Hannaford Supermarkets plans to open a second location in Lewiston, Maine, a 51,000-square-foot store at 20 East Ave. in the Lewiston Mall. Construction is expected to begin early this year with an opening anticipated in winter 2027. The store, which will create 150 jobs, will feature a full-service pharmacy along with Hannaford To Go pickup […]
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Giant Food Begins $1.98M Giving Campaign For 90th Anniversary
As part of its 90th birthday celebration, Giant Food will donate $990,000 to local Feeding America food banks and aims to raise an additional $990,000 through an in-store fundraising campaign. The Landover, Maryland-based grocer announced the “90 Days of Giving” initiative Jan. 20. The campaign, which began Jan. 9, allows customers to round up their […]
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Market 32 Completes $3.4M Store Conversion In Morrisville, VT
Market 32 has completed a $3.4 million conversion of a former Price Chopper supermarket in Morrisville, Vermont. A grand-opening celebration was held Jan. 16 for the 53,000-square-foot store, the 52nd Market 32-branded location across the Schenectady, New York-based grocer’s six-state footprint. The store closed the night of Jan. 15 to complete final renovations and reopened […]
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Foodberry, Bel Group Partner To Reimagine Fruit-Based Snacking
Foodberry, a B2B innovation company and manufacturer, has announced a partnership with Bel US, part of the Bel Group with brands including Babybel and GoGo squeeZ. Under the agreement, Bel will leverage Foodberry’s food technology platform to develop new snacks made with fruit. The partnership combines Bel’s brands, go-to-market expertise and leadership in portion-sized snacks […]
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Key Food Partners With Swiftly To Modernize Digital Shopper Experience
Key Food Stores Co-Operative, a chain of more than 460 family-owned and -operated supermarkets across eight Northeast states, has partnered with Swiftly to transform its digital ecosystem and tap new retail media revenue streams. Through the collaboration, Key Food will leverage Swiftly’s App & Web platform with integrated Alcohol Cashback solutions to enhance shopper engagement. […]
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Big Y Debuts Remodeled Supermarket In West Hartford, CT
Big Y has reopened its West Hartford, Connecticut, supermarket following a remodel that expanded prepared foods, updated fixtures across all departments and added a new café with digital menu boards. The new look features a reconfigured entrance, modern décor and updated graphics throughout the store. The kitchen department received the most significant expansion, adding a […]
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Hannaford Completes Upgrades At 7 Locations
In an effort to enhance the customer shopping experience and maximize energy efficiency, Scarborough, Maine-based Hannaford Supermarkets completed upgrades at seven locations across the Northeast during the second half of 2025. Between August and December, the remodels focused on enhancing customer convenience – including the addition of self-checkout registers and the installation of private pharmacy […]
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ASG SVP Scher Receives NJFC’s Trade Relations Award
The New Jersey Food Council (NJFC) has named Ken Scher, SVP of business development at Associated Supermarket Group (ASG), as the recipient of its 2026 Jimmy Ostling Trade Relations Award. One of the organization’s highest honors, the award recognizes leadership and dedication in advancing trade relations within the food industry in the state. Scher will […]