Giant Food has appointed Gregg Dorazio VP of marketing, the Landover, Maryland-based grocer announced July 21. Dorazio succeeds Dyani Hanrahan, who departs Giant Food at the end of July after joining the company in 2017. Dorazio has been part of the leadership team at Giant Food since 2019, most recently as strategy and e-commerce lead. […]
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.
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Grocery Market Returns To NJ’s Point Pleasant Beach
The official opening of The Market of Point Pleasant Beach on Friday, July 24, will return a full-service supermarket to Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, according to Associated Supermarket Group. The store, which had a soft opening earlier in July, took over a former Stop & Shop space. Independently owned and operated by Shap Markets, […]
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Remodeled Baltimore Giant Now Offers Sushi, Ledo Pizza
Giant Food celebrated the grand reopening of its remodeled store at 6340-50 York Road in Baltimore on July 19, starting with a community event starting at 9 a.m. The store showcases an expanded seafood department, a broader selection of international foods, a Ledo Pizza corner shop, a full-service sushi bar with an in-store chef and […]
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Wakefern Produce Summit Aims To Boost Local, Regional Growers
Wakefern Food Corp. hosted its annual Local Produce Supplier Summit on July 15 at the New Jersey Convention and Expo Center in Edison, New Jersey, bringing together local and regional growers, agricultural leaders and the cooperative’s produce procurement teams. At the event, Ross Farnsworth, VP of produce and floral for Wakefern, reaffirmed the cooperative’s recently […]
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PA ShopRite Adds EV Fast Chargers For Shopper Convenience
“We’re always looking for ways to enhance the shopping experience,” said Laura Bracey with Bracey Supermarkets.
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New Brooklyn-Area Foodtown Features International Focus
Allegiance Retail Services said the Bay Ridge area is home to residents of Arabic, Asian, Greek and Hispanic descents.
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Hannaford Expands Size, Selection At Store In Gray, Maine
Doubled in size, the location features a second entrance, larger perishable departments and self-checkout registers.
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NJFC Taps 2 For Board As Sitar Steps Down After 50 Years Of Service
Len Sitar, a single-store ShopRite owner in the Wakefern family, joined the panel in 1977, serving as its president in 1992.
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Season 10 Of PFMA’s Shelf Confidence Premieres July 30
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association is launching Season 10 of Shelf Confidence, the association’s podcast focused on trends, innovation and issues shaping the food and beverage industry. The new season premieres Thursday, July 30, with new episodes released Thursday mornings on PFMA’s social media channels, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, the PFMA website and all major […]
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Wakefern’s Bowl & Basket To Go Dye-Free By January
Wakefern Food Corp. is updating its Own Brands food and beverage portfolio and plans to eliminate all synthetic dyes and additional ingredients from Bowl & Basket products by January 2027. The initiative will remove the ingredients from Bowl & Basket food and beverage items sold at Wakefern supermarket banners, reflecting changing customer preferences and supporting […]
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JOH Announces Several Staff Additions, Promotions
JOH, the Billerica, Massachusetts-based sales and marketing agency covering the food, drug, mass and club channels, has added several team members in recent months. Pam Madonna Pam Madonna has joined the company as business manager of center store – New England, it was announced July 10. Madonna has nearly 30 years of experience in sales, […]
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Avocados From Peru Serves Breakfast Aboard Navy Ship As Part Of Sail250
At the invitation of the U.S. Navy, Avocados From Peru participated in America’s 250th Anniversary Maritime Celebration, hosting a “Superfood Breakfast” aboard the USS Arlington on July 2. The breakfast, which took place prior to the International Naval Review 250 in New York Harbor, recognized the service and dedication of the men and women of […]
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UNFI Realigns Senior Leadership, Names New President, COO
United Natural Foods Inc. has announced leadership updates intended to help execute its strategy, which is focused on adding value for customers and suppliers while improving effectiveness and efficiency. The changes, which take effect Aug. 3, include Matteo Tarditi becoming president and COO, with responsibility for Providence, Rhode Island-based UNFI’s product sales organizations, enterprise customer relationships, […]
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Wegmans Fill The Bus Campaign Raises Record $769K For Food Banks
Customers of Wegmans Food Markets raised a record $769,300 during the company’s two-week food drive to support local food banks’ increased summer needs. Known regionally as Fill the Bus or Fill the Backpack, the campaign ran June 3-17. Shoppers donated at checkout, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to support each store’s local Feeding […]
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Free Ice Cream, Dollar Deals Part Of Stop & Shop Summer Savings
Stop & Shop is bringing back its free ice cream event this July in addition to offering $1 deals in categories across the store to help customers put affordable meals on the table. The ice cream giveaway is in celebration of National Ice Cream Day, Sunday, July 19. Stop & Shop will be giving away […]
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Big Y To Host Companywide 90th Anniversary Celebration July 11
Customers are invited July 11 to Big Y’s Big Bash – a one-day, companywide celebration honoring the Massachusetts-based grocer’s 90th anniversary – at all of its supermarket, Table & Vine and Express fuel and convenience locations. Set for noon-3 p.m., the event is designed to thank shoppers for being part of the company’s journey, bringing […]
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The Giant Co. Begins Major Remodels At 3 Stores In PA, VA
The Giant Co. has begun renovations at two Martin’s stores in Winchester, Virginia, and one Giant store in Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania. All three will remain open during renovations, which are expected to be completed by year’s end. The Martin’s stores in Winchester are located at 1950 S. Pleasant Valley Road and 200 Rivendell Court. The former […]
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PFMA Opens Registration For 2026 Fall Legislative Conference
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association has opened registration for its 2026 PFMA Fall Legislative Conference, scheduled for Oct. 13-14 at Hershey Country Club in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The annual conference brings Pennsylvania’s food and beverage industry together for two days focused on government relations, advocacy, industry issues and member connections. “PFMA’s Fall Legislative Conference gives our […]
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Wakefern Commits $500M To Local Produce Sourcing Over Next 5 Years
Wakefern Food Corp. has made a $500 million commitment to sourcing fresh produce from farmers and growers across the Northeast over the next five years. The announcement was made in advance of its annual Local Produce Supplier Summit, set for July 15 at the New Jersey Convention and Expo Center. The summit brings together growers, […]
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New Uncle Giuseppe’s Store Nears Opening In Greenvale, NY
Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace is prepping a new store scheduled to open Aug. 14 at 130 Wheatley Plaza in Greenvale, New York. The company also plans to hire about 250 employees for the store as part of its broader plan to hire about 1,000 people over the next 12 months as it continues to grow in […]