Allegiance Retail Services and store owners Nasri and Moe Mujalli held a grand opening June 7 for a new Foodtown in Brooklyn Heights, New York. “Moe and Nasri [Mujalli] did an excellent job designing and building this Foodtown. They know how to get crafty, and it is a great space in a great neighborhood,” said […]
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 inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
Wakefern Food Corp. Expands Services With Acuative Corp.
Wakefern Food Corp.’s recent extension of its services with Acuative Corp. includes a multi-year contract to migrate more than 400 stores and Wakefern locations to SD-WAN in a service model. As a result, Wakefern will benefit from faster throughput, enhanced security and improved network resiliency. Acuative, a networking communications and security technology provider, also has […]
Posted inBig Y Foods, Corporate Store News, Northeast
Big Y Opens New Family Market In Brookfield, CT
Big Y opened a new family market at 14 Candlewood Lake Road in Brookfield, Connecticut, marking the first of three locations planned in the state for this year. The Brookfield market offers a comprehensive shopping experience, featuring a bakery, full-service butcher shop and a seafood department that will receive fresh, sustainable catches six times a […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Northeast
UNFI Showcases Solutions, Products At Winter, Holiday Shows
United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) held its Winter and Holiday Selling Shows, showcasing a variety of new products and solutions for food retailers. The first two-day show, held June 4-6 in Uncasville, Connecticut, saw about 1,400 customers who visited more than 850 exhibitors, including more than 50 suppliers from the company’s New Product and Diverse […]
Posted inAssociation News, Northeast
PFMA Conference Highlights Food Industry Trends
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) welcomed industry leaders for its annual conference May 7-8 at the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square. “It’s always a joy to unite our new members with long-standing partners for a rich blend of connection and education,” said Alex Baloga, president and CEO of PFMA. “This year, we grew our […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, Northeast, Stop & Shop
Stop & Shop, Badger Technologies Celebrate School Partnership With Donation
Stop & Shop celebrated the fifth anniversary of its partnership with P.S. 105 The Bay School in New York by donating $17,500 to enable the school to meet the needs of its more than 600 students. In 2019, The Bay School was the first school in New York to be a recipient of the Stop […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Foodtown, Northeast
Foodtown Of Cold Spring Reopens, Offering Expanded Departments
PSK Supermarkets, an employee-owned company and member of Allegiance Retail Services, held a grand re-opening May 17 of Foodtown of Cold Spring, New York. The supermarket was recently enlarged and renovated, featuring brand new departments and freshly made products daily. “We are excited to invite the Cold Spring community to stroll the aisles of our […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Albertsons, Feature, Northeast, The Kroger Co.
Grocery Retailing In Northeast: Diverse Landscape Varies By City, State
by Diana Leza Sheehan, founder and principal consultant, PDG Insights From bustling cities to quaint coastal towns, the northeastern United States offers a broad array of cultures and lifestyles. This extends far beyond accents and historical landmarks. Venture into a grocery store in the Northeast, and one encounters a retail landscape unlike any other in the […]
Posted inAssociation News, Northeast
NJFC Honors Industry Leaders At ‘Night Of Distinction’
The New Jersey Food Council (NJFC) honored three industry leaders May 15 during its annual “Night of Distinction” reception. The event drew more than 500 guests, including prominent food industry executives across the region. Additionally, Anthony Calandra of Calandra’s Bakery of Newark spearheaded a drive to bring in scholarship donations to benefit the NJFC Educational […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Amazon Fresh, Association News, Northeast, Whole Foods
Independent Grocers Building Strong Customer Relationships In Connecticut
One expert recently dubbed Connecticut’s grocery industry “a battleground of competition,” referring to the number of retailers in this market brandishing competitive pricing strategies to attract shoppers and online retail giants that are leveraging convenience with click-and-collect options. Price and convenience are valid drivers, especially given the economic pressure facing residents. But as independent retailers […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast, UNFI, Wholesaler/Distributor News
