Christopher Crosby, president and CEO of Crosby’s Markets, recently was named to the board of directors of Associated Grocers of New England (AGNE). Crosby’s Markets is a family-owned supermarket chain started by James Crosby, Christopher’s father, in 1980. The family operates seven stores, most of them located on the North Shore of Massachusetts and one […]
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Massachusetts Poised To Raise Tobacco Age To 21
With the passage of final legislation by the Massachusetts Legislature last week, the Bay State is poised to become the sixth state in the nation to prohibit the sale of tobacco products to anyone under 21 years old. Gov. Charlie Baker has indicated his support for raising the tobacco age, and the bill awaits his signature. In […]
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StarKist Donates $100,000 To Feed The Children
StarKist is continuing its partnership with Feed the Children with a $100,000 donation to the nonprofit organization dedicated to relieving childhood hunger. In addition, the company will be donating nutritious and protein-packed products for Feed the Children’s community events throughout 2018. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based StarKist has been a supporter of Feed the Children since 2009, and has contributed more […]
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Larson Named President Of Shaw’s And Star Market
Michelle Larson has been named president of Shaw’s and Star Market in New England following Paul Gossett’s transfer to Jewel-Osco. Gossett was named president of Jewel-Osco following the sudden passing of Doug Cygan. Larson is a 23-year veteran of the supermarket industry, having started at the stores in 1995. Throughout her career, she has taken on a […]
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King Kullen Promotes Five Longtime Directors To Exec Roles
King Kullen Grocery Co. Inc. has made a series of executive promotions involving five longtime employees. Richard Conger has been promoted to VP-perishables. A resident of Smithtown, New York, who joined King Kullen in 1999, Conger previously served as director of produce, meat, seafood and deli. In his new role, Conger reports to Co-President Brian […]
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Food Freshness Card Wins Food Safety Award At United Fresh 2018
The Food Freshness Card was again honored with an Innovation Award for “Best New Food Safety Solution” at this year’s United Fresh Show for its new industrial size. “We are thrilled and honored to have received this award voted on by the industry professionals and attendees for a second consecutive year,” said Rick Hassler, director of […]
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Maine Grocer Costello Named To AGNE Board Of Directors
Maine grocer Andrew Costello has been named to the Associated Grocers of New England (AGNE) Board of Directors. Costello has been in the retail trade for more than 25 years. In 2004, Costello purchased a convenience store in Bradford, Maine. Since then, the business has transformed into a 9,000-s.f. full-service grocery store. In 2017, Costello acquired […]
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Giant/Martin’s Children’s Miracle Network Fundraiser Breaks Record
Giant/Martin’s, headquartered in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, raised a record-breaking $758,610 during its annual in-store Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals balloon campaign. The previous highest total for the campaign was $658,565 in 2017. “We humbly thank our loyal customers who joined with us in bringing hope to our communities and our local children’s hospitals,” said Matt Simon, Giant/Martin’s VP […]