The U.S. Department of Agriculture took action last week with a goal of making expiration date labeling on eggs, meat and dairy products less confusing, and eliminate a key cause of consumer food waste in the U.S. The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service provided guidance that encourages manufacturers and retailers of these products to […]
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Wegmans To Build Store In New York’s Westchester County
Wegmans Food Markets has signed a purchase agreement with Normandy Real Estate Partners for a 20-acre parcel of land in New York’s Westchester County to build a new store. The land is located at 106-110 Corporate Park Drive in Harrison. “We look forward to the day when we can welcome customers into our Harrison store […]
Connecticut’s Adams Hometown Markets Chosen As IGA Hometown Proud Retailer
Adams Hometown Markets IGA of Milford, Connecticut, operated by Bill Maffeo and serviced by Bozzuto’s, is one of eight markets selected nationally to be honored as part of the annual IGA Hometown Proud Retailers Program. According to IGA, these markets represent the “best of the best” from the organization’s independent retailers in the U.S. The retailers […]
Former Leader Of Starn’s ShopRite Remembered
Mr. Fredrick Elwood Starn, 92, former president of Starn’s ShopRite Supermarkets of South Jersey, died Dec. 11. During the time Mr. Starn served as president, he and his family expanded the business to five supermarkets in the South Jersey area, employing 800. He retired in 1986. Mr. Starn was born in Northfield, New Jersey, and […]
Snyder’s-Lance Divests Diamond Of California Culinary Nut Business
Snyder’s-Lance Inc. plans to sell its Diamond of California culinary nut business to Blue Road Capital. “This strategic transaction will allow us to concentrate on our core business of providing our consumers and retail partners with our premium portfolio of snack brands focused on better ingredients, quality and taste,” said Carl E. Lee Jr., president […]
Rutter’s Begins Beer Sales At Three Pa. Locations
Rutter’s Farm Stores has launched beer sales at its first three locations—in Mercersburg, Newberrytown and Hamburg, Pennsylvania. It is the first convenience store business in the state’s Franklin, York and Berks counties to start selling beer. Rutter’s also will bring beer to the first Lancaster County location with its Leola store in a few weeks. Rutter’s […]
Survey: Holiday Shoppers More Optimistic Than In Recent Years
The continued economic optimism that is driving the stock market to new highs may have the same effect on holiday shopping and travel. That’s according to a national consumer survey released this week by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS). Sixty percent of U.S. fuel consumers report feeling optimistic about the economy, a 1-point […]
Ahold Delhaize Debuts ‘Better Together’ Strategy For 2017
Ahold Delhaize has released its “Better Together” strategy, the company’s corporate plan for fully capturing the benefits of international scale, combining the power of its retail brands and associate expertise. Building on what it says is a solid financial foundation and strong track record of cost discipline, Ahold Delhaize’s goal in 2017 will drive profitable growth […]
