Fairfield, Connecticut-based Bigelow Tea has achieved recertification as a Certified B Corporation, joining more than 6,000 companies globally that are committed to using their businesses as a force for social and environmental change. Cindi Bigelow, third-generation president and CEO, carries on her grandmother’s legacy by giving back to people and the planet. “Being certified, and […]
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 inRetailer of the Year, Food Industry Hall of Fame, Northeast
Grocer At Forefront Of E-Commerce Evolution
Giant Food, its parent company Ahold Delhaize and their partner Peapod were ahead of the curve when it came to e-commerce. And what began as a call-in grocery delivery and pickup feature has blossomed into full portfolio of offerings. This is just one of many reasons the company is The Griffin Report of the Northeast’s […]
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Northeast
BJ’s Wholesale Club Launches Retail Media Program
Marlborough, Massachusetts-based BJ’s Wholesale Club has launched its retail media program, BJ’s Media Edge, using Microsoft PromoteIQ. The program offers brands an advertising solution to connect with the club’s members. “We are thrilled to collaborate with Microsoft and offer brand partners a highly effective, omnichannel approach in order to increase brand exposure to our members,” said Rachael […]
Posted inDairy News, Northeast
Do Good Foods Introduces Carbon Reduced Eggs
Bedminster, New Jersey-based Do Good Foods has introduced Do Good Eggs, the company’s latest product innovation to fight food waste and combat climate change. Michael Foods, a subsidiary of Post Holdings and a large foodservice supplier of egg products in the U.S., will work exclusively with the company to supply verified carbon reduced eggs starting in 2023 at foodservice […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Northeast
Crispy Green Hires Shellenback As COO
Fairfield, New Jersey-based Crispy Green has announced that Eric Shellenback has joined the company and taken on the role of COO. In this capacity, Shellenback is taking over the day-to-day management responsibilities for running the Crispy Green business. He is reporting to Angela Liu, CEO and founder. Shellenback has more than 25 years of CPG […]
Posted inRetailer of the Year, Food Industry Hall of Fame, Northeast
Giant Food Is Title Sponsor Of Big Barbecue Event
For the seventh consecutive year, Maryland-based Giant Food was the title sponsor of the 30th annual Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle. After taking place virtually for the past two years, the event returned in-person June 25-26 in Washington, D.C., and benefited the USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore. The two-day event along Pennsylvania and Constitution avenues, between […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Phillips Foods Adds Three Products To Seafood Appetizer Line
Baltimore, Maryland-based Phillips Foods has added three new products to its seafood appetizer line. Shrimp Potstickers feature a mix of shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, cabbage and glass noodles wrapped in a wheat pastry wrapper. Each bite is flavored with herbs and spices including coriander, ginger, sesame and garlic for an Asian-inspired flavor. Each potsticker is formed […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Hannaford Celebrates 20th Anniversary Of Free Nutrition Education
Scarborough, Maine-based Hannaford Supermarkets is celebrating a milestone for its registered dietitian program, which has been helping customers make healthy choices for 20 years. Since its introduction in 2002, the program has become a staple for shoppers in-store and online. It provides free nutrition education from Hannaford’s registered dietitians and helps shoppers identify meal ideas and […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Giant Food Launches 15 Days Of Savings Campaign
Landover, Maryland-based Giant Food has announced its 15 Days of Savings campaign. Using Giant’s Flexible Rewards loyalty program and a variety of digital offers, customers can save on featured holiday items through daily deals. Customers can get bonus Flexible Rewards points through Dec. 15. “We have always prioritized our customers by offering discounts on fan-favorite items throughout […]
Posted inGiant Food, Food Industry Hall of Fame, Northeast, Retailer of the Year
Key To Its Core, Giant Food Covers Charity, Community And Care
Culture encompasses so much of a person’s identity. To some it signifies a sense of belonging, to others it is the expression of their past. For those at Giant Food, The Griffin Report of the Northeast’s Retailer of the Year, it means so much more. For many associates, the company’s culture extends beyond the boundaries […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Weis Markets Celebrates National Day Of Giving With Donations
