During the first half of 2023, Scarborough, Maine-based Hannaford Supermarkets welcomed a new store in its eastern footprint and completed upgrades at six locations. Opened in May, the store in Blue Hill, Maine, is the grocer’s 186th overall. It includes a variety of features designed to enhance the shopping experience, including an expansive selection of […]
Category: Northeast
The Shelby Report of the Northeast covers grocery retailers, wholesalers and suppliers in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont. Follow the latest store openings, remodels, leadership changes and market news from the region.
Posted inGiant Food, Corporate Store News, Executive News, Northeast
Ahold Delhaize Names Ruane As The Giant Co. President
Ahold Delhaize USA has named John Ruane as president of The Giant Co. “We have been fortunate to have John lead The Giant Co. as interim president during a time of transition, and we are excited about this next step in his career,” said JJ Fleeman, CEO, Ahold Delhaize USA. “He has led the team […]
Posted inDeli News, Northeast
Blount Fine Foods Growing With Soup Business That’s Alive, Well
The fresh soup business continues to grow. Bob Sewall, chief customer officer and EVP of sales and marketing for Fall River, Massachusetts-based Blount Fine Foods, said the segment has increased about 200 percent in the past six years. Talking with The Griffin Report of the Northeast at the recent IDDBA Show in Anaheim, California, Sewall […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
Tastewise Introduces Generative AI Solution, TasteGPT
Tastewise, an AI-powered market intelligence platform based in New York, is launching TasteGPT, its next evolution of generative AI solutions. While Tastewise already incorporates generative AI to help users at companies like Nestlé, Campbell’s, Mars, Givaudan and PepsiCo discover dish concepts, validate new product ideas and generate market research reports, the company is expanding its […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Feature, National, Northeast
The Hershey Company Investing In Innovation
The Hershey Company has been building a “snacking powerhouse” over the last few years, featuring both sweet and salty options, and innovation will continue to be a focus for the company in 2024. Allison Mason, Hershey’s strategic communications manager, talked with The Griffin Report of the Northeast’s Maggie Kaeppel during the recent Sweets & Snacks […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Godshall’s Quality Meats Acquires Processing Plant
Godshall’s, an employee-owned company founded in 1945 and America’s third largest turkey bacon brand, has purchased a processing plant in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, from Clemens Food Group for an undisclosed amount. The 53,000-square-foot processing plant sits on 10 acres and was operated by Clemens Food Group until late 2022. Godshall’s Quality Meats hopes that the plant will be […]
Posted inCenter Store, Feature, Northeast
Catania Oils Showcases Products, Monitors Trends At IDDBA Show
Ayer, Massachusetts-based Catania Oils spotlighted its new palm-based shortening products at the recent 2023 IDDBA Show in Anaheim, California. Anne Whitney, marketing generalist for the company, talked with The Griffin Report of the Northeast about the company and its products. “We actually had a customer of ours supply cookies that were made with our shortening,” […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Renovated Save A Lot Store Ready To Reopen In Perryopolis, PA
Save A Lot will hold a grand reopening July 15 for its recently renovated store at 3454 Pittsburgh Road in Perryopolis, Pennsylvania. Part of Save a Lot’s efforts to work with its independent license owners to modernize stores across the country, the remodel reflects its new brand image, featuring an easier-to-shop footprint with new décor […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
ARS Converts Two Brooklyn Stores To Foodtown Banner
Iselin, New Jersey-based Allegiance Retail Services, a retailer-owned grocery co-op, has announced changes involving two stores – both owned and operated by Fouad Elayyan – that will now carry the Foodtown banner in Brooklyn, New York. Brooklyn Harvest of Metropolitan Avenue, an ARS banner, has been converted to Foodtown of Metropolitan Avenue. It and Foodtown […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Dietz & Watson Focuses On Choices, Value During Inflationary Times
Philadelphia-based Dietz & Watson showcased its uncured frank and sausage category at the recent IDDBA Show in Anaheim, California. Taylor Grissinger, senior retail marketing manager, spoke on the show floor with The Griffin Report of the Northeast’s Maggie Kaeppel. Grissinger said the company has new SKUs of 15-ounce franks, in four flavor varieties, under the […]
