Mr. Earl Redner, the founder of Redner’s Markets, died April 5 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. He was 91. Known simply as “The Chief” by many, Mr. Redner’s vision helped guide the company to where it is today, according to a statement on the Pennsylvania-based chain’s Facebook page. Born in Bridgewater, Virginia, on Sept. 19, 1925, […]
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Tracy Moore Of C&S Selected As Woman Executive Of The Year
by Mike Berger/editor-Northeast One constant at C&S Wholesale Grocers’ fall and spring trade shows is Tracy Moore. For nearly 25 years she has been a consistent, dependable force behind the rise of C&S. And it’s why she is The Griffin Report of the Northeast’s 2017 Woman Executive of the Year. As SVP of non-perishable procurement, merchandising/marketing […]
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NACS: Surge In Store Sales Expected In Second Quarter
A combination of low gas prices, strong consumer confidence and warmer weather is expected to continue the year’s already strong sales at convenience stores into the second quarter of 2017. That’s according to a recent survey of convenience store owners conducted by the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS.) A sizable percentage of retailers surveyed say that […]
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Pa. Legislator Proposes Plan For Grocers, C-Stores To Sell Hard Liquor
According to the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), a Pennsylvania state representative has proposed allowing grocery and convenience stores in the state to sell hard liquor in addition to wine and beer. “This simply provides more choice for consumers in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania,” said Rep. Mike Reese, the bill’s sponsor. Reese’s proposal, which should […]
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ShopRite, Perdue Launch ‘No-Antibiotics-Ever’ Rotisserie Chicken
ShopRite and Perdue have launched a new rotisserie-style, cage-free chicken raised without the use of antibiotics. Developed in partnership with Perdue Farms and marketed under the “ShopRite Kitchen” by Perdue label, Keasbey, New Jersey-based ShopRite says the chicken is the first offering of its kind available at all of its stores. “We’re proud to be […]
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Land O’Lakes Acquires Vermont Creamery
Vermont Creamery has been purchased by Land O’Lakes Inc., a farmer-owned co-op based in Arden Hills, Minnesota. Vermont Creamery will become an independently operated subsidiary of Land O’Lakes and will continue to produce its fresh and aged goat cheeses, cultured butter and fresh dairy at the creamery in Websterville, Vermont. The terms of the transaction were […]
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C&S Donates Nearly 700K Cartons Of Milk To Food Banks
C&S Wholesale Grocers has donated nearly 700,000 cartons of shelf-stable milk to Feeding America food banks to support child nutrition programs. The milk is being distributed through School Pantry and BackPack programs operated by local food banks. Gina Goff, senior director of community involvement for C&S, says the company worked with local food banks in […]
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Connecticut’s Inline Plastics Expands
Inline Plastics Corp., Shelton, Connecticut, has expanded and increased manufacturing capabilities in response to what it calls the continued growth of food packaging products. Inline Plastics is a manufacturer of crystal clear PET clamshell and two-piece packaging. Inline Plastics’ packaging is used in fresh-cut fruit and vegetables, salads, a variety of grab-and-go foods, baked goods and […]