The Giant Company has named Jim Saccary vice president of human resources. He joins from Ahold Delhaize USA, where he was VP of business services.
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 inPharmacy, Association News, News, Northeast
PFMA Names Wakefern’s Patel Chair Of Pharmacy Council
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association named Harshil Patel, director of Wakefern Food Corp.’s Pharmacy Division, as the new chair of the PFMA Pharmacy Council. In this role, Patel will guide the council’s efforts in navigating healthcare regulations, advocating for retail pharmacy priorities across Pennsylvania and advancing policy initiatives that support grocery pharmacies and the communities […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Northeast, The Giant Company
The Giant Company, PHA Launch Back-to-School Donation Campaign
As families across the East Coast head back to school, The Giant Company and Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) are teaming up to turn purchases of participating GOOD GOOD products into support for neighbors facing hunger. From Aug. 21 through Sept. 3, Giant and Martin’s customers who spend $10 on participating GOOD GOOD products […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Northeast
Uncle Giuseppe’s Opens Store In Greenvale, NY, Plans 1,000 Hires Over Next Year
The grocer marked the opening on Nassau County’s North Shore by donating $100,000 to Cohen Children’s Medical Center.
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Northeast
Lidl US Adding NY Location With Tappan Store
Lidl US will open a new grocery store in Tappan, New York, on Sept. 16, expanding its East Coast footprint to more than 200 locations.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Big Y Foods, News, Northeast
Big Y Announces Plans For New Store In Norton, MA
The 48,000-square-foot location at Greatwood Marketplace is projected to open in early 2028.
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, ShopRite, Wakefern
ShopRite Marks Major Anniversary With Two-Week Sale
The Wakefern banner developed special savings, digital offers and promotions to thank customers for their support over the years.
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Northeast
Giant Food Marks MD Reopening, Launches Cancer Campaign
The Frederick store now features a larger selection of natural and organic food items and a Ledo Pizza Corner Shop, among other amenities.
Posted inMarketing News, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Northeast
Hannaford Launches ‘If You Know, You Go’ Brand Campaign
The omnichannel brand campaign builds on “All for Good,” its commitment to cultivate thriving communities.
Posted inPharmacy, Independent Store News, News, Northeast, Weis Markets
Weis Markets Opens Temporary Pharmacy At Storm-Damaged Store
The Lititz, Pennsylvania, store is expected to reopen in late fall, having sustained wind damage in early July.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, News, Northeast
Hannaford To Acquire Graves’ Shop ’n Save In Presque Isle, ME
While independently owned and operated, Graves’ Shop ‘n Save has long been supplied and supported by Hannaford.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, News, Northeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Met Fresh Celebrates Grand Opening Of First Philadelphia Store
Located along one of the city’s busiest commercial corridors, the store offers shoppers a full selection of groceries.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Featured News, Independent Store News, News, Northeast, Wegmans
Wegmans Launches New Program To Fuel Athletics
Client services include catering, pantry items, beverages and nutrition education.
Posted inProduce News, News, Northeast
Fruit Importer Peter Kopke Sr. Remembered For Chile Trade
Peter Kopke Sr., who built William H. Kopke Jr. Inc. into the No. 1 importer of Chilean fruit, died Aug. 5 at age 89.
Posted inExecutive News, Center Store, Featured News, Frozen Food, Northeast, Suppliers
B&G Foods Names Board Member Rob Mills CEO
Mills comes from Tractor Supply, where he set technology direction for the retailer.
Posted inSnacks Brands, Executive News, Merchandising News, National, News, Northeast
Haribo Of America Names Jon Hughes CEO, Opens 1st U.S. Store
Haribo of America has named Jon Hughes president and CEO as the gummi maker opens its first U.S. retail stores in New York and Massachusetts.
Posted inNews, Featured News, Independent Store News, Northeast, Pharmacy, Produce News, Tops Friendly Markets
Tops Completes Niagara Falls Remodel, Adding A Pharmacy
The store’s exterior changes included updated awnings, signage, paint, cart corrals and a refreshed fuel station.
Posted inNews, Independent Store News, Northeast, Weis Markets
Weis Markets Reopens Remodeled Laurel Location
The Maryland project continues a steady remodel cadence for the grocer.
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Center Store, Independent Store News, News, Northeast, Wegmans
Wegmans Brings Back Josh Allen Cereal To Benefit Children’s Hospital
Golisano Children’s Hospital of Buffalo will get $1 from every box sold.
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Independent Store News, News, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets
Tops Named Official Grocer Of 25th National Buffalo Wing Festival
Organizers expect more than 25,000 attendees to work through roughly 12 tons of wings over the two days.