Tyson Foods has completed the acquisition of Philadelphia-based Original Philly Holdings, Inc., a producer of raw and fully-cooked Philly-style sandwich steak and cheesesteak appetizer products. “Original Philly Holdings is a natural, strategic fit with our Prepared Foods business,” said Tyson Foods Prepared Foods Group President Sally Grimes. “The Original Philly brand and portfolio of products […]
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Weis Markets Expands Educational Programs With ‘Weis Explorers’
Weis Markets is launching a new educational field trip program named “Weis Explorers” as it expands its overall education offerings to all of its 204 stores. Weis Explorers is a free, 90-minute classroom program that invites children in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade to catch a behind-the-scenes glimpse of their local Weis Markets. After exploring the […]
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Ahold Delhaize Highlights USA Brands In Positive Sales Report
Ahold Delhaize singled out American retail banners as it reported its strong third-quarter performance with increasing sales growth and improved margins. Ahold Delhaize CEO Dick Boer said margins increased significantly, driven by synergies while “savings from our ‘Save For Our Customer’ programs are continuously being reinvested in the business.” He said in the U.S., inflation […]
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Big Y, Instacart Expand Same-Day Grocery Delivery
Instacart, an on-demand grocery delivery service, and Big Y World Class Markets, one of the largest independently owned supermarket chains in New England, have expanded their same-day grocery delivery service to select stores in the Boston and Worcester areas. The service allows Big Y customers to complete their grocery shopping online and have their orders […]
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NACS Concerned Over Continued Lack Of Menu-Labeling Guidance
NACS, the Association for Convenience and Fuel Retailing, said last week that a revised draft of menu-labeling guidelines has done little to address the “one-size-fits-none” rule. Last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued its revised draft, signaling that the government is moving forward with the Obama administration’s menu-labeling rule. Menu-labeling regulation initially was passed […]
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Wegmans Ranks First On 2017 ‘Best Workplaces In Retail’ List
For the second consecutive year, Wegmans Food Markets has taken first place in the “Best Workplaces In Retail” list created by research and consulting firm Great Place to Work and Fortune Magazine. To create the list, Great Place to Work and Fortune considered survey responses from 38,000 employees in the retail sector, taking into account more than 50 […]
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NOCO Energy Promotes ‘Greenlight A Vet’ For Veterans Day
In recognition of Veterans Day, NOCO Energy and Convenience Stores is a participant in the “Greenlight a Vet” campaign, which encourages people to change one light in a visible location at their home or at work to a green bulb as a symbol of support and appreciation for veterans. Green light bulbs are for sale […]
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New York City Drivers Able To Pay Parking Tickets At 7-Eleven
A new service will allow New York City drivers to pay for parking tickets in cash at more than 100 7-Eleven locations in all five city boroughs. PayNearMe, a brand of Handle Financial, announced a partnership with the New York City Department of Finance that enables New York City drivers to pay for parking tickets […]