Iselin, New Jersey-based Allegiance Retail Services (ARS), a retailer-owned grocery co-op, has appointed Michael Conese as VP of perishable merchandising, effective Sept. 11. In this role, Conese will oversee and direct all fresh department activities supporting the cooperative, including meat, produce, deli, seafood, bakery and meal solutions. He will report to Samer Rahman, chief merchandising […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
ShopRite Debuts New Store In Drexel Hill, PA
ShopRite held a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony Sept. 1 for a 72,000-square-foot store at 5000 State Road in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania. The ShopRite of Drexeline is operated by the Burns family, which has more than 40 years of supermarket experience in the greater Philadelphia area. It will serve as the anchor tenant for […]
Posted inPackaging News, Beverage News, Northeast
PepsiCo Introduces Recyclable Paper-Based Beverage Packaging
As part of its pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) sustainable packaging initiative, New York-based PepsiCo Beverages North America is rolling out paper-based solutions to replace plastic rings across multipacks. The company announced the new paperboard designs will appear in a phased, regional approach across the U.S. later this year. It is the first beverage company to commit […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Weis Markets, Kellogg Co. Partner To Fight Food Insecurity
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets and the Kellogg Co. have partnered to tackle the issue of hunger in the communities they serve with a combined donation of $25,000 to CEO Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank. The donation is part of Kellogg’s Better Days Promise and Weis Markets’ 16th annual Fight Hunger program. “At Weis Markets, we are committed […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Northeast
The Giant Co. Celebrates 100th Anniversary With Deals, Donations
In honor of its 100th anniversary, Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Co. is kicking off a month of anniversary deals for its customers, as well as making a $100,000 donation to Second Harvest Food Bank. The four weeks of anniversary deals, available to customers with a Giant or Martin’s card, are set for Sept. 1-28, with […]
Posted inBravo Supermarkets, Independent Store News, Northeast
Bravo Supermarkets Expands To Larger Location In Wilkes-Barre, PA
Bravo Supermarkets is opening a new, larger location at 402 South Main St. in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The new Bravo Supermarket will feature 16,000 square feet of a reimagined supermarket grocery experience for Wilkes-Barre and the surrounding communities. Doors will open for the celebration on Sept. 1 at 10 a.m., welcoming customers with music, food samples […]
Posted inDeli News, Northeast
MamaMancini’s Transitions Company Name To Mama’s Creations
East Rutherford, New Jersey-based MamaMancini’s Holdings Inc. has changed its corporate name to Mama’s Creations Inc., reflecting its evolution into a national deli prepared foods platform company. “The adoption of our new corporate name Mama’s Creations – as well as the introduction of a new corporate website – are important steps in our journey to […]
Posted inAssociation News, Northeast
NJFC Awards $97K In Food Industry Scholarships
The New Jersey Food Council’s Educational Development Scholarship Foundation held a virtual reception with the winners of $97,500 in scholarships to further these students’ dreams, goals and career aspirations. “We host this reception to celebrate the achievements and recognize the hard work of individuals who will pave the way for the future of business and […]