Westborough, Massachusetts-based BJ’s Wholesale Club has announced a rollout of “Same-Day Select,” a membership add-on to its same-day delivery service. BJ’s Same-Day Select service is an upgrade option for BJ’s Wholesale Club members, allowing them to pay a one-time fee upfront for either unlimited or a set number of same-day grocery deliveries, delivered in as little as two […]
Category: Northeast
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
The Giant Co. Donates 3,000 Hams To Help Eliminate Hunger This Spring
The Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based Giant Company will donate 3,000 hams to 13 partner food banks and food pantries across three states as the company continues its work to eliminate hunger. Hams will be donated across Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia, as Giant and Martin’s team members give back to the community they serve. “Food insecurity is something every […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Tops Celebrates 60th Anniversary With ‘Rip It And Bling’ Monopoly Game
Williamsville, New York-based Tops is celebrating its 60th anniversary with the return of its popular Rip It and Bling game. This year, customers have a chance to win the grand prize of $60,000, and 60 winners can win a one carat diamond or a year of free groceries. Customers can get Rip It and Bling tickets at any Tops […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Retail Business Services Launches Seed Start-Up Immersion Program
For the fourth year, Quincy, Massachusetts-based Retail Business Services is partnering with ADUSA Supply Chain and Innovation Studio, a non-profit organization focused on growing inclusive entrepreneurship, to help early-stage entrepreneurs. The five-week immersion program, called Seed, is designed to help start-ups build critical relationships to accelerate their companies successfully. The scope of the program has been expanded and two […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Tops Donates To Local Non-Profits To Celebrate Store Grand Reopening
Tops held a grand reopening celebration March 29 for its store at 11200 Maple Ridge Road in Medina, New York. To celebrate, the store will be making $500 donations to each of the following local groups as a thank you for their support of the community: American Legion (Butts-Clark Post No. 204) – This veterans’ organization […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Northeast
PIM Brands Named One Of ‘America’s Fastest Growing CPG Companies’
Park Ridge, New Jersey-based PIM Brands Inc. has been named one of the fastest growing consumer packaged goods companies by IRI and Boston Consulting Group based on sales growth, volume growth and share growth nationally. PIM Brands, one of the “Promotion In Motion” family of companies, was selected as a top 15 growth company among CPGs […]
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BJ’s Wholesale Club Partners With DoorDash For On-Demand Delivery
Westborough, Massachusetts-based BJ’s Wholesale Club is partnering with DoorDash to offer on-demand grocery delivery from 226 BJ’s locations across 17 states. BJ’s is the first wholesale club available on the DoorDash marketplace, providing consumers with access to home essentials and grocery needs on-demand. Its products can be purchased directly on the DoorDash app, offering members and non-members alike […]
Posted inPackaging News, Home Page Slider, Northeast, Snacks Brands
M&M’s Partners With Musicians On Album Art Candy Packaging
Newark, New Jersey-based M&M’s, a member of the Mars family of brands, has released M&M’S Album Art packs, a new musically inspired collection featuring the brand’s characters reimagined as landmark album covers. The new M&M’s Album Art packaging features the likes of four award-winning artists, including Kacey Musgraves, H.E.R., Rosalía and David Bowie – each known for inspiring a wide […]
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Allegiance Retail Services Launches New Foodtown Marketing Campaign
Iselin, New Jersey-based Allegiance Retail Services has unveiled a new marketing campaign for its Foodtown banner with the message “Quality Meals Begin at Foodtown” to express the brand’s commitment to offering fresh perishables, quality products, and exceptional service. The campaign is aimed to provide confidence to shoppers, knowing when they choose to shop Foodtown, they will […]
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Starday Expands Distribution Partnership With Kroger
New York-based Starday has announced a new distribution partnership with Kroger. Gooey Snacks, Starday’s chocolate hazelnut spread, will be available in nearly 2,000 Kroger-owned locations including Mariano’s, Ralphs, Frys and King Soopers – making it easy for people to get a healthy chocolate snack when they’re shopping in stores. Starday launched in August 2021 with Gooey Snacks as its […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Giant Eagle Adopts SmartSense IoT Framework Across All Supermarkets
