The Griffin Report recently chatted with Kevin McDonnell, president of Price Rite Marketplace, about the state of the supermarket industry in Rhode Island. How would you describe Price Rite Marketplace’s product assortment strategy and the factors that influence that approach? At Price Rite Marketplace, our focus is on creating a curated assortment of products […]
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Strike Over At Stop & Shop; New Agreement Signed Sunday, April 21
In the evening on April 21, New England-based grocery store chain Stop & Shop and representatives from Locals 328, 371, 1445, 1459, and 919 of the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) reached a tentative agreement (TA), effectively stopping an 11-day strike, according to a press release from the Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service (FMCS). […]
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RIFDA Declares 2018 Annual Meeting And Holiday Gala A Success
The 2018 Rhode Island Food Dealers Association (RIFDA) Annual Meeting & Holiday Gala was held this year at the Newport Marriott in Newport, Rhode Island, on Nov. 17. According to the association, the evening was “very well received and very well attended.” The event brought RIFDA members together in a festive holiday environment. “The location […]
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Rhode Island Tractor Trailer Tolling Begins Monday
The first two sets of 14 planned tolls in Rhode Island will begin collecting from large commercial vehicles on Monday, June 11, opening up a new funding stream for bridge and road repairs. About $450 million per year is expected to be generated once all the toll booths are constructed. Steve Arthurs, Rhode Island Food […]
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CVS To Increase Starting Wages, Create Paid Parental Leave Program
CVS Health recently announced three programs that will enable employees to share in the tax savings created by the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The Woonsocket, Rhode Island-based company will increase the starting wage rate for hourly employees to $11 an hour, effective in April. As part of this change, CVS Health also plans to adjust pay […]
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Perishables, Prepared Meals On Showcase At New Dave’s Marketplace In Rhode Island
A nearly 30,000-s.f. Dave’s Fresh Marketplace has opened in Cranston, Rhode Island. Dave’s is a locally owned and operated supermarket chain focused on high-quality, fresh foods. More than half of the new store is focused on perishables and prepared meal items. In January, GM Bill Hogan said, “Neighborhood markets are the cornerstone of communities. We are happy […]
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Seasons Corner Market Continues Mass., R.I. Expansion
Seasons Corner Market, owned by Colbea Enterprises, expects to open a new store in Johnston, Rhode Island, in mid-May and will open additional stores soon in Westwood, Ashland and Canton, Massachusetts. The new Johnston store will be open 24 hours and include a Dunkin’ Donuts and Nicole’s Gourmet fresh prepared foods from Pranzi Catering, as […]