The Giant Co. is partnering with Geisinger and Central Susquehanna Opportunities (CSO) to pilot a mobile food pantry that will serve food-insecure people living in the Central Susquehanna Valley in Pennsylvania. The Giant Co. is committing $597,000 to fund the mobile pantry to cover startup costs for the initiative. Expected to launch in early 2024, the mobile food pantry will aim to provide fresh, healthy food […]
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Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Northeast
Instacart Offering Alcohol Delivery In New Jersey
In a first for the Garden State, Instacart will be providing alcohol delivery across New Jersey through a partnership with Wegmans Food Markets and all independently-owned Wegmans Wine, Liquor & Beer locations. Beginning Nov. 30, customers can order alcohol delivery in as fast as an hour or scheduled days in advance through the Instacart App […]
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Price Chopper/Market 32 Purchases Five Former ShopRite Stores
To further solidify its presence in New York’s Capital Region, Price Chopper/Market 32 has finalized the purchase of the leases, store equipment and fixtures of the five former ShopRite stores in the area in an effort to expand its Market 32 banner. “Our Market 32 brand has been extremely well received, and this gives us […]
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The Giant Co. Elevates Lorenz, Sweigert To New Posts
Effective Nov. 27, The Giant Co. has appointed Brian Lorenz as VP of omnichannel fresh merchandising and Kathy Sweigert as VP of the Mid-Atlantic division. Lorenz will report to John Ruane, president, while Sweigert will report to Dave Lessard, SVP of operations, customer experience and perishable distribution. “Brian and Kathy bring vast experience to our […]
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Foodtown Of 204th Street Celebrates Grand Reopening
PSK Supermarkets, a member of Allegiance Retail Services, a retailer owned grocery co-op, is celebrating the grand reopening of Foodtown of East 204th Street in the Bainbridge section of the Bronx, New York. According to Noah Katz, president and CEO of PSK Supermarkets and ARS board member, the grand reopening of this store marks a milestone […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
Grocery Outlet Opens Sixth Location In Maryland
Grocery Outlet opened its first store in the Carroll County, Maryland, marketplace on Nov. 16. This marks Grocery Outlet’s sixth location in the state, joining stores in Catonsville, Edgewood, Glen Burnie, Hagerstown and Salisbury. Independent owners and operators Gregory and Amber Phelps signed a lease with Continental Realty Corporation for 22,069 square feet of space […]
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Inserra Supermarkets Opens ShopRite In Elmwood Park
Inserra Supermarkets Inc., a family-owned and operated New Jersey-based company, celebrated the grand opening Nov. 17 of a ShopRite store at 180 Broadway in Elmwood Park. At the ribbon cutting ceremony, the company presented a $10,000 check to the Community FoodBank of New Jersey. It also donated $5,000 in gift cards to the Elmwood Park […]
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Utz Brands Elevates Arends, Devore To New Posts
Utz Brands Inc. has named Mitchell “Mitch” Arends as EVP and chief integrated supply chain officer and has appointed Cary Devore as EVP and chief operating and transformation officer. The company said the appointments, effective Nov. 27, will enhance its execution of short- and long-term objectives, including supply chain optimization and integrated business planning. “I […]