United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) held its Winter and Holiday Selling Shows, showcasing a variety of new products and solutions for food retailers. The first two-day show, held June 4-6 in Uncasville, Connecticut, saw about 1,400 customers who visited more than 850 exhibitors, including more than 50 suppliers from the company’s New Product and Diverse […]
Category: Northeast
Posted inAssociation News, Northeast
PFMA Conference Highlights Food Industry Trends
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) welcomed industry leaders for its annual conference May 7-8 at the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square. “It’s always a joy to unite our new members with long-standing partners for a rich blend of connection and education,” said Alex Baloga, president and CEO of PFMA. “This year, we grew our […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, Northeast, Stop & Shop
Stop & Shop, Badger Technologies Celebrate School Partnership With Donation
Stop & Shop celebrated the fifth anniversary of its partnership with P.S. 105 The Bay School in New York by donating $17,500 to enable the school to meet the needs of its more than 600 students. In 2019, The Bay School was the first school in New York to be a recipient of the Stop […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Foodtown, Northeast
Foodtown Of Cold Spring Reopens, Offering Expanded Departments
PSK Supermarkets, an employee-owned company and member of Allegiance Retail Services, held a grand re-opening May 17 of Foodtown of Cold Spring, New York. The supermarket was recently enlarged and renovated, featuring brand new departments and freshly made products daily. “We are excited to invite the Cold Spring community to stroll the aisles of our […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Albertsons, Feature, Northeast, The Kroger Co.
Grocery Retailing In Northeast: Diverse Landscape Varies By City, State
by Diana Leza Sheehan, founder and principal consultant, PDG Insights From bustling cities to quaint coastal towns, the northeastern United States offers a broad array of cultures and lifestyles. This extends far beyond accents and historical landmarks. Venture into a grocery store in the Northeast, and one encounters a retail landscape unlike any other in the […]
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NJFC Honors Industry Leaders At ‘Night Of Distinction’
The New Jersey Food Council (NJFC) honored three industry leaders May 15 during its annual “Night of Distinction” reception. The event drew more than 500 guests, including prominent food industry executives across the region. Additionally, Anthony Calandra of Calandra’s Bakery of Newark spearheaded a drive to bring in scholarship donations to benefit the NJFC Educational […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Amazon Fresh, Association News, Northeast, Whole Foods
Independent Grocers Building Strong Customer Relationships In Connecticut
One expert recently dubbed Connecticut’s grocery industry “a battleground of competition,” referring to the number of retailers in this market brandishing competitive pricing strategies to attract shoppers and online retail giants that are leveraging convenience with click-and-collect options. Price and convenience are valid drivers, especially given the economic pressure facing residents. But as independent retailers […]
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UNFI Introduces Retail Media Network Powered By Swiftly
United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) has introduced its retail media network for independent and regional grocery retailers across the U.S. The UNFI Media Network, powered by Swiftly, a provider of retail technology, tools and solutions, is intended to bring retail technology solutions to UNFI’s network of more than 30,000 customer locations and about 11,000 brand […]