Northeast Grocery Inc., the parent company of Tops Friendly Markets, has selected Birdzi’s personalization and analytics platform to enhance customer connections at all 148 Tops locations in New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont. Once fully implemented, shoppers will receive individualized emails and unique promotional offers, made possible by Birdzi’s approach to AI-driven personalization. NGI’s shared services […]
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Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
EVgo Fast-Charging Station Added To ShopRite In Delaware
ShopRite held a ribbon-cutting ceremony April 24 to celebrate a recently opened an EVgo electric vehicle fast-charging station at 1600 West Newport Pike in Wilmington, Delaware. Installed by EVgo Inc., the station serves four stalls with two 100kW fast chargers and one high-power 350kW fast charger capable of charging two vehicles. The station is available […]
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Northeast, Southeast
BJ’s Wholesale Club To Add 3 Locations In Florida, New York
BJ’s Wholesale Club is adding three new clubs to its footprint in 2024, located in Staten Island, New York; Brooksville, Florida; and St. Johns, Florida. “Families in Florida and New York love the value of BJ’s membership, and we’re thrilled to bring unexpected savings to more communities as we expand our footprint,” said Bill Werner, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets
Tops Acquires Five Stores From Franchise Partner In Western NY
Tops Friendly Markets has acquired five stores that had been owned and operated by Supermarket Management Inc., one of its franchise partners. The deal includes four full-service Tops stores in Depew, Lockport, South Buffalo and Buffalo’s west side, as well as one Tops Xpress in Lancaster. The locations will continue to operate as Tops Markets […]
Posted inExecutive News, Association News, Northeast
PFMA Adds Newton As Communications, Media Relations Director
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) has appointed Larissa Newton as director of communications and media relations. With a background spanning print and digital journalism, website and social media management and state government communications, Newton brings a blend of skills and perspectives to the role. She will manage the PFMA’s website, monthly and annual publications, biweekly […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Zallie Family Markets Begins Nutrition Initiative For SNAP Customers
Zallie Community Foundation announces a new initiative, Good Food Bucks, with Zallie Family Markets to address nutrition insecurity amongst SNAP EBT customers. Good Food Bucks is a statewide nutrition incentive program in New Jersey, administered by City Green Inc. This program doubles the value of fruit and vegetable purchases for shoppers who use SNAP by […]
Posted inGiant Food, Corporate Store News, Northeast, Private Label Brands
Giant Food Reduces Prices On Private Brand Products
Giant Food, a greater Washington, D.C. regional grocery chain, has lowered prices on hundreds of items within its private brand selection, which includes the Giant brand, Nature’s Promise, Taste of Inspirations, Smart Living, Always My Baby, Companion and CareOne. Additionally, Giant has expanded its Flexible Rewards loyalty program enabling customers to earn two times the points for […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Wakefern
Wakefern Banners Join DoorDash Marketplace
Wakefern Food Corp. has joined DoorDash’s marketplace platform, which offers delivery for groceries and daily essentials. The cooperative members own and operate 365 supermarkets under the ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Fairway Market, Gourmet Garage and Dearborn Market banners. Through May 12, shoppers can enjoy 40 percent off their orders of at least […]