KeHE Distributors will partner with the Minneapolis-based Independent Natural Food Retailers Association (INFRA) to service participating members in the Northeast U.S. This strategic alliance will enable participating INFRA members in the Northeast region to improve their purchasing position in the market and have a platform that is flexible enough to support innovation, according to Romeoville, […]
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Wegmans Adds Position To Tackle Sustainable Seafood Issues
Wegmans Food Markets has created a new position —VP of seafood sustainability—and Carl Salamone, formerly VP of seafood merchandising with 47 years of service, has moved into this role. Dave Wagner, a 25-year Wegmans veteran has been promoted to VP of seafood merchandising. When asked about his plans, Salamone said, “I’ve spent a good portion […]
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Blount Fine Foods Adds To Sales Team
Blount Fine Foods, a leading manufacturer of handcrafted artisan soups, sides and entrees, has added Caitlin Sewall to its sales team in the Northeast. She will hold the title of retail sales for that territory and will report to Lisa Fecera, director of retail sales. Sewall joins Blount after graduating from Assumption College in Worcester, […]
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Bertram Named SVP Of Store Strategy At Ahold USA
Ahold USA has appointed Nick Bertram as its SVP of store strategy and execution. In this role, which will be based in Carlisle, Pa., Bertram will lead the development, optimization and delivery of key operational support processes in partnership with Ahold USA’s retail divisions, as well as managing new business ventures. Bertram joins Ahold USA […]
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Arthur T. Demoulas A Champion For Market Basket Values, Not Just Shareholders
by Kevin Griffin/The Griffin Report Before the story broke in the media earlier this month about the campaign to oust Arthur T. Demoulas as head of The Market Basket chain, I began receiving emails and phone calls from friends and colleagues in the trade at an alarming rate. It’s been a while since I’ve heard […]
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Stop & Shop Expands Health And Wellness Commitment
As part of its commitment to providing health and wellness resources to its customers, especially children, Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. reveals it is introducing its newly updated and expanded “Passport to Nutrition” program to organizations that educate and work with children, including schools, summer camps and scouting groups, among others. “Passport to Nutrition” is […]
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12 Former GU Stores Open Under New Tops Banner
Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in upstate New York, northern Pennsylvania and western Vermont, has officially unveiled 12 former Grand Union stores in eastern and northern New York under the Tops banner at grand re-opening ceremonies. The new Tops-branded stores include locations in Saratoga, Warrensburg, Warren, Franklin, Essex, Clinton and Fulton counties. […]
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Giant Unveils 100 Percent Pa.-Produced Milk During Dairy Month
Giant Food Stores and Martin’s Food Markets recently announced that its store brand milk now qualifies as PA Preferred, meaning 100 percent of the milk is produced in Pennsylvania, keeping dollars in local communities and supporting local jobs. “I applaud Giant for giving customers what they want—fresh, locally produced food,” Lt. Gov, Jim Cawley said […]