J. Polep Distribution Services of Chicopee, Massachusetts, on Wednesday announced its acquisition of certain assets, including inventory, from Garber Bros., a Northeast convenience store distributor that abruptly shuttered its operations on April 10. J. Polep will not acquire Garber’s accounts receivable or its facility in Stoughton, Massachusetts. J. Polep is now New England’s largest family-owned and […]
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Produce Industry Leader Joins Trump, Ag Secretary For Roundtable Discussion
Maureen Torrey of Torrey Farms in Elba, New York, a United Fresh Produce Association member and former board chair of the group, participated in an April 25 roundtable discussion at the White House with President Trump and new Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue regarding the policy needs of rural America and the agriculture industry. The meeting […]
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Kremser Joins Acosta As Chief Strategy And Transformation Officer
Acosta has named Steve Kremser, former partner of Boston Consulting Group, as chief strategy and transformation officer. He will be responsible for the planning and execution of Acosta’s overall strategy and corporate development, including steering the company’s transformation initiatives. Kremser brings to Acosta nearly two decades of experience with Boston Consulting Group, where he was […]
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Perishables, Prepared Meals On Showcase At New Dave’s Marketplace In Rhode Island
A nearly 30,000-s.f. Dave’s Fresh Marketplace has opened in Cranston, Rhode Island. Dave’s is a locally owned and operated supermarket chain focused on high-quality, fresh foods. More than half of the new store is focused on perishables and prepared meal items. In January, GM Bill Hogan said, “Neighborhood markets are the cornerstone of communities. We are happy […]
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Cozy Harbor Seafood Wins Grand Prize For Best Retail Product
Cozy Harbor Seafood, a Portland-based seafood processor, distributor and supplier, won the grand prize for “Best Retail Product” for its Lobster Meat product at the Seafood Excellence Global Awards held recently in Brussels. The Best Retail Product prize was given for the entire line of lobster meat. Additionally, the company won the Seafood Excellence Global Special Award for its […]
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L.E. Belcher Sold To Petroleum Marketing Group
All of Leonard E. Belcher’s retail assets and its branded and unbranded wholesale business has been sold to Petroleum Marketing Group (PMG) of Woodbridge, Virginia. The company’s retail assets acquired by PMG consist of 13 company-operated stores, one new-to-industry store that is scheduled to open in early June and one developmental property. Also included in the […]
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Bakery Manager At Fitzgerald’s Foods Wins Bozzuto’s Award
Terry Campbell of Fitzgerald’s Foods in Simsbury, Connecticut, has been recognized as Bakery Manager of the Year in the Bozzuto’s Retailer Excellence Awards, hosted during the wholesaler’s recent Independent Retailer Conference. The awards ceremony recognized the best retailers and store managers, as well as the best managers of bakery, deli, produce, meat and grocery. Campbell started his career at Fitzgerald’s Foods […]
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Highland Park Market Recognized For 25-Year Bakery Partnership
Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Café, a growing bakery café and bagel shop with locations in Connecticut, recently celebrated its silver anniversary partnership with Highland Park Market, a five-unit family-owned supermarket business in the Hartford area. For 25 years, Between Rounds has supplied its signature bagels to Highland Park Market stores in Coventry, Farmington, Glastonbury, Manchester and Suffield. Founded […]