In honor of Tops Friendly Markets’ 60th anniversary in 2022, The Shelby Report presents a special section to commemorate the occasion. The grocer is positioned to enter the next decade with a defendable network of stores, widespread consumer acceptance, new store format and a dedicated group of employees. Join us in the pages below as […]
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 inWholesaler/Distributor News, Northeast
Goya Foods Provides Aid To Residents In Buffalo, NY
Goya Foods is providing aid by donating 30,000 pounds of food to those affected by the blizzard in Buffalo, New York. The donation is part of Goya’s commitment to providing disaster relief and humanitarian aid through the Goya Gives initiative. In New York, it has donated millions of pounds of food to help feed thousands of […]
Posted inWebinars, Home Page Latest News, Northeast
AppCard Discusses Personalized Shopping Trends In Webinar
Shopper loyalty in inflationary times was the topic of The Shelby Report’s recent webinar held with New York-based AppCard and featuring members of Metcalfe’s Market and Neighborhood Fresh. AppCard is a personalized marketing shopper analytics and digital coupons platform with some five billion transactions and caters to more than 1,500 independent grocers, according to Eran […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Weis Markets Donates $1M For Annual Fight Hunger Program
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has donated $1 million to 17 regional food banks and two food pantries in its seven-state market area as part of the company’s 15th annual Fight Hunger program. The donation includes customer contributions made at checkout in Weis stores throughout 2022 and a large corporate donation. “We are grateful to our generous […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Grocery Outlet Holds Grand Opening In Mechanicsburg, PA
Grocery Outlet recently held a grand opening for a store in the Windsor Park Shopping Center at 5280 Simpson Ferry Road in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. “We are so thrilled to bring a Grocery Outlet location to the Mechanicsburg community and provide big savings on high quality groceries,” said Eric Lindberg, CEO. “Windsor Park Shopping Center is the ideal location […]
Posted inMarketing News, Executive News, Northeast
Weis Markets Promotes Bauman To Director Of Marketing
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has promoted Amanda Bauman to director of marketing. Her responsibilities include the oversight of the company’s loyalty marketing, data analytics, social media and digital marketing programs. Bauman succeeds Maria Rizzo, who was recently promoted to VP of marketing and advertising. To read the full story of Rizzo’s promotion from The Shelby Report, click […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Northeast
Candy Brand Hosts New Year’s Eve Celebration With Peeps Drop
Hosted by Just Born Quality Confections, along with ArtsQuest and other local community partners, the 14th annual PeepsFest will ring in the new year with a two-day, family-friendly festival featuring activities, a Peeps Chick Drop and a sneak peek at its 2023 marshmallow lineup. Weighing in at 400 pounds, the Peeps Chick Drop is the culmination and highlight of […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Northeast
Goya Foods Offers $20K In Culinary Student Scholarships
Jersey City, New Jersey-based Goya Foods is accepting applications for its annual Culinary Arts and Food Science Scholarships. Students nationwide entering their freshman year of college pursuing an undergraduate degree in culinary arts and/or food science can apply by March 21. Four students will receive $20,000 each. Goya’s Culinary Arts Scholarship is available to students entering […]
Posted inBig Y Foods, Corporate Store News, Northeast
Big Y Sets Records During Second Annual Big Vax Week
Springfield, Massachusetts-based Big Y Pharmacy reports that its vaccination numbers are increasing daily as 2022 comes to a close. Part of that effort was Big Vax Week, which spanned Big Y’s 73 locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut through a combination of pharmacy locations and on-site clinics for customers, employees and families. While clinic locations offered seasonal […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Weis Markets To Conclude Fundraising Campaign Dec. 31
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets will soon conclude a month-long customer donation program throughout the company’s seven-state market area. Through Dec. 31, customers have the option of rounding up orders at checkout in support of children’s hospitals and pediatric cancer foundations. Beneficiaries of the round-up donation program include: The Children’s Cancer Foundation; Children’s National Hospital; Goryeb Children’s […]
Posted inProduce News, Northeast
