Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has announced the promotion of Maria Rizzo to VP of advertising and marketing. Prior to her promotion, she worked as director of marketing. Rizzo will oversee management of the company’s advertising, marketing and public/community relations activities. Her key responsibilities include customer relationship management, marketing and advertising (print, digital and electronic). She replaces Ron Bonacci, […]
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 inProduce News, Northeast
UNFI, Square Roots Add Indoor Farms To Distribution Centers
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. and Square Roots have announced a new agreement to locate indoor farms on-site at select UNFI distribution centers. The first Square Roots farm, about 20,000 square feet in size, is planned for UNFI’s Prescott, Wisconsin, facility and is scheduled to open in 2023. As part of its “Better For […]
Posted inProduce News, Northeast
Edible Garden Launches Greenhouse Grown Salad Kits
Belvidere, New Jersey-based Edible Garden AG Inc. is adding three new greenhouse-grown, salad kits to its list of SKUs, all containing the company’s locally grown, sustainable, cut lettuce, along with everything else needed to make a salad. Two of the new salad kits will initially launch in Meijer locations across the Midwest. The first three […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Northeast
Allegiance Retail Services Mourns Death Of Chairman, CEO Katz
Iselin, New Jersey-based Allegiance Retail Services has announced the death of Daniel Katz, chairman and CEO. Having served in these positions since 2019, Katz led the cooperative through transformational periods and was instrumental in solidifying supply agreements. He, along with his brother Noah, was co-president of PSK Operating, a longtime member of the Allegiance and Foodtown organizations, […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
Uber, Grocery Outlet Expand On-Demand Delivery Nationally
Uber Technologies and Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. have announced the expansion of their partnership, extending on-demand and scheduled grocery delivery across the country. Grocery Outlet locations across New Jersey, Maryland and Pennsylvania will come online, joining storefronts in California, Oregon and Washington for a total of 386 stores across the country. This expanded partnership brings consumers Grocery Outlet products from the Uber and Uber Eats apps, […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Association News, Northeast
PLMA President: Quality, Innovation Driving Industry
“Numbers don’t lie,” said Peggy Davies, president of the New York-based Private Label Manufacturers Association. And the numbers to which she was referring show that retailers have seen a steady increase of private label sales since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The figures could reach an all-time high. “Store brand dollar sales in the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Tops To Honor Veterans With Holiday Grocery Discount
For the 10th year, Williamsville, New York-based Tops Friendly Markets will offer military personnel and their immediate families an 11 percent discount off of their grocery bills for Veterans Day. On Nov. 11, customers should present proof of service that they, or an immediate family member are a U.S. veteran, active duty, reserve or retired military […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
Wakefern Adds EBT SNAP Benefits Through Instacart
Keasbey, New Jersey-based Wakefern Food Corp. has announced that Electronic Benefits Transfer Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is an accepted payment method for orders placed through Instacart from its ShopRite, Fairway Market, Gourmet Garage and The Fresh Grocer locations. The cooperative’s online shopping service, available on the banner brands’ websites, also accepts EBT SNAP payments. Shoppers must enter […]
Posted inPackaging News, Northeast
Ocean’s Halo, Smile Compostable Solutions Partner On Broth Pods
Darien, Connecticut-based Ocean’s Halo has a license to use BPI Certified Commercially Compostable pods from Smile Compostable Solutions for its vegan quick-cup broths. This move augments Ocean Halo’s cause to reduce the use of plastic in its products, protecting oceans for future generations. Last year, the brand led the category by removing plastic tray packaging from its […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Perdue Foundation’s $20K Grant Helps Fund Leadership Program
Perdue Farms is supporting La Plaza Delaware and its Latino leadership program with a $20,000 grant funded through the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation. La Plaza Delaware is a nonprofit created to increase opportunities and prosperity for Latino and minority-owned businesses. The donation is part of the company’s “Delivering Hope to Our Neighbors” outreach focused on improving quality […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Big Y Named Forbes’ Best In State For Fourth Year
