Telford, Pennsylvania-based Godshall’s is launching its all-natural uncured Canadian turkey bacon in Sam’s Club locations. Made with U.S. raised turkey, Godshall’s all-natural uncured Canadian turkey bacon is thick cut and has a wood smoked flavor. In addition, the products contains no msg, gluten or nitrates and packs 12-gram of protein with 90 calories per serving. “To date, […]
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 inSnacks Brands, Northeast
Cibo Vita Launches Four New Flavors Of Roasted Nuts
Totowa, New Jersey-based Cibo Vita, makers of the Nature’s Garden Powered by Plants brand of snack foods, has launched its new artisanal roasted nuts innovations in more than 500 Hudson News locations. The line has been a year in the making with consumer research on taste, texture, flavor and quality. The artisanal roasted nuts collection, which will […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Giant Food To Hold Store Opening In Crofton, MD
Giant Food will hold a grand opening of a new store Jan. 20 at 1649 Crofton Center in Crofton, Maryland. The location will bring more than 200 new jobs to the local community and features upgraded amenities and departments. It will also offer expanded natural and organic selections, a gourmet cheese section, full-service meat and seafood departments and […]
Posted inCenter Store, Northeast
Henkel Partners With Shell On Renewable-Based Ingredients
Rocky Hill, Connecticut-based Henkel and Shell Chemical LP have agreed to a five-year collaboration to replace up to 200,000 tonnes of fossil feedstocks used in the manufacture of surfactants with feedstocks that are based on renewable raw materials. The renewable-based surfactants will be used in Henkel’s laundry product brands, including many varieties of Persil, Purex and all […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Wakefern Opens Autonomous Convenience Shop At Headquarters
Wakefern Food Corp. is testing an autonomous convenience shop for employees at its company offices in Edison, New Jersey. Wakefern Members and executives joined representatives from Israel-based startup Trigo Vision to cut the ribbon on “The Pantry,” a convenience shop that uses AI-based technology to let employees shop and check out themselves. The Pantry is open only […]
Posted inAnniversary Issues, Northeast
Masters Of Merchandising – Taking Pride In Displays
When it comes to point-of-sale merchandising, Tops is best in class. From sports-themed pallet displays on the store perimeter to impulse cross merchandising in center store aisles, the team continues to find creative new ways to grab shoppers’ attention. “Merchandising is one of the things we think we do better than anybody,” said Mike Patti, […]
Posted inAssociation News, Northeast
PFMA Names Four Members To Board Of Directors
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association has named four new members to its board of directors: Paul Brauer, Tom Charley, Deriece Harrington and Shawn Rinnier. “What a great way to kick off a new year, welcoming these respected and active members of the food retail industry to our PFMA Board of Directors,” said Alex Baloga, president and […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Tops Begins Annual Checkout Hunger Campaign
Williamsville, New York-based Tops Friendly Markets has begun its annual Check Out Hunger campaign, which will run in all of its stores through Feb. 4. Tops’ annual campaign has helped raise more than $5,140,377 for participating food banks since 2006. The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that more than 34 million people are food insecure, nine […]
Posted inCenter Store, Northeast
Freshpet Advances Operational Improvement Plan With New Hire
Secaucus, New Jersey-based Freshpet has named Jay Dahlgren as EVP of manufacturing, technology and supply chain. This appointment supports Freshpet’s operational improvement plan to drive margin expansion, support long-term growth and improve profitability. The plan was developed by its leadership team and board in August and contains a roadmap to add manufacturing and supply chain […]
Posted inAnniversary Issues, Northeast
Convenience Is Key Competitive Advantage For Tops
Convenience is a competitive advantage for Tops. From its extensive network of stores, prepared foods and meal solutions to fuel stations and banking services, the chain is devoted to creating stores that offer customers a one-stop shopping experience. “We try to be consumer-centric and create solutions throughout the store. That’s why our market share is […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Hannaford Adds New Store, Upgrades Eight Locations
During the last six months of 2022, Scarborough, Maine-based Hannaford Supermarkets welcomed the addition of a new store in its western footprint and completed upgrades at eight stores. The highlight of the latter half of the year occurred in September with the grand opening of a store in Brunswick, New York, its 185th overall. The 49,000-square-foot […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Weis Markets Offers Grocery Delivery Through Instacart
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has partnered with Instacart to offer same-day grocery delivery from 133 stores in Delaware, New York and Pennsylvania. “We are committed to offering our customers more convenient grocery options, from in-store shopping to online ordering with pick-up or delivery,” said Maria Rizzo, Weis Markets VP of marketing and advertising. “This partnership unlocks […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Giant Food Announces ‘Healthier Together’ Virtual Series
Landover, Maryland-based Giant Food has announced a five-week “Healthier Together” virtual series of free online nutrition and healthy living classes. The series will run from Jan. 17-Feb. 14 and will be hosted by Giant’s team of registered dietitian nutritionists, who will provide guidance, inspiration, recipe and product suggestions for those looking to kick off a healthy new year. […]
Posted inSustainability News, Northeast
Thrive Market Awarded TRUE Gold Certification For Zero Waste
Thrive Market has announced that its Hanover, Pennsylvania-based fulfillment center was awarded gold level certification under the TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) rating system. Administered by the Green Business Certification Inc., TRUE helps facilities measure, improve and recognize zero waste performance by encouraging the adoption of sustainable waste management and reduction practices, which contribute […]
Posted inAnniversary Issues, Northeast
Fulfilling Customer Promises Through Choice, Value
For 60 years, Tops Markets has maintained a loyal customer base by combining unparalleled selection with exceptional customer service. “No matter what iteration we’ve been through as a company, our core focus has been the same,” said Mike Nugent, VP of merchandising. “Our consumers have never wavered in their understanding of who we are. That […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Whole Foods To Open Store In New York City’s Financial District
Whole Foods Market will open a new 42,000-square-foot store Jan. 11 in One Wall Street at 66 Broadway in New York City. The new location’s product assortment features more than 1,000 items from New York City and the surrounding area, hand-picked by John Lawson, local forager for Whole Foods Market’s Northeast region. Features of the […]
Posted inAnniversary Issues, Northeast
Tops Committed To ‘Neighbor Helping Neighbors’
It’s all about local at Tops Markets. From partnering with local suppliers and working with neighborhood community groups to customizing displays and products to a particular store, Tops continues to localize the shopping experience for its customers. “Our mission statement is to be the neighborhood store, and we take that to heart,” said Jeff Cady, […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Northeast
Wakefern’s Own Brands Summit To Focus On Diversity
Keasbey, New Jersey-based Wakefern Food Corp. has announced its 2023 Own Brands Supplier Diversity Summit. The event is an open call to diverse private label manufacturers to source new and trending food and beverage products for potential addition to Wakefern’s award-winning Bowl & Basket and Wholesome Pantry store brands portfolio. To be considered for the Own Brands […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
Cantaloupe Acquires Three Square Market
Malvern, Pennsylvania-based Cantaloupe, a digital payments and software company, has announced the completion of its acquisition of Three Square Market (32M) for $41 million. 32M is a provider of software and self-service kiosk-based point of sale and payment solutions. The acquisition delivers full service capabilities to Cantaloupe’s presence in the micro market industry while also expanding Cantaloupe’s […]
Posted inAnniversary Issues, Northeast
From Stores To Corporate, ‘Greatest Advantage Is Our People’
Maintaining a people-first culture is a priority for Tops Markets. The company is known for its people-centered approach and cooperative management style. “Our greatest advantage is our people, from the stores to the corporate office. A culture built over years of service makes a difference,” said Frank Curci, CEO of Northeast Grocery, the parent company […]