Keasbey, New Jersey-based Price Rite Marketplace celebrated its associates Feb. 22 on Supermarket Employee Day – a day proclaimed by FMI – The Food Industry Association to recognize grocery workers for their commitment to feeding families and enriching lives. Team members from 46 Price Rite Marketplace stores were acknowledged for the essential role each plays […]
Category: Northeast
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Wakefern
Wakefern Members Cingari Family Markets, Kinsley Market Named Exceptional Independents
For the second year in a row, Wakefern Food Corp. cooperative members Cingari Family Markets and Kinsley Market [ShopRite of Brodheadsville] were among those recognized in Shelby Publishing’s Exceptional Independent Grocer Awards program. Presented at the National Grocers Association (NGA) Show in Las Vegas on Feb. 24, the awards shine a light on independent grocers that […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Northeast
Maine’s Rural Character, Aging Population, Shrinking Workforce Affect Grocers
In fall 2023, Costco opened its first and only store in Maine. A few months later, value-based retailer Market Basket opened a new location in Topsham. At the time, the buzz among shoppers in the greater Portland area was palpable and left many hopeful this would signal a wave of other food retailers wanting to […]
Posted inProduce News, Big Y Foods, Northeast
National Mango Board Names Big Y Foods As Retailer Of The Year
The National Mango Board (NMB) has named Big Y Foods as the recipient of its Mango Retailer of the Year award. This award honors the grocer for its contributions to the mango category, including significant year-over-year sales growth, in-store promotions and successful consumer engagement campaigns. The Mango Retailer of the Year award recognizes retailers that excel in supporting […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Save A Lot
Save A Lot Finishing Store Conversion In Jersey Shore, PA
Save A Lot is preparing to open a store Feb. 27 at 701 Allegheny St. in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania, after converting it from a previous banner. “We believe this community deserves high-quality food at a value price point that works for them while still enjoying the benefits of a locally-operated, family-run grocery store,” said Harry […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, Northeast
Maine’s Bow Street Market Known For Prioritizing Local Products
About 20 minutes from Portland, Maine, on the shores of Casco Bay, is Freeport, home of LL Bean and popular discount retail outlets. For nearly 80 years, this charming coastal town also has been served by Bow Street Market. Established in 1946 as a small, family-run shop, Bow Street Market has become a local institution […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Giant Food, Northeast
Giant Food, Divert Achieve Food Waste Milestone
Giant Food and Divert Inc. have reached a milestone of about 80 million pounds of unsold food products processed since 2022, the equivalent of mitigating more than 37,000 metric tons of CO2e. “Partnering with Divert has allowed us to make a tangible difference in reducing food waste and supporting our communities,” said Diane Hicks, SVP […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Freshtown Preps For Store Opening In Newburgh, NY
CQM Foods, an employee-owned company operating Freshtown and Peck’s banners, will open a new grocery store Feb. 21 at 59 N. Plank Road in Newburgh, New York. The Freshtown location, which has been under construction for nine months, will employ about 75 local residents. The company is a member of the Allegiance Retail Services cooperative of 140 […]