New Channels News In Brief… Boxed Wholesale of New York City, the online wholesale shopping club with no membership fees, has been named to the 2016 Best Places to Work in New York City list by Crain’s New York Business and Best Companies Group. In 2015, co-founder and CEO Chieh Huang created a fund to […]
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Beer Merger Expected To Be Finalized Oct. 10, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief… Anheuser-Busch InBev’s merger with SAB Miller has taken another step forward with the backing of each company’s shareholders. The merger is expected to close Oct. 10. The new company will be known as Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV… Stewart’s Shops Ice Cream took home some top honors at the recent World Dairy […]
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Weis Markets Launches Certified Angus Beef Program
Weis Markets has introduced a new line of Certified Angus Beef products to all its 171 Weis Markets stores in its five-state service area of Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and West Virginia. Angus Beef is known for its 10 exacting standards designed to ensure flavor, juiciness and tenderness in the beef. Created by […]
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Pinnacle Launches New Mobile App For C-Store Shoppers
Pinnacle Corp. has launched a new consumer mobile app solution for c-store retailers nationwide. The app addresses several key areas important in a consumers’ decision to visit a store: Location—easily identify where stores are located. Amenities—determine exactly what services each location provides. Gas Prices Promotions—digital offers to lure buyers into a stores. “Pinnacle’s mobile app […]
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Chain Restaurants Support Overtime Pay Delay, And More…
Foodservice News In Brief… The National Council of Chain Restaurants sent a letter of support to members of the U.S. House of Representatives in support of House Resolution 6094, the Regulatory Relief for Small Businesses, Schools and Non-Profits Act. This bill, which the House is expected to vote on this week, would give chain restaurants […]
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Kings, Balducci’s Parent Names VP Of Real Estate, And More…
Grocery News In Brief… KB Holding, the Parsippany, New Jersey-based parent company of Kings Food Markets and Balducci’s, has appointed Joel Chace VP of real estate. Judy Spires, president and CEO of KB Holding Inc., said, “The expansion of our Kings and Balducci’s brands remains a top priority for us, and Joel will play a […]
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Two Retailers To Celebrate National Coffee Day, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief… In celebration of National Coffee Day on Sept. 29, Cumberland Farms is offering its customers a free hot or iced coffee in any size via a mobile text coupon. The free coffee continues for coffee lovers throughout October, as the retailer is bringing back “Free Coffee Fridays.” Beginning Oct. 7 […]
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New Boston HQ For America’s Test Kitchen, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… America’s Test Kitchen is moving its headquarters to Boston’s Innovation and Design Building. This news highlights the growth of the company and underscores America’s Test Kitchen’s ongoing commitment to providing home cooks with the highest quality content in a wide variety of media. The new headquarters will house 17,500 s.f. […]