Mary Rose McCarty Griffin, who founded The Griffin Report of the Northeast alongside her husband, the late John H. Griffin, died Oct. 14, 2024, at her home in Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts, at age 90. Born on Jan. 6, 1934, in Waltham, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Mary and Raymond McCarty. According to […]
Category: Northeast
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, ShopRite
Cingari Family Markets To Celebrate Remodeled ShopRite In Brookfield, CT
Cingari Family Markets has debuted its renovated ShopRite at 143 Federal Road in Brookfield, Connecticut. A ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. Dec. 9 will mark the culmination of months of work on the store, which remained open during the remodeling. The public is invited to join the celebration – which will include local officials, community […]
Posted inExecutive News, Associated Grocers of New England, Northeast
AGNE Names Conley, Aguiar To New Company Positions
Associated Grocers of New England has promoted two executives – Joe Conley and Eric Aguiar – to new positions in the company. Joe Conley has been named VP of category management and procurement. In this role, Conley will lead the company’s efforts in optimizing product assortment, strengthening vendor partnerships and driving strategic procurement initiatives. His […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Weis Markets
Weis Markets Promotes Several Executives
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has promoted several executives to new positions in the company. Doug Becker, previously director of meat merchandising, has been promoted to VP of fresh merchandising, while Angela Charnosky, senior director of enterprise services, has been named VP of enterprise services. Becker has more than 40 years of store-level and merchandising management experience. […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Northeast
Small But Mighty Maryland Making Name For Itself In Supermarket Industry
As the new year approaches, several legislative proposals stand to impact Maryland residents and businesses. The Griffin Report recently visited with Cailey Locklair, president of the Maryland Retailers Alliance, to find out more about what’s in store for 2025. Locklair has spent nearly 20 years in state and local politics, advocating on the state budget, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Foodtown, Northeast
Allegiance Retail Services Launches Scan. Pay. Go Service At Foodtown Locations
Allegiance Retail Services, a supermarket grocery services co-op, has launched “Scan. Pay. Go,” a mobile shopping solution, at Ferreira Foodtown at Jackson Heights in Queens, New York. “The initiative marks a significant milestone in grocery retail innovation, aiming to redefine the shopping experience through advanced mobile solutions,” said Donna Zambo, VP and CMO of Allegiance […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets
Northeast Grocery Inc., Google Cloud Partner To Modernize IT Infrastructure
In a shift aimed at unlocking new levels of innovation, streamlining operations and setting the foundation for future technology-driven growth, Northeast Grocery Inc. has launched a collaboration with Google Cloud to migrate its IT infrastructure and applications from traditional data centers to the cloud. With the collaboration, NGI will gain access to the advantages of […]
Posted inExecutive News, Northeast, The Giant Company
The Giant Co. Promotes Regan To CFO
The Giant Co. has named Will Regan chief financial officer, effective immediately, with responsibility for all finance functions and real estate, reporting to President John Ruane. “With nearly two decades of experience, Will is a proven leader with a track record of providing actionable financial guidance and expertise,” said John Ruane, president, The Giant Co. […]