Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Co. will host free, live classes through Zoom for consumers in January and February. “Bring more balance to your meal planning this year,” said Holly Doan, dietitian. “Whether incorporating more produce, filling up with fiber or trying some new quick and easy meals, let The Giant Co. dietitians help you start fresh […]
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 inPackaging News, Northeast
Mars Introduces Female Character Candy Packs
Newark, New Jersey-based M&M’s, a brand of Mars, will release its first candy packs spotlighting female M&M’s characters. The limited-edition product will feature Purple, Brown and Green on the packaging, showing the first united representation of the female trio “spokescandies.” “The M&M’s brand is on a mission to use the power of fun to create […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Price Rite, Coventry Patriots Football Donate Food, Essentials
Price Rite and the Coventry Patriots High School Football program – a varsity football team made up of students from Coventry, Windham RVT, Bolton and Lyman Memorial high schools – recently donated food and essentials to the Connecticut Foodshare organization. This donation is a part of their “Touchdowns for Hunger” campaign, where a sack of […]
Posted inMarketing News, Corporate Store News, Northeast
Giant Food Debuts New Campaign Focused On Local Impact
Landover, Maryland-based Giant Food has debuted its new brand campaign, “Find Your Local.” Its theme calls attention to Giant’s commitment to the communities it serves across areas of educational programs, partnerships and product offerings. Running through the end of 2023 and featuring four vignettes from real shoppers – Marcellus, Isabelle, Diane and Courtney, the spots highlight the […]
Posted inPackaging News, Northeast
PepsiCo Introduces Reusable Packaging Options For New Goal
Purchase, New York-based PepsiCo intends to double the percentage of all beverage servings it sells delivered through reusable models from 10 to 20 percent by 2030. Offering its beverages in reusable packaging has been an element of the company’s Sustainable Packaging Vision since 2018, when PepsiCo invested more than $3.2 billion to acquire SodaStream and joined the New Plastics Economy […]
Posted inAnniversary Issues, Northeast
Tops Has Strong Roots In Past, Well Positioned For Future
Acquisitions, a divestiture, a management buyout – Tops Friendly Markets has seen its share of changes in the last two decades. But the company’s commitment to maintaining a strong identity for the Tops brand has never wavered from its beginnings as the go-to neighborhood store. Fresh off a November 2021 merger with Price Chopper/Market 32 […]
Posted inAssociation News, Northeast
MGFPA Names Late Paul Landry As Impact Award Recipient
The Maine Grocers & Food Producers Association has recognized the late Paul Landry, owner of Landry’s Shop ‘n Save in Old Orchard Beach, as the honoree of the MGFPA 2022 Impact Award. This award is presented annually to a member who exemplifies excellence in the industry. The winner is chosen by meeting specific criteria including […]
Posted inCenter Store, Northeast
Survey Results Show Consumers Prefer Some Spice In Food
Consumers prefer some level of heat in their food, according to a new survey commissioned by Hunt Valley, Maryland-based Frank’s RedHot. The survey explored personality correlations between people who are spicy food enthusiasts, targeting adults who celebrate winter holidays. Some of the key findings: Ninety-three percent of respondents prefer some level of heat in their […]
Posted inCenter Store, Northeast
Bascom Maple Farms Shares State Of The Market Report
Brattleboro, Vermont-based Bascom Maple Farms recently shared an update on the 2022 crop season, amongst the continued demand for maple syrup and maple sugar. According to the update, the maple syrup crop was preferable in quantity and quality compared to the previous year. However, due to a short crop in 2021, the increasing demand for […]
Posted inAnniversary Issues, Home Page Latest News, Northeast
Tops Friendly Markets Celebrates 60th Anniversary
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 […]
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 […]