBITDA Growth
The Rhode Island-based wholesaler’s fiscal year ended Aug. 1 was defined by network optimization and profitability gains.
Posted inBeverage News, Independent Store News, News, Northeast, ShopRite, Wakefern
Cingari Family Markets, Half Full Brewery Offer LTO Pumpkin Ale
Starting Sept. 7 the seasonal brew is available for a limited time at the 10 Cingari Family ShopRites in Connecticut.
Posted inMarketing News, Deli News, Independent Store News, News, Northeast
Market 32 And Price Chopper Launch Tailgate Club Promo
The six-week campaign now underway features savings on gameday brands, new prepared food offerings, weekly deals and prize giveaways.
Posted inOrganic Natural, Featured News, News, Northeast, Produce News, ShopRite, Sustainability News, Wakefern
Organic CEA-Grown Basil Arrives At ShopRites Ahead Of Labor Day
The basil is produced in accordance with USDA National Organic Program standards and independently verified.
Posted inCenter Store, Executive News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, News, Northeast, Suppliers
Sea Tales Names Welch VP Of Business Development, Sales
Lara Welch will lead U.S. sales strategy, retailer relationships and commercial growth for the NY-based canned seafood company.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, News, Northeast, Weis Markets
Weis Markets Cuts Ribbon On Remodeled Danville, PA, Store
A refreshed interior and upgraded exterior were part of the project, along with improvements in fresh departments.
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Featured News, News, Northeast, Shelby Content
PA Grocers Navigate EBT Chip Transition, Swipe Fees, SNAP Concerns
The state’s grocers continue to thrive despite the headwinds, says Alex Baloga, who leads the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Big Y Foods, Northeast
Big Y Opens New Store In Saugus, MA
It is the second of two new locations to debut in the company’s home state in 2026, following a Pembroke opening earlier this year.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Northeast
DeCicco & Sons To Enter CT With First Store Outside NY
The upscale market is opening in a former Stop & Shop, returning a full-service supermarket to Glenville for the first time in three years.
Posted inProduce News, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Hannaford Supermarkets, News, Northeast
Hannaford Brings Back In-Store Farm Stands For Fall Harvest
Found in Hannaford stores every fall, the in-store markets present fresh, seasonal foods shoppers value, the chain says.