Williamsville, New York-based Tops Friendly Markets, a full-service grocery retailer, has promoted Ken Grimes to store manager at its location in Canton, Pennsylvania. Grimes was formerly the assistant store manager of the Tops in Big Flats, New York. He started his career in the grocery business in 1990 and has held several positions over the […]
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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The Giant Co., Empower At The Bridge Establish Garden For Food Relief
Empower at the Bridge Foundation and The Giant Company have partnered to feed underserved families and convert Harrisburg, Pennsylvania’s food desert into a food oasis. At a press conference May 23, representatives of both organizations joined Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf and first lady Frances Wolf to cut the ribbon and unveil the “Giant Bleacher Garden” […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Stop & Shop Hosts 100th Birthday Celebration For Tuskegee Airman
Quincy, Massachusetts-based Stop & Shop held a 100th birthday celebration May 19 for Sgt. Victor W. Butler, who is believed to be the last living Tuskegee Airman in Rhode Island. The Tuskegee Airmen were a group of Black military pilots who made history fighting in World War II, leading the way in desegregating the U.S. […]
Posted inPackaging News, Northeast
LesserEvil Launches Jurassic World Dominion Package Collaboration
Danbury, Connecticut-based LesserEvil has announced a limited-edition collaboration, sweepstakes and additional giveaways to celebrate “Jurassic World Dominion” from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, which will debut in theaters on June 10. In addition to giving its Himalayan Pink Salt Popcorn new packaging, LesserEvil is hosting sweepstakes, along with other themed prizes, and is launching giveaways on social […]
Posted inDairy News, Northeast
UNFI Expands American Artisans Cheese And Specialty Program
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. has doubled the size of its American Artisan Cheese and Specialty Program. Launched in 2020 to give customers access to unique craft cheeses sourced from all over the nation, UNFI reports the program has been so successful that it has expanded it to a second warehouse to serve customers. UNFI […]
Posted inDairy News, Northeast
Ben And Jerry’s Lauches Cherry Crumble Ice Cream Pint
Burlington, Vermont-based Ben and Jerry’s has released a new flavor of ice cream, Cherry Crumble, featuring cherries and oat crumbles. The company anticipates that this new flavor may provide competition for its No. 1 top-selling ice cream flavor, Cherry Garcia. This limited batch ice cream has a butter ice cream base and has fruit flavor […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Tops, National Compassion Fund Partner For Buffalo 5/14 Survivors Fund
In partnership with Tops, the National Compassion Fund has established the Buffalo, New York 5/14 Survivors Fund to provide direct financial assistance to the survivors of the deceased. Tops has seeded it with $500,000. On May 14, 2022, the Buffalo community suffered when a gunman opened fire at the Tops Friendly Market on Jefferson Avenue, […]
Posted inProduce News, Marketing News, Northeast
Ocean Spray Promotes Cranberries Through New Brand Campaign
Boston, Massachusetts-based Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc. is launching a brand refresh and new creative campaign. “What will you do with all that power?” uses animation to promote the power of the cranberry, inspired by the farmers, the science and the history of the original superfruit. Ocean Spray’s multichannel campaign explores the positivity and health benefits of […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
Royal Farms Launches Updated App Featuring Mobile Ordering
Baltimore, Maryland-based Royal Farms has launched its updated mobile app, which will now feature mobile ordering that will give customers the ability to order ahead for delivery or pick up. Royal Farms is an operator of neighborhood convenience stores with more than 250 locations throughout Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Customers with the […]
Posted inMarketing News, Northeast
Weis Markets Launches Annual Paws For Pets Program
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has launched its 14th annual Paws for Pets program, a company-wide initiative that collects donations for local animal shelters and rescue organizations. Through the end of May, customers can round up or give $1, $3, $5 or $10 donations at the register or self-checkout. Additionally, customers can give online at the […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Executive News, Northeast
AppCard Adds Rabe As Chief Growth Officer
New York-based AppCard has expanded its leadership team by adding Jeremy Rabe as its chief growth officer. As a member of the company’s executive leadership team, Rabe will focus on building closer relationships with CPGs and lead the company’s media and content offerings, alongside taking an active role in shaping its overall strategic growth. Rabe brings […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
County Market Experiences Increase In App Downloads With Birdzi
Iselin, New Jersey-based Birdzi has announced the implementation of virtual ad circulars at Niemann Foods’ County Market. In order to reduce printing costs and increase shopper engagement, County Market was determined to quickly pivot from the paper Penny Pincher coupons to a more personal digital format. A month after implementation, the regional grocer witnessed a 400 percent increase in digital […]
Posted inProduce News, Northeast
Patriot Pickle Acquires Some Assets Of Farm Ridge Foods
Wayne, New Jersey-based Patriot Pickle has acquired the pickle assets of Farm Ridge Foods. The company distributes pickled products into the retail channel under its own name, as well as private label and third-party brands. “This is an exciting time to be a leader in fresh pickle manufacturing,” said Bill McEntee, CEO of Patriot Pickle. “The […]
Posted inPackaging News, Beverage News, Northeast
Yuengling Launches Limited-Edition Cans To Support Veterans
Pottsville, Pennsylvania-based D.G Yuengling & Son Inc. is bringing back its limited-edition cans in partnership with a military veteran nonprofit, Team Red, White & Blue, as part of the brewery’s Stars & Stripes program. “As America’s oldest brewery, we take pride in our longstanding commitment to the U.S. military and are thankful to those who have […]
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, Northeast
Edible Garden Appoints 3 Industry Executives To Board Of Directors
Belvidere, New Jersey-based Edible Garden AG Inc. has appointed three new independent members to the company’s board of directors as of May 4: Mathew McConnell, Tracy Nazzaro and Ryan Rogers. McConnell has served as CEO of Marco Polo Securities Inc.’s MPS Chaperone and Distribution business since March 2020. In this position, he oversees international equities, […]
Posted inMarketing News, Northeast
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Allegiance Retail Services’ Gomes Shares Insights At NJFC Event
At the 2022 New Jersey Food Council Trade Relations Conference, Jacqueline Gomes, RDN for Allegiance Retail Services and its Foodtown banner stores, was featured on a panel with three other industry experts. Gomes shared her insights and perspective on “Better for you…A Conversation on Health & Wellness in a post-COVID World.” “Consumers want to continue […]
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Pastene Announces Brand Refresh With New Packaging Labels
Canton, Massachusetts-based Pastene has announced a brand refresh celebrating family meals and traditions that includes new labels, a tagline and a refreshed logo. The updates represent a new look to the company’s iconic yellow and red packaging, but the ingredients remain the same. “A lot has changed over the years, but through it all, we’ve always […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Executive News, Northeast
Giant Food Hires Wanner As VP Of Human Resources
Landover, Maryland-based Giant Food has hired Brian Wanner as VP of human resources, effective May 9. In his new role, Wanner will be responsible for leading end-to-end human resources functions, including spearheading the development and evolution of a human resources strategy that continues to foster a culture of inclusion, learning and engagement. Previously, Wanner served as […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Giant Food Named Title Sponsor Of The National Capital Barbecue Battle
For the seventh consecutive year, Maryland-based Giant Food will be the title sponsor of the 30th annual Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle. After taking place virtually for the past two years, the event will return in-person June 25-26 in Washington, D.C., and will benefit the USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore. The two-day event along iconic Pennsylvania and Constitution avenues, between […]