Giant Eagle Inc. has introduced its “Because It Matters” business strategy to guide the company’s plan for growth in the coming years. The strategy marks the latest in a series of organizational milestones over the past 12 months, highlighted by the sale of Giant Eagle’s GetGo business and the growth of the retailer’s pharmacy services. […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Marketing News, News, Northeast, Wakefern
Wakefern Selects Birdzi For Personalized Marketing Campaigns
Wakefern Food Corp. has selected Birdzi’s customer intelligence platform to better understand shopper needs and enhance promotional outreach. “From the beginning, Wakefern was impressed by Birdzi’s best-in-class automation and personalization capabilities and the company’s desire for constant innovation,” said Darren Caudill, chief sales officer, Wakefern. “Working with Birdzi enables our supermarket banners to better respond […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Northeast, ShopRite
Cingari Family Markets Renovating ShopRite In Southbury, CT
Cingari Family Markets, a family-owned and operated supermarket company, has begun renovating its ShopRite at 775 Main St. South in Southbury, Connecticut. The renovation, part of the company’s investment in its 12 stores across southwestern Connecticut, will bring a fresh, modern look and a host of new amenities to enhance the shopping experience. Construction is […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, Northeast, Save A Lot
Save A Lot Reopens 27 Stores Across Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania
Save A Lot recently celebrated the grand reopening of 27 stores across Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania that had been improperly rebranded in 2024. Working to re-establish high operational and financial standards, the stores offer customers Save A Lot’s value on an assortment of fresh, affordable, healthy foods, along with more than 50 high-quality private label […]
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Price Rite Marketplace To Debut New Location In Waterbury, CT
Price Rite Marketplace will open a new store Oct. 1 at 881 Wolcott St. in Waterbury, Connecticut. Located in the Waterbury Shopping Center, the 34,000-square-foot store will feature a produce department with fresh vegetables and fruits and grocery aisles stocked with high-quality meats, dairy products, baked goods, frozen foods and national and private label grocery […]
Posted inAssociation News, News, Northeast
PFMA Announces 2025 Fall Legislative Conference
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) will hold its 2025 Fall Legislative Conference on Oct. 7-8 at the Hershey Country Club, bringing together leaders from the state’s food and beverage industry for two days of policy discussion, strategic updates and networking. This year’s conference will feature Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday as the keynote speaker […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Hannaford Supermarkets, News, Northeast
Hannaford Supermarkets Marks 200th School-Based Pantry Milestone
At a time when student food insecurity is on the rise, Hannaford Supermarkets recently marked the opening of its 200th school-based food pantry. Hannaford donated $10,000 to renovate the space at Portland High School in Maine, add refrigeration and storage and stock it with fresh food for students. School leaders estimate the pantry could serve […]
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The Giant Co. Recognizes Floral Leaders At Annual Seminar
The Giant Co. recently held its annual Floral Seminar, welcoming nearly 200 employees for a day of training, creativity and celebration. The event featured learning sessions, a design competition, business updates and holiday season preparations. In addition, 12 of The Giant Co.’s floral leads were recognized as top performers in their respective regions: Lauren Currie, […]