John Persons, Northeast Grocery Inc.’s chief operating officer, has been named by the board of directors to succeed the retiring Frank Curci as CEO of the company, effective Feb. 26. Headquartered in Schenectady, New York, NGI is the parent company of Price Chopper/Market 32 and Tops Friendly Markets. “The 43 years I have spent in […]
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Wakefern Welcomes Caudill As Chief Sales Officer
Darren Caudill, who joins Wakefern Food Corp. as chief sales officer this week, brings to the cooperative more than four decades of experience working in grocery wholesale and retail. In his new role, Caudill will lead center store, Own Brands and fresh and prepared foods departments, along with digital and innovation, marketing, merchandising and sales […]
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Hannaford To Acquire Paradis Shop ’n Save Supermarkets
Hannaford Supermarkets has shared plans to acquire the Paradis Shop ‘n Save Supermarkets locations in Fort Kent and Madawaska, Maine. The stores are anticipated to begin operating under the Hannaford banner in spring 2024. The acquisition will mark the culmination of a long relationship between Hannaford and the Paradis family, who have served the community […]
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ARS Opens Bloomingdale Supermarket By Foodtown In New Jersey
Allegiance Retail Services (ARS), a member-owned supermarket co-op, has opened a Bloomingdale Supermarket by Foodtown in Bloomingdale, New Jersey. The township’s name was merged with the Foodtown banner to reflect the significance of the community in which it opened. Previously, the space was occupied by an IGA supermarket. The ribbon cutting ceremony for the 8,000-square-foot store, […]
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Hannaford To Go Offers Reduced Fees On Pickup Orders
Hannaford Supermarkets will provide reduced fees on Hannaford To Go grocery pickup orders for customers. Customers will receive free pickup on orders of $125 or more, further enhancing savings and convenience for shoppers who use the service. Hannaford To Go pickup orders less than $125 have a $1.99 service fee. Additionally, Hannaford To Go has increased time slots […]
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Stop & Shop’s Marty The Robot To Take Selfies For Hunger At NRF’24
Badger Technologies is partnering with Stop & Shop to increase support for its “Feed it Forward” charitable giving initiatives by offering a “Selfies with Marty” program at the NRF‘24 show Jan. 14-16 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. Badger Technologies will donate 10 meals for every selfie taken and posted […]
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Wakefern Holding Own Brands ‘CraveCon’ Summit
Wakefern Food Corp. is seeking new items for its Own Brands snack portfolio through its Own Brands ‘CraveCon ’24’: Indulgent Snacks Summit in early May. The summit is a call to private label manufacturers to source unique and on-trend snack products for potential addition to Wakefern’s Bowl & Basket and Wholesome Pantry store brands portfolio. […]
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Big Y Names Michael D’ Amour Next President, CEO
The Board of Directors of Big Y Foods Inc. has announced several executive changes, beginning Jan. 21. Charles L. D’Amour will step down as president and CEO and become executive chairman of the board as the reins move to Michael P. D’Amour. In addition, the position of EVP and chief operating officer will transition to […]