For the fourth year in a row, Springfield, Massachusetts-based Big Y has been named a Forbes’ “Best-In-State Employer” for 2022. Forbes’ America’s Best-In-State companies have been identified across all industries based upon an independent, anonymous survey of workers who recommend their employers for the award. According to Forbes, employees are asked to rate their willingness […]
Posted inDairy News, Amazon Fresh, Northeast, Whole Foods
Schuman Cheese Begins Holiday With Delve Mascarpone Truffles
Fairfield, New Jersey-based Schuman Cheese has launched Delve Mascarpone bites into the truffle category. The truffles are a refrigerated confection, crafted with award-winning, Italian-style, Mascarpone cheese and wrapped in 100 percent pure, sustainably sourced chocolate. The four varieties are: Sea-Salted Caramel Crème 8-count box is made up of sea-salted caramel, dark chocolate and mascarpone. A raspberry 8-count box […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Gorton’s Seafood Launches Southern Style Shrimp
Gloucester, Massachusetts-based Gorton’s Seafood is adding a new option to its shrimp portfolio with the introduction of Southern Style Shrimp. Gorton’s Southern Style Shrimp is made with a combination of buttermilk, pepper and southern-inspired herbs and spices. The product launches at select retailers this fall, expanding to national distribution in 2023. It will be available in a 9.2-ounce […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Stop & Shop Donates Turkeys To Hunger Relief Organizations
Quincy, Massachusetts-based Stop & Shop has launched its annual Turkey Express program, a month-long initiative dedicated to donating holiday meals to hunger relief organizations and families in need ahead of Thanksgiving. Stop & Shop has a history of giving back to the communities it serves with a focus on fighting hunger, an issue that continues […]
Posted inCenter Store, Northeast
Campbell’s Releases ‘State Of The Sides’ Thanksgiving Report
Camden, New Jersey-based Campbell’s has released its inaugural “State of the Sides” report, a food-focused trend report that dives into common holiday food debates, top side dishes and recipes, as well as a limited-edition holiday sides plate for sale to benefit Feeding America. The holiday report comes at an important time as the majority of holiday hosts will plan their […]
Posted inCenter Store, Northeast
Seventh Generation Commits To Discontinue Large Laundry Bottles
Burlington, Vermont-based Seventh Generation says it will phase out all large format liquid laundry detergent bottles from its product lineup by 2030 and transition all laundry products to concentrated formats. “When you walk down the laundry detergent aisle it’s evident that it’s riddled with unnecessary plastic and very much in need of disruption,” said Alison Whritenour, CEO […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
The Giant Co. To Donate 13K Turkeys, Chickens To Food Banks
Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Co. will donate more than 13,000 turkeys and chickens to community partners and food banks in advance of Thanksgiving. “The Giant Company believes that all families, particularly those facing food insecurity, should enjoy a holiday meal and celebrate together with full plates and full hearts this year,” said April Mock, director of […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Giant Food Begins Program Supporting Local Food Banks
Landover, Maryland-based Giant Food has begun its annual “Lend a Hand for Hunger” campaign to benefit five area Feeding America food banks – Capital Area Food Bank, Maryland Food Bank, Food Bank of Delaware, Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank and Blue Ridge Area Food Bank – and other area nonprofits. The campaign, running through Dec. 31 in all Giant stores, offers […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Weis Markets Launches Holiday Rewards Program
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has launched its Holiday Rewards program, through which customers can qualify for free food and discounts on a variety of its turkeys, hams, salmon and other holiday items through Thanksgiving Day. Customers can earn rewards points on their purchases with their Preferred Shoppers Club cards and redeem their holiday rewards points from Nov. 3-24. “We know that saving […]
Posted inExecutive News, Northeast
JOH Adds Several New Executives To Company’s Team
Billerica, Massachusetts-based JOH has added several new executives to its company. Dennis Shannon has joined its produce division in the Pittsburgh-Cleveland market as an account executive/account manager. Shannon is a respected sales and marketing professional with more than 30 years of experience. With a strong background in growing brands across all channels, he understands the […]