North Coast Seafoods, an importer, processor and supplier of sustainably sourced seafood, has partnered with Australia-based Disruptive Packaging to introduce a new innovation: 100 percent recyclable and reusable packaging. For the past decade, North Coast Seafoods has been searching for sustainable, recyclable packaging alternatives to non-recyclable packaging that are scalable across its operations. However, being recyclable alone […]
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Posted inBravo Supermarkets, Northeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
NY Yankees Foundation Honors Krasdale Foods
Krasdale Foods received the Champion of the Foundation award from the New York Yankees Foundation at its 44th annual homecoming dinner. This event honors one company each year, selected by the foundation’s board members. The New York Yankees Foundation hosted the dinner and award ceremony at the New York Hilton hotel in May, recognizing Krasdale Foods […]
Posted inCenter Store, Association News, Northeast
Catania Oils’ Coleman Named Treasurer Of North American Olive Oil Association
Mark Coleman, SVP of global sales of Ayer, Massachusetts-based Catania Oils, has been appointed to the executive committee of the North American Olive Oil Association. In this role, Coleman will serve as treasurer for the organization, which states its primary missions are quality monitoring, education and promotion of all types of olive oil sold in North America. […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
Giant Eagle Adds EBT SNAP As Payment Method On Instacart
Giant Eagle customers who shop online through Instacart are able to utilize Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as a method of payment on eligible products. Giant Eagle and Market District customers in Indiana, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia can shop online for same-day delivery from more than 200 […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
King Kullen Names Cullen As SVP, Company Operations
King Kullen Grocery Co. Inc. has named Tracey Cullen as SVP of company operations. Cullen most recently served as King Kullen’s VP of corporate strategy and initiatives. She is the great-granddaughter of King Kullen founder Michael J. Cullen and daughter of former King Kullen Co-President Brian C. Cullen. The announcement was made by King Kullen […]
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Northeast, Southeast
BJ’s Shares Plans For New Stores In New Jersey, North Carolina
BJ’s Wholesale Club has announced the locations of its newest clubs, set to open in early 2025. The stores in Hanover Township and Southern Pines will mark the retailer’s 25th club in New Jersey and 10th in North Carolina. “We are excited to deliver the unbeatable value our membership offers to even more families in New Jersey […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, Northeast
Sunshine Brings Out Customers For Pump & Pantry, Wings Market
Sam Adams, owner of the Pump & Pantry and Wings Market in Vermont, attributes his ability to stay in business for more than 25 years to being adaptable and finding unique ways to grow. Through store expansions and increasing assortments, the changes Adams made to his stores over the years has meant the difference between […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
ShopRite LPGA Classic Donates $1.5M To Local Charities
The ShopRite LPGA Classic presented by Acer donated nearly $1.5 million to local organizations at its annual luncheon on June 7. Held alongside the golf tournament, the luncheon recognizes “community champions” working to address hunger, support families and advance medical research. “Our annual luncheon is a cherished tradition within the LPGA, and each year we […]