Weis Markets has partnered with NationsBenefits, a company specializing in healthcare fintech solutions and supplemental benefits, to enhance member access to nutrition and wellness items through a tech-driven integration. Medicare Advantage, Medicaid and Commercial cardholders can now use their Benefits Mastercard prepaid cards at more than 200 Weis Market stores in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, […]
Category: Northeast
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Wakefern
Wakefern Selects Winners Of Total Store Local Supplier Summit
Wakefern Food Corp. has selected two local companies, Day Out and Vesucre, as the winners of its Total Store Local Supplier Summit. The Total Store Local Supplier Summit, which launched in September with the initial application process, was an opportunity for local and regional suppliers and manufactures to present unique, on-trend and flavorful foods for […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Northeast, UNFI
UNFI Realigns Wholesale Business
In support of its multi-year strategy focused on creating more customized value for customers and suppliers and driving growth, United Natural Foods Inc. is realigning its commercial wholesale organization into two product-centered divisions – conventional grocery products and natural, organic, specialty and fresh products. At the same time, the Providence, Rhode Island-based company will continue […]
Posted inSustainability News, Corporate Store News, Northeast
King Kullen Adds Facilio To Prepare For EPA Changes
Long Island-based supermarket chain King Kullen has selected Facilio’s Connected Retail software platform to automate its refrigeration compliance management and stay ahead of the upcoming Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulatory changes, especially the AIM Act Emissions Reduction and Reclamation Regulations. “The U.S. is facing the biggest shift in refrigerant regulations since they were created in […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Amazon Fresh, Northeast, Whole Foods
High Per Capita Income Of Maryland Residents Makes For Competitive Grocery Market
It may be the 42nd largest state, but Maryland has consistently ranked among the nation’s top in terms of per capita income over the past few years. Its economy benefits greatly from its proximity to Washington, D.C., where many of its residents work. This higher-than-average income level continues to positively impact spending in the state. […]
Posted inAssociation News, Northeast
NJFC Promotes Redford To Director Of Public Affairs
The New Jersey Food Council (NJFC) has promoted Delaney Redford to director of public affairs for her work on behalf of food retailers, including supermarkets, independent grocers and convenience stores and their supplier partners. “In just under three years since she joined the NJFC team out of college, Delaney has helped advance our agenda and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Weis Markets
Weis Markets Buying Saylor’s Market In Newville, PA
Weis Markets has entered into an agreement to purchase certain assets of Saylor’s Market at 37 Carlisle Road in Newville, Pennsylvania. The company expects to complete the purchase in the first quarter of 2025, with the store briefly closing afterward for conversion to a Weis Markets. “Saylor’s has served the Newville community with a strong focus on […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Hannaford Supermarkets, Northeast
Hannaford Donates $50K Lottery Commission To Nonprofits
The Tri-State Megabucks ticket sold in St. Albans, Vermont, that produced a $6.27 million winner in September will have a community impact thanks to Hannaford Supermarkets, the grocery retailer that sold it. Hannaford has donated its $50,000 commission from selling the winning ticket to three local nonprofits focused on increasing access to food and shelter […]