Posted inPackaging News, Northeast
Cedar’s Foods Introduces New Hommus Packaging
Haverhill, Massachusetts-based Cedar’s Foods, a family-owned natural and organic brand, has unveiled a new look and feel for its hommus packaging labels. Company founders Abe and Layla Hanna created what they believed to be the perfect hommus – spelled with an “o” – was made. They made it the traditional way, with pure ingredients and a […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Northeast Grocery Inc. Shares Several Executive Moves
Among several personnel moves announced June 29, New York-based Northeast Grocery Inc., the parent company of Price Chopper/Market 32 and Tops Friendly Markets, has named John Persons as chief operating officer. Persons will oversee the Price Chopper/Market 32 and Tops Markets operating companies, as well as the Northeast Shared Services merchandising and marketing functions. He will […]
Posted inPackaging News, Northeast, Snacks Brands
Ithaca Hummus Introduces Clear Packaging Tubs
Rochester, New York-based Ithaca Hummus is updating its hummus and salsa packaging to better serve consumers and retailers. Rolling out in stores this fall, the Ithaca Salsa line will shift to clear tubs, allowing consumers to get a look at the dip’s ingredients prior to purchasing. According to the company, the decision to update the […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast, Sustainability News
Weis Markets Reaffirms Sustainable Food Retail Certification
Weis Markets has completed Ratio Institute’s Sustainable Food Retail Certification, highlighting the environmental and economic benefits of the Mid-Atlantic food retailer’s sustainability practices while identifying opportunities for more gains. The company previously gained Ratio Institute certification in 2021. Within each of the grocer’s districts, Ratio Institute conducted in-person assessment training that included store managers and […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Stavis Seafoods Relocates To Larger Site In Boston Seaport
Company officials say Stavis Seafoods’ move to 1 Seafood Way in the Boston seaport will incorporate the latest technological advancements to revolutionize seafood production, with the assistance of the engineering team of its parent company, Profand Group. “We are thrilled to embark on this exciting new chapter in Stavis Seafoods’ storied history,” said CEO David […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
UNFI Ups Buying Systems With RELEX Solutions
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. has partnered with RELEX Solutions, a provider of unified supply chain and retail optimization solutions, to implement its cloud-based procurement solution. When delivered, the system will consolidate and replace multiple UNFI buying systems and drive efficiencies in demand planning and replenishment. The platform is expected to become operational over […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
Enhanced Smart Shopping Carts To Debut At Two Stores In Northeast
Instacart has announced the arrival of enhanced smart shopping carts at the ShopRite of Spotswood in New Jersey, with a planned launch in the coming weeks at Fairway Market in Kips Bay/Manhattan, New York. The updated Caper Cart recognizes and rings up groceries, provides tailored shopping recommendations and lets customers check out from the cart. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Northeast Grocery Inc. Expands Instacart Partnership
Northeast Grocery Inc., the parent company of Price Chopper/Market 32 and Tops Friendly Markets, which recently celebrated its 60th anniversary, is expanding its partnership with Instacart. The two chains will use the Instacart Platform to introduce new e-commerce capabilities and launch a new retail media network using Instacart’s Carrot Ads. The solution will allow brands […]
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, Northeast
LOC Software Helps Customers ‘Shop Confidently’ At City Market
Sponsored content Diversity, community and partnership are a few words that customers, vendors and members alike use to describe City Market, Onion River Co-op. Starting their journey as a buying club known as The Onion River Co-op in 1973, it saw steady growth with this model and expanded its operations to a retail storefront. When […]
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, Northeast
Gristedes Supermarkets Stays Competitive With LOC Software
Sponsored content The original Gristedes location first opened its doors in 1888 in New York City. The group was known for its meat department and its early adoption of innovative methods of operating. The group had a dynamic trajectory all the way up through the 1970’s and early 1980’s. At the same time in the […]