Boston-based SmartSense, part of Digi International – a global provider of Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity solutions – has expanded its relationship with Giant Eagle Inc. SmartSense protects Giant Eagle’s 215 pharmacies and provides digital task management for its 175 grocery properties and 92 convenience stores. With the latest phase of IoT deployment including 32,000 new SmartSense digital […]
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Death Wish Coffee Co. Launches Limited Edition Blend And Packaging
Saratoga Springs, New York-based Death Wish Coffee Co. has launched a new blend called “Run the Day” that combines Ethiopian Yirgacheffe coffee beans with Indian Robusta to create a complex, medium roast coffee. This marks the launch of the first-ever Grind for Good blend, which will support the Girls Gotta Run Foundation, a nonprofit organization that empowers […]
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Retail Business Services Hosts First Innovation Discovery Days
Quincy, Massachusetts-based Retail Business Services has wrapped its first Innovation Discovery Days where employees from Retail Business Services’ Retail Innovation Center of Excellence and IT, alongside colleagues from ADUSA Supply Chain, Peapod Digital Labs and each of Ahold Delhaize USA’s local brands, evaluated solutions from 17 start-ups for their potential to enhance the omnichannel retail experience. “As […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Northeast, Snacks Brands
Vermont Smoke And Cure Launches Bacon Pork Mini Sticks
Hinesburg, Vermont-based Vermont Smoke and Cure said that its new Hickory Smoked Uncured Bacon Pork Mini Sticks have been launched in retail and online stores. The Hickory Smoked Uncured Bacon Pork Mini Sticks taste like bacon with a smoky flavor and a hint of maple syrup. This is the fourth stick to be offered in […]
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Rip Van Launches At All Food Lion Locations
New York-based Rip Van and its flagship product, the Rip Van Wafel, will now be carried in all 1,100 Food Lion stores across 10 Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states. “Being invited to be part of the Food Lion family is an achievement that we are extremely proud of,” said Jim Low, president of Rip Van. “Our brand’s commitment […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
The Giant Co. Raises $1.4M For Feeding School Kids Initiative
Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Co., together with its customers, has raised more than $1.4 million toward its Feeding School Kids initiative, addressing the issue of childhood hunger throughout local public school districts in the communities it serves. The total donation was announced March 16 at DuBois Area Middle School in DuBois, Pennsylvania, as the company presented the […]
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Buyk Files Bankruptcy And Ceases Operations
New York-based Buyk, the real-time retail grocery delivery service that launched in New York City and Chicago in 2021, has filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. The company intends to use the Chapter 11 proceedings to wind […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Big Y, Red Cross Partner For Ukraine Humanitarian Relief
Springfield, Massachussetts-based Big Y World Class Markets is partnering with the American Red Cross to raise donations to provide humanitarian relief in response to the Ukraine crisis. Through March 30, Big Y customers and employees will have the opportunity to donate to the American Red Cross Relief Efforts at all Big Y World Class Markets throughout […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Weis Markets Names Gross As VP Of Center Store Sales
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has hired Mike Gross to join the company as its VP of center store sales and merchandising. In this role, Gross will oversee the day-to-day category management, merchandising and pricing for the company’s grocery, dairy, frozen, HBC/GM and adult beverage departments. He will be reporting to Bob Gleeson, SVP of merchandising […]
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ShopRite Employees Featured On Cheerios Packaging For Hunger Relief
Keasbey, New Jersey-based ShopRite and 102 ShopRite employees will appear on limited-edition Cheerios boxes as part of an annual tradition recognizing employees for fighting hunger in their communities. Store fundraising efforts this year raised more than $1.1 million for regional food banks. To earn a photo on the cereal box, ShopRite employees across stores compete each […]