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Maine Sees Evolving Retail Landscape, Population Shift

Maine is known for its picturesque mountain and coastal landscapes, as well as its seafaring traditions, agricultural and forestry businesses. It also is a state dealing with economic and workforce challenges and an evolving retail landscape. Layered on top of this, Maine is experiencing a profound pandemic-fueled population shift. COVID had (and is still having) […]

Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Albertsons, Association News, Northeast

PLMA Sets Keynote, Speaker Lineup For Upcoming Conference

Brandon Brown, SVP of Own Brands at Albertsons Cos., will be the keynote speaker at the PLMA 2024 Annual Meeting and Leadership Conference, set for March 20-22 in San Antonio.  With a focus on trends, the gathering at the Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk brings together manufacturers, retailers and others to gain insights, knowledge and […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, Northeast

Giant Eagle’s Leap Media Group Joins Stingray’s Network

Leap Media Group, Giant Eagle’s retail media network, will join Stingray Advertising’s retail audio advertising network. Launching in 194 Giant Eagle stores across western Pennsylvania, Ohio, northern West Virginia, Maryland and Indiana, this partnership will allow the regional food retailer to engage with high-intent shoppers through innovative audio advertising solutions.    “The addition of Giant […]

Posted inWeis Markets, Executive News, Northeast

In New Role, Umstead Will Help Weis Develop Talent

Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has promoted Mike Umstead to VP of talent development and associate relations, succeeding Bob Cline, who is retiring. Umstead, who previously served as the company’s director of field human resources, will oversee talent and organization development, succession management and associate relations. He also will direct engagement, career development programs and human […]

Posted inBig Y Foods, Executive News, Northeast

Big Y Appoints Six To VP, Director Roles

The board of directors for Springfield, Massachusetts-based Big Y Foods Inc. has announced six appointments. According to Michael P. D’Amour, president and CEO, “It’s always gratifying to see dedicated and talented individuals grow within our company. I’m confident that through their collaboration, we will continue to innovate and excel in serving our communities.” Devyn Blais […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast

Price Rite Marketplace Donates $2M In Food, Essentials

Price Rite Marketplace partnered with Feed the Children to host nine anti-hunger events in 2023 as part of its annual “Feeding Minds & Bodies” campaign.  The program distributed about 360,000 pounds of food and essentials valued at almost $2 million to more than 22,000 people in communities where Price Rite Marketplace stores operate. The events […]