Family-owned and -operated MOM’s Organic Market made its first sale on July 2, 1987, when founder Scott Nash hand delivered a box of fresh organic produce to a customer on Evelyn Drive in Rockville, Maryland. Now, with 17 stores in four Mid-Atlantic states and 1,000 employees, MOM’s will celebrate its 30th anniversary on Sunday with an in-store celebration […]
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Zaro’s Bakery Marks 90 Years As It Begins Supermarket Distribution
Zaro’s Family Bakery of New York City is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year, with the business under the fourth generation of family management. Zaro’s operates nine bakeries, including three at Grand Central Terminal, three at Penn Station, two at Penn Station in Newark, New Jersey, and one location at 37th and Broadway. With assistance from […]
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Acme Makes Leadership Change
Acme Markets, a banner of Albertsons Cos., has made a leadership change, with Jim Perkins, EVP of retail operations and special projects for Albertsons, taking on the additional role of president for Acme. Former Acme President Dan Croce continues with the company as SVP of retail operations. The change in leadership is related to the transition […]
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National Turkey Federation Tour Coming To Boston
For the second year in a row, the National Turkey Federation is embarking on a multi-city tour to “bridge the distance” from farm to table for chefs, registered dietitians, retailers and food bloggers. This year, the tour stops in Boston on June 27 at Action Kitchen, located in the Boston Seaport District. Stops focus on turkey’s […]
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ShopRite Expands Its Locally Grown Program
ShopRite will expand its Locally Grown program, offering a variety of area products across its supermarkets—from farm-raised beef to seafood, flowers, fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, honey, craft beer and roasted coffees. “ShopRite has been partnering with local farmers since our inception almost 70 years ago,” said Derrick Jenkins, ShopRite’s VP of produce and […]
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Gulf Oil Appoints Johnson CEO
Gulf Oil of Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts, has appointed Eric Johnson president and CEO. He succeeds Jerry Ashcroft, who resigned June 10 to pursue other interests. Johnson is a 26-year veteran of the energy industry with extensive executive leadership experience. Prior to joining Gulf, he held several leadership roles in operations and logistics. “Gulf is an iconic brand and a […]
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Bertram Tapped To Lead Giant/Martin’s
Ahold USA has named Nick Bertram, SVP of merchandising, as the new Giant/Martin’s president. His appointment becomes effective in January 2018. Tom Lenkevich, who has been president since 2014, is retiring at the end of the year. Bertram has more than 20 years of retail experience, including several years at Ahold USA, which he joined […]
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Court Upholds Philadelphia’s Tax On Soft Drinks
The Commonwealth Court has upheld Philadelphia’s tax on soda in a 5-2 decision. This victory for Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney comes on the heels of a similar decision announced in December by a Court of Common Pleas judge. “Two courts have now considered the arguments of the beverage industry, and both are certain that the Philadelphia beverage […]