Quincy, Massachusetts-based Stop & Shop has expanded its use of Badger Technologies’ Marty the Robot at stores across the Northeast. Marty the Robot conducts product checks to help ensure greater on-shelf availability for customers by alerting store employees when items need restocking. In addition to flagging out-of-stocks, the smarter version of Marty detects misplaced items […]
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Posted inGiant Food, Corporate Store News, Health & Wellness, Northeast, Online Grocery Technology
Giant Food Expands Flexible Rewards Loyalty Program
Landover, Maryland-based Giant Food is expanding its Giant Flexible Rewards loyalty program to offer rewards in the pharmacy department. Flexible Rewards members will earn points through eligible pharmacy transactions, including prescriptions and immunizations. The update makes Giant the first grocery retailer in the region to offer this level of digital rewards for pharmacy transactions. “We are very […]
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Executive News, Northeast
BJ’s Wholesale Club Names Harve As EVP, CIO
Marlborough, Massachusetts-based BJ’s Wholesale Club has named Anjana Harve as EVP and CIO, effective immediately. Harve will be responsible for the strategic leadership and direction of the company’s information technology organization to drive business outcomes, optimize revenue growth and improve operating efficiencies. Harve will report to Bob Eddy, chairman and CEO, and serve as a member of […]
Posted inProduce News, Northeast
Sterman Masser To Showcase Side Delights At SEPC Show
Sacramento, Pennsylvania-based Sterman Masser Potato Farms will showcase its redesigned Side Delights Petite Potatoes line Sept. 14-16 at the SEPC’s Southern Innovations trade show in Charlotte, North Carolina. The annual conference will highlight the latest innovations in the fresh produce industry, including product developments, packaging technology and brand approaches. Side Delights Petite potatoes are No.1 […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
400th Sprouts’ Store Debuts In Haddon Township, NJ
As part of its five-year plan that aims to expand 10 percent year over year, Sprouts Farmers Market opened its 400th store Sept. 8 at 640 W. Cuthbert Blvd. in Haddon Township, New Jersey. The Sprouts’ Haddon Township store marks the 23rd store opening for Sprouts this year. Each location adheres to a specific design […]
Posted inPackaging News, Northeast
Harpak-ULMA Introduces New Tray Sealing Technology
Taunton, Massachusetts-based Harpak-ULMA has a new innovation in tray sealing technology – the Mondini Trave Sinfonia. This solution enables snack and meal producers to increase packaging throughput in a smaller, more flexible footprint with greatly reduced labor requirements. Producers can now fully automate tray packaging processes, while enjoying control of the product loading (positional accuracy […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Northeast
Tyson, Redner’s Markets Provide Back-To-School Boost
Star Ranch Angus beef, a Tyson Foods fresh meats brand, has partnered with Redner’s Markets to help support educators and students beginning the new school year in Reading, Pennsylvania. The Good Neighbor Initiative has pledged $8,000 to the Berks County Head Start program, which will use the funds for two of its enrichment initiatives – […]
Posted inExecutive News, Northeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Maffie Named Chief Information Officer At UNFI
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. has appointed Mario Maffie as chief information officer to lead its IT team, oversee network systems integration and help accelerate the use of data and insights. Maffie, who begins his new role Oct. 2, will report to Erin Horvath, chief operating officer. Maffie joins UNFI after having spent […]