Imperial Distributors has announced key organizational changes to its leadership team, effective April 1. Michael Sleeper, who joined Imperial in 1964 and became president and CEO in 1970, will transition into the role of executive chairman of the board. Sleeper’s entrepreneurial and visionary leadership and commitment to Imperial’s values have shaped its success and influence […]
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 inGiant Food, Northeast, Online Grocery Technology
Giant Eagle Expands Delivery Partnership With DoorDash
Giant Eagle has expanded its partnership with DoorDash to make on-demand grocery delivery available through all corporate Giant Eagle supermarkets and Market District locations across Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland and West Virginia. This expansion comes after Giant Eagle and DoorDash began their partnership in 2022 to pilot the service in select stores in Ohio. Now, consumers […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
Price Chopper/Market 32, Upside Expand Partnership
Upside has entered into a long-term agreement and an enhanced tech integration with Schenectady, New York-based Price Chopper/Market 32. This comes after their initial collaboration resulted in 500,000 incremental transactions from 50,000 customers. “Thanks to Upside, we’ve made significant progress in attracting new customers and encouraging our existing ones to consolidate their food shopping with […]
Posted inWeis Markets, Executive News, Health & Wellness, Independent Store News, Northeast
Weis Markets Promotes Cicco To VP Of Pharmacy
Weis Markets has promoted Nick Cicco to VP of pharmacy, responsible for strategy development and overseeing the day-to-day merchandising, operation and management of the company’s 127 pharmacies. Cicco, who previously held the position of senior director of pharmacy operations, also is responsible for managing Weis’ team of dietitians. He reports to COO Kurt Schertle. Cicco […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Beverage News, Feature, Northeast
PepsiCo Celebrating Anniversary With ‘Faster, Stronger, Better’ Approach
New York-based PepsiCo prides itself on the diverse portfolio of its iconic brands. Celebrating its 125th anniversary, the company recently rolled out a new logo to refresh the visual identity of the brand. It also advertised some of its new innovations, including Mountain Dew Baja Blast, during the 2024 Super Bowl. It has been a […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Resident Input Helped Shape New ShopRite In Old Bridge, NJ
ShopRite held a grand opening March 17 for a new 80,000-square-foot store with pharmacy in the Glenwood Green Shopping Plaza in Old Bridge, New Jersey, that replaces a former location. ShopRite surveyed residents to learn what they wanted in the new store, with those responses playing a role in the overall design and product selection. […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast, Supply Chain News
Fabric Aids Retailers’ Local Fulfillment Through Robotics
Retired brigadier general, CEO and robotics technology specialist are not words that often describe the same person. However, they do apply to New York-based Fabric’s CEO, Avi “Jack” Jacoby. Jacoby joined Fabric in 2018 as chief of staff before being named COO and then CEO of the Israel market, his and the company’s country of […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
Wakefern Food Corp. Introduces Retail Media Network
Wakefern Food Corp. has launched Wakefern Media Exchange, an omnichannel retail media network that helps consumer brands maximize advertising investments across onsite and offsite media channels through one platform. By combining planning, activation and measurement controls for in-store marketing, onsite and offsite media buying, Wakefern Media Exchange aims to enhance the shopping experience for customers […]
Posted inWeis Markets, Executive News, Northeast
Weis Markets Names O’Hara As SVP Of Legal Affairs, Real Estate
Weis Markets has promoted Jack O’Hara to SVP of legal affairs and real estate. In this position, he is responsible for the strategic leadership and oversight of the day-to-day operations of the company’s real estate and legal teams. O’Hara reports to Jonathan Weis, company chairman, president and CEO. He joined the company as real estate manager in […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Tops Unveils Remodeled Store In Grand Island, NY
Tops Friendly Markets held a ribbon cutting ceremony March 12 for a recently renovated 57,000-square-foot store that has been a community staple of Grand Island, New York, for nearly 50 years. During the ribbon cutting celebration, Tops presented local community nonprofits with a donation, impacting first responders, schools, food pantries and veterans’ organizations. “This considerable […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Feature, Grocery Store Equipment, Northeast
