Grupo Bimbo and Bimbo Bakeries USA has received the 2024 Energy Star Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The 2024 award marks the seventh consecutive year that the EPA has recognized the company’s dedication to energy management strategy and leadership in the baking industry. “It is an […]
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, Center Store, Executive News, Merchandising News, Northeast
The Giant Co. Names Crishock As VP, Center Store Omnichannel Merchandising
The Giant Company has named Joanna Crishock as VP of center store omnichannel merchandising, effective immediately. Crishock will report to John Ruane, president of The Giant Co. “With vast experience in consumer insights, strategy and, most recently, commercial planning, price strategy and marketing, Joanna brings tremendous knowledge and strength to her new role,” Ruane said. “She […]
Posted inBig Y Foods, Independent Store News, Northeast
Big Y Names D’Amour Senior Director Of Asset Protection
Big Y has appointed Colin M. D’Amour as senior director of asset protection. In this role, he will lead the asset protection team, develop and execute future strategies, deploy new technologies, build relationships with law enforcement and other regulatory agencies and foster education and growth within the department. He reports to Nicole D’Amour Schneider, SVP […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Stores In Two Maine Towns To Reopen As Hannaford April 12
Two former Paradis Shop ‘n Save Supermarkets in Fort Kent and Madawaska, Maine, will make their debut as Hannaford Supermarkets on April 12. Hannaford acquired the locations, which it had supplied and supported, earlier this year. Under the Hannaford banner, they will feature the grocer’s offerings, including fresh-cut fruit, grab-and-go sandwiches and salads and ready-to-eat […]
Posted inExecutive News, Frozen Food, Northeast
Arctic Glacier Shares Key Senior Leadership Appointments
Arctic Glacier, a Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania-based manufacturer and distributor of premium ice products and services, has appointed three new senior leadership team members. The ice industry is primed for growth given robust economic indicators and shifting consumer behaviors. With a growth-minded, performance-based culture that is setting the pace for future growth within the ice industry, Arctic […]
Posted inBakery News, Northeast
Pepperidge Farm Introduces Lemon Blueberry Swirl Bread
Pepperidge Farm has introduced a new lemon blueberry flavor to its portfolio of swirl bread. “As America’s No. 1 breakfast bread, our Pepperidge Farm Swirl collection has long been a staple on breakfast tables nationwide,” said Ama Auwarter, VP of bakery marketing at Campbell Snacks. “Lemon Blueberry Flavored Swirl bread is a refreshing new combination […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Hannaford Supermarkets, Northeast
Hannaford Donates $25K For Vermont Flood Recovery
Hannaford is contributing $25,000 to Dig Deep Vermont and encouraging donations to help family farms recover from the floods and extreme weather through the last four months. In April and May, all Hannaford stores in Vermont will have donation kiosks available for customers to contribute to the Dig Deep Vermont campaign. Each kiosk will include […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Hannaford Offering Tips To Reduce Food Waste For Earth Month
Registered dietitians at Hannaford Supermarkets are sharing tips and strategies for reducing food waste at home during Earth Month and National Food Waste Prevention Week, which began April 1. About one-third of all food in the U.S. goes uneaten, with about 96 percent of food waste ending up in landfills, combustion facilities or sink drains, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Blue Hill, Maine, Store Manager Hailed As Hannaford’s Best
Patrick Doak, who manages the Hannaford at 15 South St. in Blue Hill, Maine, has been named the grocer’s Store Manager of the Year. Doak – selected from 187 Hannaford stores throughout Maine, New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont – has nearly 30 years of experience in retail, including six with Hannaford. He played […]
Posted inMerchandising News, Executive News, Imperial Distributors, Northeast, Supply Chain News
Imperial Distributors Makes Several Leadership Changes
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 […]
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 […]