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets, in partnership with its customers, supported local nonprofits Nov. 29 in celebration of National Day of Giving. Each store has selected a nonprofit to receive customer donations, which Weis Markets will match up to $500 per store. Customers can donate to the local nonprofit by adding $1, $3, $5 or $10 when […]
Posted inRetailer of the Year, Food Industry Hall of Fame, Home Page Latest News, Northeast
Ira Kress Inducted Into Food Industry Hall Of Fame
Ira Kress, president of Giant Food, has been named into Shelby Publishing’s Food Industry Hall of Fame. In addition to this award, Giant Food has been named The Griffin Report of the Northeast’s 2022 Retailer of the Year. Join us in the pages that follow to learn about the company and why Kress has been […]
Posted inAssociation News, Northeast
NECSEMA Honors 2022 Store Operator Award Recipients
The New England Convenience Store and Energy Marketers Association recently honored recipients of its Store Operator of the Year Awards at the Sheraton Four Points Hotel and Conference Center in Norwood, Massachusetts. “Our members are vital to local communities as they provide essential items such as food, gas, beverages and household items,” said Peter Brennan, NECSEMA […]
Posted inExecutive News, Northeast
McCormick’s SVP Manzone Announces Plan To Retire
Hunt Valley, Maryland-based McCormick & Co. has announced that Lisa Manzone, SVP of human relations, will retire Dec. 31. Manzone has been the chief human relations officer for McCormick and served on the company’s management committee for the past seven years. She has overseen the development and execution of the company’s global people strategy and has been an […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Northeast
Association Acts As Advocate, Problem Solver For Members
While the overall economy in Maryland is looking bright, grocers in the state continue to face challenges. “Our economy consistently outperforms the country as a whole, and last year we ranked as the most improved state for business under the leadership of Gov. Larry Hogan,” said Cailey Locklair, president of the Maryland Retailers Association, Maryland […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Northeast
Survey Debuts Results Of Anticipated Awkward Holiday Situations
Newark, New Jersey-based Mars Wrigley’s EXTRA gum has shared the results of a seasonal survey that highlights some of the most common-yet-uncomfortable interactions experienced by many during holiday celebrations. Conducted by KRC Research, EXTRA gum surveyed 1,004 U.S. adult consumers about the most loaded conversations and social situations during the holiday season. Tapping into the brand’s […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Northeast
UNFI Releases 2023 Customer Selling Show Schedule
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. has shared its 2023 customer events schedule, a five-event series throughout the U.S. where the company expects to host more than 10,000 attendees as they interact with brands showcasing a wide product assortment. “In 2022, UNFI was excited to return to in-person selling shows as they offer an opportunity […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Northeast
Morton Williams Supermarkets Joins Allegiance Retail Services
Iselin, New Jersey-based Allegiance Retail Services has announced that New York supermarket chain Morton Williams has become its newest member. Founded in 1952, the grocer is a family-owned and -operated food retailer with 16 stores in the New York metropolitan area. “It is a great testament to the strength of our cooperative and product offerings that Morton Williams Supermarkets has chosen […]
Posted inProduce News, Northeast
Green Giant Begins Partnership With Tariq ‘The Corn Kid’
Parsippany, New Jersey-based Green Giant has announced a partnership with 7-year-old corn enthusiast and internet sensation, Tariq the “Corn Kid.” Together with Tariq, the brand will elevate corn from a side dish. “What is Thanksgiving without corn?” Tariq said. “Thanksgiving is practically a holiday about corn. I mean, every day could be a holiday if you […]
Posted inPackaging News, Northeast
Hannaford’s Reusable Bag Campaign Exceeds $2M In Donations
Scarborough, Maine-based Hannaford Supermarkets has announced that one of its charitable campaigns, the Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program, has generated more than $2 million in donations to community organizations throughout New England and New York. The Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program invites shoppers to purchase special Fight Hunger and Community reusable shopping bags at store registers. For each bag […]