UNFI Introduces Retail Media Network Powered By Swiftly
United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) has introduced its retail media network for independent and regional grocery retailers across the U.S. The UNFI Media Network, powered by Swiftly, a provider of retail technology, tools and solutions, is intended to bring retail technology solutions to UNFI’s network of more than 30,000 customer locations and about 11,000 brand […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Wakefern
Wakefern Donates $1M For Scholarship Honoring Sheridan
Wakefern Food Corp. has made a $1 million donation for student scholarships at Kean University in honor of the company’s recently-retired president, Kean alumnus Joe Sheridan. The New Jersey-based supermarket cooperative endowed the “Joe Sheridan Resiliency Scholarship” to help students in the University’s College of Business and Public Management pursue their professional goals and dreams. […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Amazon Fresh, Corporate Store News, Northeast, UNFI, Whole Foods
UNFI Extends Distribution Partnership With Whole Foods Market
United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) has extended its wholesale grocery distribution partnership with Whole Foods Market, an affiliate of Amazon.com, by entering into an extension of the current distribution agreement. The term of the extended distribution agreement between the parties will run through May 2032, replacing the prior agreement that was set to expire in […]
Posted inMarketing News, Executive News, Northeast
The Giant Co. Names MacDonald As VP, Marketing
The Giant Co. has named John MacDonald as VP of marketing, effective immediately. He will report to President John Ruane. “John is a passionate and talented marketer, with a knack for building dynamic teams that deliver creative and strategic marketing initiatives to drive results,” Ruane said. “With his extensive knowledge of both our business and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Hannaford Supermarkets, Northeast
Hannaford Reusable Bag Campaign Exceeds $3M In Donations
Hannaford Supermarkets is celebrating a milestone for its reusable bag charitable program, delivering more than $3 million in total donations to community partners in New England and New York. The Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag program welcomes shoppers to purchase special “Fight Hunger” and “Community” reusable shopping bags at store registers and front ends. With each […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Geissler's, Northeast
Geissler’s Supermarket Acquiring Fitzgerald’s Foods
Geissler’s Supermarket is acquiring the substantial majority of assets of Lussier Ventures Inc., d.b.a Fitzgerald’s Foods in Simsbury, Connecticut, pending final licensing and approvals. “We are excited to welcome [owners] Bryan and Sandy DeVoe to the Geissler’s family. Fitzgerald’s Foods has a long history in Simsbury of providing fresh foods, friendly service and serving the […]
Posted inNortheast, Independent Store News, Weis Markets
Weis Markets Launches Annual Paws For Pets Program
Weis Markets’ 16th annual Paws for Pets program is underway. The program is a company-wide donation drive to support 128 local animal shelters and rescue organizations across the company’s footprint. During the month-long program, which ends May 31, customers can round their orders up to the next dollar or give $1, $3 or $5 at self-checkout. They […]
Posted inBig Y Foods, Executive News, Independent Store News, Northeast
Big Y Appoints Swensen To Fresh & Local DC Leadership Team
The Big Y Foods Board of Directors has appointed Eric A. Swensen to succeed Stephen M. Creed, who is retiring as VP of distribution and logistics for the Fresh & Local Distribution Center. After more than 45 years of diverse experience in the distribution industry and five years at Big Y, Creed will be retiring […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, Northeast
Walmart Opens High Tech FC In Greencastle, PA
Walmart recently celebrated the grand opening of a new 1.5 million-square-foot fulfillment center 10 miles north of Hagerstown, Maryland, located at 1915 Ebberts Spring Court in Greencastle, Pennsylvania. This next generation facility will enable the retailer to fulfill more orders, more quickly. Company associates were joined by local elected officials and community members to mark […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, ShopRite
ShopRite Of Wayne Unveils Special Edition Cheerios Box
The Inserra Supermarkets ShopRite of Wayne associates were honored May 10 with a special edition Cheerios Box in recognition of their fundraising efforts for local food banks. The ShopRite of Wayne raised $5,800 during the annual ShopRite Partners in Caring Cheerios Contest, sponsored in partnership with General Mills. Store team member James Steed is featured […]