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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]