Edible Garden Expands To Gristedes, D’Agostino Supermarkets
Edible Garden has announced an expansion of its distribution with Gristedes and D’Agostino supermarkets to sell its products in 29 of their combined locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Westchester. “We have a longstanding relationship with Edible Garden and look forward to enhancing our partnership by adding their products into our retail locations. They have been a […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Northeast
Hershey Shares Candy Pairing Guide For Holiday Traditions
Pennsylvania-based Hershey has released a candy pairing guide designed to match its holiday offerings with the most popular traditions found in its recent survey. The guide features seasonal favorites like Hershey’s Kisses and Reese’s Trees, as well as new products like Hershey’s Holiday Bars. “Hershey knows that magical feeling of being surrounded by loved ones and cherishing […]
Posted inExecutive News, Northeast
MamaMancini’s Appoints Henson To Board Of Directors
East Rutherford, New Jersey-based MamaMancini’s Holdings, a marketer and manufacturer of fresh deli prepared foods, has announced the appointment of Meghan Henson to its board of directors. Henson is a senior executive with more than 20 years of experience as a human resources professional, leading HR strategy and execution at global organizations. She is EVP and […]
Posted inC-Store News, Northeast
Pepsi, Royal Farms Partner To Bring Holiday Cheer To Children
Baltimore, Maryland-based Royal Farms and Pepsi have announced they are partnering to bring cheer to Maryland children this holiday season. All 220 families receiving care at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center will receive a $100 Royal Farms gift card. Johns Hopkins Children’s Center provides patient- and family-centered health care in a diverse and inclusive environment. “Having […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Northeast
UNFI Names Selders As President Of Fresh
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. has named Ron Selders as president of fresh, leading the company’s growth strategy for its deli, bakery, produce and meat departments. These store perimeter categories drive traffic and provide independent grocery retailers with choice and value products that help differentiate them within the marketplace. Selders’ appointment is effective Dec. […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Mosner Family Brands Acquires Great American Foods
Mosner Family Brands, a New York-based meat manufacturer and distributor, has acquired the assets of Great American Foods, a manufacturer of ground and value-added proteins located in Newark, New Jersey. “We are thrilled to welcome Great American Foods and its more than 50 employees into the Mosner family of companies with full continuity of key […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Forever Oceans Completes Environmental Footprint Assessment
Bethesda, Maryland-based Forever Oceans has announced the results of an environmental assessment conducted by The Nature Conservancy. Forever Oceans, which has developed its offshore operations to be more sustainable than other forms of marine finfish aquaculture, is raising Kanpachi off the West coast of Panama and selling product in the U.S. View the full TNC assessment report here. “We’re proud to […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
International Traditions Find A Seat At The Table At Tops
Williamsville, New York-based Tops is celebrating international traditions during the holiday season. Tops is helping Italian and Polish families in preparation for The Feast of the Seven Fishes and Wigilia, celebrated on Christmas Eve. The traditions are similar as they are meatless meals consumed on Dec. 24 in observance of abstinence from meat until the […]
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Northeast
BJ’s Introduces 10 Days Of HoliDeals, Shares Survey Results
Americans love the thrill of the hunt, according to a new survey of 2,000 consumers conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Marlborough, Massachusetts-based BJ’s Wholesale Club. The survey found that 65 percent of shoppers compare looking for the right gifts to hunting for treasure, with 52 percent claiming “the hunt” is just as fun as […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Weis Markets Adopts Toshiba’s Cloud Enabled Solution
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has adopted the ELERA commerce platform from Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions that features unified commerce, loyalty, promotions and a produce recognition experience for its shoppers. The unified shopping experience will provide Weis Markets’ e-commerce platform and 197 physical stores with more than 2,500 retail checkout touchpoints, including point-of-sale, self-checkout/dual use lanes and mobile […]