Posted inBig Y Foods, Executive News, Independent Store News, Northeast

Big Y Appoints Nicole D’Amour Schneider As SVP

As Big Y Foods’ recently appointed SVP of retail operations and customer experience, Nicole D’Amour Schneider has assumed responsibility for the chain’s retail division, namely Big Y Supermarkets, Big Y Express gas and convenience stores and Table & Vine Fine Wines and Liquors. A third-generation D’Amour family member, she also oversees the Big Y Pharmacy […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast, ShopRite

ShopRite Store Boosts Curbside Services Via Phononic Tech

ShopRite has implemented Phononic’s 2nd Generation Active Cooling Solutions (ACS) freezer and refrigerator totes to pick, store and stage online orders and save space at one of its stores in New York. The HFC-free, cooled totes also operate without traditional refrigerants, using technology that is more sustainable and cost effective. According to Phononic, advancements in […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Foodtown, Northeast

Foodtown Of Bushwick Holds Grand Opening In Brooklyn, NY

Allegiance Retail Services opened a Foodtown banner store Jan. 12 at 54 Noll Street in the Bushwick section of Brooklyn, New York.  Owned by co-op member Shady Widdi, the 15,000-square-foot supermarket is positioned as a key player in the community’s ongoing renaissance. Joseph Fantozzi, COO and president of Allegiance Retail Services and Foodtown, said developers […]

Posted inGiant Food, Corporate Store News, Northeast

Giant Food Opening New Supermarket In Bethesda, MD

The new supermarket Giant Food is opening Jan. 26 at 5320 Zenith Overlook in Bethesda, Maryland, will replace a nearby location and include a pharmacy, Ledo Pizza Corner Shoppe and Ben’s Chili Bowl. Other amenities of the Bethesda Giant Food include full-service meat and seafood departments, an expanded gourmet cheese selection, extensive prepared food offerings, […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Coborn's, Northeast

Persons To Follow Curci At Helm Of Northeast Grocery

John Persons, Northeast Grocery Inc.’s chief operating officer, has been named by the board of directors to succeed the retiring Frank Curci as CEO of the company, effective Feb. 26. Headquartered in Schenectady, New York, NGI is the parent company of Price Chopper/Market 32 and Tops Friendly Markets. “The 43 years I have spent in […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast

Hannaford To Acquire Paradis Shop ’n Save Supermarkets

Hannaford Supermarkets has shared plans to acquire the Paradis Shop ‘n Save Supermarkets locations in Fort Kent and Madawaska, Maine.  The stores are anticipated to begin operating under the Hannaford banner in spring 2024.  The acquisition will mark the culmination of a long relationship between Hannaford and the Paradis family, who have served the community […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast

ARS Opens Bloomingdale Supermarket By Foodtown In New Jersey

Allegiance Retail Services (ARS), a member-owned supermarket co-op, has opened a Bloomingdale Supermarket by Foodtown in Bloomingdale, New Jersey. The township’s name was merged with the Foodtown banner to reflect the significance of the community in which it opened. Previously, the space was occupied by an IGA supermarket. The ribbon cutting ceremony for the 8,000-square-foot store, […]