Weis Markets last week kicked off a three-week campaign to support the Paralyzed Veterans of America and its “Mission: Able’s Heart for the Brave” campaign, which “encourages veterans and their families, corporate supporters and friends to help create an America where our most severely injured heroes have access to what they’ve earned and deserve: care, […]
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Meijer’s Vail To Join AG New England As Merchandising, Procurement VP
Peter Vail, VP of produce, deli and bakery for Meijer and former Hannaford Bros. executive, will join AG New England’s (AGNE) management team on July 30 as VP of merchandising and procurement. Vail brings with him more than 30 years of retail food experience, primarily with Hannaford. During his early years at Hannaford, Vail became proficient […]
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Study: Cumberland Farms, Costco Are Favorite Northeast Fuel Options
Cumberland Farms and Costco are Americans’ favorite fueling stations, according to a new study by Market Force Information, a customer experience management company. More than 11,500 consumers participated in the annual study, which ranks gas stations in two categories—traditional gas stations and convenience stores; and grocery stores and big-box retailers with fuel pumps. The study […]
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CVS Pharmacy Offers Rx, Front-Store Delivery From All Locations
Prescription delivery is now available from all 9,800 CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide, CVS Health has announced, claiming it is the first national retailer to offer pharmacy and front store delivery chainwide for a fee. Customers can request prescription delivery via the CVS Pharmacy app or by calling their local store; 1- or 2-day delivery is available. The […]
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Tripifoods Receives NYACS’ John MacDougall Leadership Award
Buffalo, New York-based wholesale distributor Tripifoods Inc. is the 2018 recipient of the New York Association of Convenience Stores (NYACS) John MacDougall Leadership Award. NYACS, in partnership with the John and Elaine MacDougall Foundation, created the award in 2017 to honor John MacDougall, the late NYACS co-founder and CEO of Nice N Easy Grocery Shoppes. […]
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Tops Names New Pharmacy Director, Pharmacy Operations Manager
Tops Friendly Markets has promoted Matthew Hamed to director of pharmacy. Hamed has been serving as interim director of pharmacy since January. Other recent promotions include Lynn Marie Kay as pharmacy operations manager; Martin Lee as warehouse supervisor; and Wyatt Anderson, Jim Kolpack and Travis West as new store managers. Hamed joined Tops in 2009, working […]
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Rutter’s 70th Store Marks First Location Outside Pennsylvania
For the first time, Rutter’s is venturing beyond the borders of Pennsylvania. The c-store chain recently opened its 70th location in Inwood, West Virginia, and more stores are planned for West Virginia in the next couple of years. The Inwood store is one of Rutter’s largest. It is 9,185-s.f. and has 14 auto fueling stations and seven […]
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Hannaford, Manomet Honored For Social Responsibility Efforts
Among this year’s winners of the New Hampshire Businesses for Social Responsibility (NHBSR) Cornerstone and Partnership for Innovation Awards are Hannaford Bros. and Manomet. Winners of the Cornerstone and Partnership for Innovation Awards were chosen for their exemplary efforts to promote the concepts of corporate social responsibility (CSR) within the greater business community of New […]