Hershey Shares Insights On Front-End Queuing, Self-Checkout
Nicole Capes, senior manager of retail experience with The Hershey Co., said 60 percent of shoppers prefer self-checkout because they feel like it is faster. To learn what works best for an optimal queue, Hershey spent countless hours observing shoppers in self-checkout areas in different retail environments, including small and large format, grocery, mass market […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Northeast
Utz Brands Showcases Snack Portfolio At Expo West
Utz Brands will feature two of its snack brands, Boulder Canyon and TORTIYAHS!, at the 2024 Natural Products Expo West to be held March 14-16 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. At the show, Boulder Canyon will debut Canyon Poppers, the brand’s first portfolio expansion beyond chips. The corn-based snack is made with avocado oil, certified […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
RoNetco Supermarkets Hailed For Community Service Efforts
The National Grocers Association honored New Jersey-based RoNetco Supermarkets Inc. ShopRite with this year’s Peter J. Larkin Community Service Award. RoNetco Supermarkets encompasses nine ShopRite locations owned and operated by the Romano family, which has maintained deep ties to the communities they serve for many years. In 2023, the company’s stores raised more than $141,000 […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Albertsons, Association News, Giant Food, Northeast
Delaware Known For Strong Economy, Business Friendliness
Delaware is one of the fastest-growing states in the country. According to U.S. Census Bureau, the population of The First State increased 10.2 percent from 2010 to 2020. And, current estimates show the number of people moving to the state has continued to climb in the past three years. People are coming to Delaware for […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Price Rite Marketplace Supporting Area Food Banks
As part of its annual Check-Out Hunger fundraising campaign, Price Rite Marketplace is presenting more than $47,000 in donations to local food banks. From last November through January, Price Rite Marketplace associates throughout Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island collected donations at checkout to help food banks. The […]
Posted inExecutive News, Northeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
UNFI Names Tarditi As Next President, CFO
Giorgio “Matteo” Tarditi has been named president and CFO of Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI), effective April 15, when current President and CEO Sandy Douglas will relinquish the president role but remain CEO. Tarditi succeeds current CFO John W. Howard, who will leave UNFI following a transition period. “Matteo is a proven executive […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Grocery Store Layout, Northeast
Retail Fluent Helping Grocers Build Forward-Thinking Stores
Retail Fluent, a leading retail construction, design and decor firm based in Little Falls, New Jersey, has built its reputation on forward-thinking stores. The company has spent the past year expanding its retail media network and service platform. Kevin Ruddy, VP of retail group of Retail Fluent, said the company’s RMN features a complete turnkey […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Northeast
Sleeper’s Market Offers Something For Everyone In Caribou, ME
Family-operated since 1914, Sleeper’s Market has had to continuously evolve its business to remain competitive and relevant. Located in Caribou, Maine, this 10,000-square-foot location is part grocery, part clothing store. And being close to the Canadian border means Sleeper’s caters to both American and Canadian customers. Founded by Joseph Sleeper Sr., the store is now […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Amazon Fresh, Grocery Store Layout, Northeast, Whole Foods
Whole Foods To Open ‘Daily Shop’ Format Store In NYC
Whole Foods Market is introducing a new, quick-shop store format to provide customers in urban neighborhoods with easier access to fresh offerings. The new format – Whole Foods Market Daily Shop – will initially launch on the Upper East Side in Manhattan with additional locations in New York City to follow. The first store, located […]
Posted inAssociation News, Northeast
NJFC Reveals 2024 Leadership Class
The New Jersey Food Council (NJFC) introduced the 2024 Leadership Development Class before members during its annual meeting. Jessica Scaduto of Foodtown/Food Circus serves as chair of the Leadership Development Program and Matthew Lipowski of Bimbo Bakeries USA is vice chair, both graduates of the program. “We eagerly anticipate mentoring this upcoming group of rising […]