About 50 volunteers from supermarket cooperative Wakefern Food Corp. and the ShopRite in Old Bridge, New Jersey, cleared about 30 bags of litter and debris from Old Bridge Waterfront Park on Earth Day, April 22. Wakefern volunteers who collected nearly 400 pounds of trash from the park during an Earth Month volunteer day last year […]
Category: ShopRite
ShopRite, established in 1946 as a cooperative of independent grocery store owners in the United States, holds a significant place in the retail landscape. ShopRite’s cooperative model allows each store to be individually owned and operated, fostering a sense of community connection. As of 2023, ShopRite continues to expand its presence across numerous states in the Northeastern U.S.
he cooperative’s dedication to supporting local suppliers and engaging with the communities it serves remains a core aspect of its identity. ShopRite thrives on delivering a convenient shopping experience while maintaining its focus on customer satisfaction and community involvement.
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Cingari Family Markets Begins Renovating ShopRite In Derby, CT
Cingari Family Markets has begun renovating the ShopRite at 49 Pershing Drive in Derby, Connecticut. The updates will introduce a fresh, contemporary store design, along with expanded departments and upgraded amenities that provide greater convenience, variety and an elevated shopping experience. Construction is expected to wrap up by late spring. The store will remain open […]
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ShopRite Launches Earth Month Challenge To Promote Sustainability
ShopRite is celebrating Earth Month in April by introducing an “Earth Month Challenge” for stores, encouraging employees to explore new ways to reduce their location’s environmental impact and increase sustainability. The top three ShopRite stores that take the most actionable steps to reduce their environmental impact will be recognized with special celebrations. According to ShopRite, […]
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ShopRite To Hold Store Grand Opening April 13 In Watchung, NJ
A new ShopRite at 1701 U.S.-22 in Watchung, New Jersey, will open April 9 and host a grand-opening celebration with special giveaways April 13. The town’s current ShopRite will close April 8. The Sumas family and its company, Village Super Market Inc., which owns and operates the new store, will kick off the festivities at […]
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ShopRite Promotes ‘We Are Here’ Marketing Campaign
Keasbey, New Jersey-based ShopRite has launched an integrated marketing campaign, “We Are Here,” spotlighting the family-operated businesses at the heart of the brand and their deep community ties. Rolling out across a variety of media channels, the campaign showcases a montage of images and stories. Viewers will see familiar faces – including the families who […]
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ShopRite Cheerios Contest Raises $1.3M For Food Banks
ShopRite’s recent ShopRite Partners In Caring Cheerios Contest raised $1.3 million, which the company attributed to customers’ generosity and the dedication of its associates who helped raise awareness around food insecurity. As part of the annual hunger-fighting tradition, employees from the top fundraising stores will be featured on limited-edition Cheerios cereal boxes the grocer sells […]
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Former Longtime Wakefern Chairman Accepts FMI Honor
ShopRite of Hunterdon County President Joseph Colalillo was one of eight food industry executives FMI – The Food Industry Association honored with Executive Leadership Awards during its Midwinter Executive Conference on Marco Island, Florida. Colalillo, who served as chairman of Wakefern Food Corp. from 2005-23, received the Sidney R. Rabb Award for Statesmanship. In its […]
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Cingari Family Markets To Celebrate Remodeled ShopRite In Brookfield, CT
Cingari Family Markets has debuted its renovated ShopRite at 143 Federal Road in Brookfield, Connecticut. A ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. Dec. 9 will mark the culmination of months of work on the store, which remained open during the remodeling. The public is invited to join the celebration – which will include local officials, community […]