The Refrigerated Foods Association (RFA) has reported a collective annual donation of $478,573 for food banks throughout North America, through in-kind food donations and direct monetary contributions. The special effort took place during National Deli Salad Month in July. The RFA is an organization of manufacturers and suppliers of prepared, refrigerated food products united by a […]
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Second Bfresh Unit To Open In Brighton, Massachusetts
Bfresh, focused on affordable fresh foods, will open its doors at 470 Washington Street in Brighton, Massachusetts, on Aug. 19. This will mark the second bfresh store in the Greater Boston area. The inaugural bfresh store opened in nearby Allston in September 2015. Bfresh offers more natural and organic options than a typical market, vegan […]
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Some New FDA Rules For Tobacco, E-Cigs Take Effect Aug. 8
The FDA’s final rule extending the agency’s regulatory authority to products such as e-cigarettes, cigars, hookah and pipe tobacco, certain dissolvables as well nicotine gels goes into effect Aug. 8. Some of the rule’s provisions that apply to retailers and manufacturers will take effect immediately on Aug. 8 while others will take effect later. Some information is […]
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Greater Boston Food Bank Recognizes Stop & Shop, And More…
Grocery News In Brief… The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB), the largest hunger relief organization in New England, has named Stop & Shop as the only corporation to enter its newly-created Cornerstone Circle, a level of giving that recognizes donors that contribute more than $500,000 annually. The supermarket company is GBFB’s top food donor, providing […]
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Equal Pay Law Signed In Massachusetts, And More…
New Channels News In Brief… Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker earlier this week signed a bipartisan pay equity bill, passed unanimously by both legislative branches, to ensure equal pay for comparable work for all Massachusetts workers. The law will go into effect on July 1, 2018, for Commonwealth employers and employees. The law will prevent pay […]
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NACS Toolkit Aids Retailers’ Engagement With Community Groups, And More…
Convenience Store News In Brief… The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) has updated the “How Convenience Stores Work and Their Contributions to Communities” toolkit. The primer, first published in 2015, provides a starting point for retailers to define their businesses before community groups and addresses issues relating to jobs, property values, overnight hours, traffic and […]
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Five Former Mars Locations To Open As Weis Markets This Week
Weis Markets of Sunbury, Pennsylvania, will open five converted Mars Super Markets as Weis stores on Aug. 4. More than 500 former Mars employees will join the Weis team. The acquired locations in Baltimore County, Maryland, include two stores in Dundalk and individual units in Essex, Arbutus and Carney. The converted stores will add more […]
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Friendly’s Maguire Also To Lead Johnny Rockets
John Maguire, head of Friendly’s Restaurants, also will lead Johnny Rockets, an operator and franchisor of more than 350 Americana-themed restaurants in 28 countries, as president and CEO. Immediate plans are for Johnny Rockets and Friendly’s to continue to operate independently, while management collaborates on how best to capitalize on the synergy of the two […]