‘Forward thinking’ president embraces innovation Nicholas Bertram loves retail. The president of The GIANT Co., who has spent his entire career in retail – working his way from the bottom up – knows retail from the inside out. Bertram is a 2021 inductee to The Shelby Report’s Industry Hall of Fame. “My first job was […]
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Team Members Play Integral Role In Success Of The Giant Co.
‘People want to be part of what we’re doing’ People are the primary drivers at The GIANT Co. “The food industry is still very people-centric, it’s still very experiential. When a customer thinks about a grocery brand, they’re not only thinking about food, they’re thinking about the people they engage with,” said Nicholas Bertram, president. […]
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The Giant Co. Brand Strategy Goes Far Beyond ‘Just Selling Food’
Aims to engage with families, offer shopping experience they seek With a dynamic president at its helm, a rebrand energizing its operations, an ascending presence in the Philadelphia market, and the support of the Ahold Delhaize organization, The GIANT Co. continues to up its game in the competitive grocery marketplace. “With our stated purpose, we […]
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Atalanta Launches Snowdonia Rock Star Cheddar Cheese
Elizabeth, New Jersey-based Atalanta has announced Snowdonia Cheese Company’s first vintage cave-aged cheddar, adding to its range of award-winning, contemporary cheeses crafted in the Welsh tradition. Snowdonia partners exclusively with Atalanta to bring this cheese from North Wales to the U.S. market. Formed by the family of third-generation dairy farmers, Snowdonia Cheese uses local natural […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
The Chefs’ Warehouse Acquires Capital Seaboard
Ridgefield, Connecticut-based The Chefs’ Warehouse Inc., a distributor of specialty food products in North America, has acquired substantially all of the assets of CGC Holdings Inc., dba “Capital Seaboard,” based in Jessup, Maryland. Since its inception, Capital Seaboard has provided produce and seafood to the Mid-Atlantic. “We are very excited to welcome the Capital Seaboard […]
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NotCo Ushers In New Golden Era Of Chicken With NotChicken
New York-based NotCo, the food tech company with a patented A.I. technology (named Giuseppe) that creates plant-based options that taste, feel, cook and function like their animal-based counterparts, has debuted NotChicken to the Latin American market. A finishing touch to the year, the expansion into the plant-based chicken subcategory includes four SKUs: NotChickenNuggets, NotChickenBurger, NotChickenBurgerCrispy and […]
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The GIANT Co. Philadelphia – An Experiment In Innovation Takes Off
Riverwalk celebrates partnerships, redefines urban retailing concepts As the culmination of several years of consumer research, experimentation and partnering with local suppliers, The GIANT Co.’s urban flagship Riverwalk GIANT has become a laboratory where the chain tests new concepts, tinkers with format changes and introduces new products. Located in the Logan Square neighborhood, the store […]
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The Giant Co.’s Evolution To Omnichannel Grocery Supplier Continues
Whether in-store or delivery, goal is to offer same satisfying experience While e-commerce has been increasing at The GIANT Co. since 2019, the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the business exponentially. Evolving to a true omnichannel grocer is a priority as the company looks to the future. “We’re designing operations for the way families live now,” said […]
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MamaMancini’s Acquires Two Premier Gourmet Food Manufacturers
MamaMancini’s Holdings, a marketer of specialty pre-prepared, frozen and refrigerated Italian food products, has announced the signing of definitive agreements for two acquisitions – T&L Creative Salads Inc. and Olive Branch LLC, which are related premier gourmet food manufacturers based in New York. Closing is expected to occur on or about Dec. 29, subject to […]
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Twinings’ New Campaign Brings Vibrancy, Positivity To Well-Being Drinks
Clifton, New Jersey-based Twinings blends positivity and vibrancy in its new “Drink in Life” campaign. Showcasing its new Superblends collection, “Drink in Life” demonstrates how these new products may help consumers feel good, live well and enjoy life. Twinings’ Superblends are at the heart of the “Drink in Life” campaign, with four new flavors that […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Health & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Stop & Shop Nutrition Partner Offers Health/Wellness Tips For New Year
While many are inspired by the optimism of a new year, it’s no secret that only a few people are able to successfully maintain their New Year’s resolution long-term. So, for those looking to New Year’s as the perfect opportunity to establish balanced patterns, Stop & Shop Nutrition Partner Emily Hayes is offering wellness tips […]
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The GIANT Company Is Griffin Report’s 2021 Retail Innovator Of Year
The Griffin Report of the Northeast has named The GIANT Company as its 2021 Retail Innovator of the Year. It also has inducted Nicholas Bertram, The Giant Co. president and CEO, into the Food Industry Hall of Fame. The Ahold Delhaize company continues to grow and to up its game in the competitive grocery marketplace. […]
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The Giant Co. Donates 3,000 Hams For Holiday Season
Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Co. has donated 3,000 hams to 14 partner food banks and food pantries in advance of the holidays. Hams were donated across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia, bringing the company’s platform, For Today’s Table, to life by contributing a holiday staple to families in need. “As our local food banks […]
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New Jersey Food Council Honors ‘All-Star Lineup’
Across the Northeast Region, food business professionals participated in the New Jersey Food Council Night of Distinction event to honor its 2020 Industry Achievement Award recipients comprising prominent food industry executives. It is considered the longest Night of Distinction in the making, as the pandemic prevented the celebration for nearly two years. You can view highlights of […]
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C&S Wholesale Grocers Names Winn COO, Fiore As Strategic Advisor
Keene, New Hampshire-based C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc. has named Eric Winn as chief operating officer. In this newly created position, he will lead both the commercial and supply chain organizations. C&S Supply Chain Officer Peter Fiore will remain on the leadership team as a strategic advisor until his retirement at the end of 2022. “C&S […]
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Eggland’s Best CEO Lanktree To Retire, Misialek Named Successor
Malvern, Pennsylvania-based Eggland’s Best CEO Charlie Lanktree has announced plans to retire after having served the company for 32 years. As part of the final steps of a successful transition plan put in place several years ago, Kurt Misialek will be adding CEO to his current role as president of the company, effective Jan. 1. “It has been a […]
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UNFI Recognizes 2021 Master Marketer Award Winners
Elmer’s County Market, a family-owned, full-service grocery operator based since 1956 in Escanaba, Michigan, has been named UNFI’s 2021 Grand Master Marketer for overall consistent performance. The Providence, Rhode Island-based wholesaler made the announcement as part of honoring the 22 category winners in its annual Master Marketer competition, which recognizes best-in-class marketing efforts by independent […]
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The Giant Co. Celebrates Heirloom Market Opening In Fashion District
On Dec. 16, The Giant Co. opened its fourth Giant Heirloom Market in Philadelphia’s Fashion District, capping off a year of growth in the city. The grand opening event included a ribbon-cutting and remarks by The Giant Co. President Nicholas Bertram, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney and Councilman Mark Squilla. The store, located at 801 Market St., is accessible […]
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Stop & Shop Begins Hiring Campaign Across New England
Quincy, Massachusetts-based Stop & Shop has launched its “We’re Hiring” campaign, centered around its commitment to being a better place to work, better place to shop and a better neighbor. The campaign, in new six-, 15- and 30-second TV ads, highlights the benefits of working in one of the grocer’s more than 250 stores and […]
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RBS Frictionless Store Technology Launches In Philadelphia
Retail Business Services, the services company of Ahold Delhaize USA, has opened its frictionless store technology in a new location. The Giant Company has added the solution at its new e-commerce fulfillment center in Philadelphia as an option for its more than 125 team members at the site to seamlessly shop fresh, healthy items in the workplace. […]