Ahmad Ali of Safeway was among three recipients of Retail Theft Prevention Awards.
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 inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Save A Lot
NY Save A Lot Unveils Updates With Tailgate Tasting Party
The Saturday event featured deals on fresh produce, store-made sausage and other essentials for customers’ football watch parties.
Posted inSupply Chain News, Featured News, Independent Store News, News, Nonfood Items, Northeast, Perishables, Wegmans
Wegmans To Spend $110M To Modernize Supply Chain
New facilities in Rochester, New York, and network consolidation will expand capacity and strengthen operations.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast, Weis Markets
Weis Markets Opens Fuel Center At MD Store
The six-pump fuel center extends the Pennsylvania-based grocer’s loyalty program to the pump.
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast
Market 32 Celebrates New Newington, CT, Store With Donations
Market 32 officially celebrated the grand opening of its newest store at 3333 Berlin Turnpike, which had a soft opening at the beginning of August.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Executive News, Northeast, Weis Markets
Weis Markets Promotes Godfrey To VP Of Operational Efficiency
The Weis veteran will lead store-level programs focused on financial performance, labor productivity, shrink reduction and the customer experience.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Equipment & Technology, Featured News, Marketing News, News, Northeast
Market 32, Price Chopper Revamp Loyalty, Cut Staple Prices
Blaine Bringhurst, the banners’ president, said the campaigns are designed to provide customers with meaningful value.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Save A Lot
Save A Lot Reopening Franklin, PA, Store After Refresh
“We believe this community deserves high-quality food at a value price point that works for them.”
Posted inMerchandising News, Executive News, Foodtown, News, Northeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Allegiance Retail Services Brings Back Conese To Lead Merchandising
He will provide strategic direction in several areas, as well as overall value for the co-op’s independent retail members.
Posted inGrocers Give, Featured News, Independent Store News, Northeast, Wegmans
Wegmans Anchors 9/11 Day Meal Pack Marking 25th Anniversary
Four hundred-plus volunteers assemble more than 145,000 multi-serving oatmeal kits for families in need as part of the observance.
Posted inMarketing News, Independent Store News, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets
Tops, By Abigail Lee To Unveil Royalty Print Snacks At Sept. 12 Event
The Royalty-print snacks will be available at most Tops locations, while tailgate merchandise will be sold at nearly 30 stores in pop-up style boutiques.
Posted inMarketing News, Merchandising News, Northeast, Online Grocery Technology
InContext, Saint Joseph’s Partner On Virtual Store Training
InContext provides virtual store technology including ShopperMX, a visualization platform that lets retail teams work in a digital twin of the store.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Northeast
Tops Completes $2.2M Remodel Of Baldwinsville, NY, Store
The store at 2265 Downer St. will celebrate the grand reopening with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting Sept. 15 at 10 a.m.
Posted inMarketing News, Center Store, Northeast, Suppliers
Stauffer’s Positions Simply Animals For Back-To-School Snacking
The snack maker is pairing lunchbox-focused marketing with the continuation of its literacy partnership with Reading Is Fundamental.
Posted inAssociation News, Northeast
PFMA Awards Scholarships To 21 From Grocers, C-Stores
Employees and family members tied to The Giant Company, Karns Foods, Rutter’s and Sheetz will receive a scholarship for the 2026-27 academic year.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Featured News, News, Northeast, Wakefern
Wakefern Banners Join Uber Eats, Adding 375+ Stores To Platform
With the addition of Uber Eats, the New Jersey-based co-op’s banners can offer delivery from all the major providers as well as its in-house option.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Ahold Delhaize, News, Northeast, The Giant Company
Giant Begins Remodels At Two Home-State Stores
The two Philadelphia-area stores in Souderton and Feasterville are expected to have completed their refreshes by early 2027.
Posted inDeli News, Dairy News, Marketing News, Northeast, Suppliers
Treasure Cave Named Official Cheese Of Buffalo Bills
The partnership begins with the Bills’ home opener against the Detroit Lions on Sept. 17 at the new Highmark Stadium.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Feature, Featured News, News, Northeast, Shelby Content
Labriola Italian Markets Pairs Tradition, Technology As 5th Store Nears
The company has a rich heritage that began nearly a century ago when Leonard Labriola Sr. started selling produce and groceries to his Pittsburgh neighbors.
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Finance News, News, Northeast, UNFI
UNFI Caps Fiscal 2026 With Q4 Profit, 27 Percent EBITDA Growth
The Rhode Island-based wholesaler’s fiscal year ended Aug. 1 was defined by network optimization and profitability gains.