Category: Northeast

The Massachusetts State Lottery is asking legislators to approve lottery games played on computers and mobile devices, but according to a New England c-store association, it could impact retailers at the register. “The only way to reach the younger market is via online lottery games,” said Massachusetts Treasurer Deb Goldberg, who supervises the lottery. “It’s […]

Grocery News In Brief… Weis Markets in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, released its 2016 second quarter sales results, which showed a 1.7 percent increase, while its comparable store sales increased 1.8 percent vs. last year’s second quarter. Weis also reported the increase in its base hourly rate to $9 per hour and related wage compression increased costs by […]

C-Store News In Brief… From July through October, Citgo Petroleum Corp., along with its local New England partners, SEI Fuels, H.A. Mapes, Global Partners and Tradewinds, will help support the Red Sox Foundation through the installation of unique Red Sox-branded gas pumps at multiple Citgo stations throughout Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Maine. A […]

Foodservice News In Brief… Sodexo, one of the world’s largest foodservice companies, is extending its cage-free egg commitment worldwide. Sodexo sources approximately a quarter of a billion shell eggs worldwide annually. By 2025, 100 percent of Sodexo’s global egg supply (both shell and liquid) will be sourced from cage-free laying hens… Golbon has appointed Darwin […]

New Channels News In Brief… Whole Foods Market (WFM) opened its second location in Brooklyn this week, featuring a new selection of exclusive goods from local vendors. At 51,000 s.f., Whole Foods Market Williamsburg also features a variety of unique dining options. The WFM Food Hall will feature Luke’s Lobster’s Tail Cart, No. 7 Veggie […]