King Kullen Grocery Co. Co-Chairman and former President Bernard D. Kennedy passed away Feb. 17 at his home in Point Lookout, New York. The announcement was made by Kennedy’s sons, King Kullen Co-President J. Donald Kennedy and King Kullen Secretary and General Counsel Bernard P. Kennedy. Mr. Kennedy was 92. The second generation of four […]
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Bilbrey Retiring As Hershey Co. Chairman, Successor Named
John P. Bilbrey has informed The Hershey Co. of his plans to retire as chairman of its board of directors. He will not stand for re-election at the company’s 2018 Annual Meeting of Stockholders scheduled for May 2, 2018. Bilbrey, age 61, previously served as president and CEO and was elected to the board of […]
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NJFC To Host Night Of Distinction Reception March 22
The New Jersey Food Council (NJFC) will host its Night of Distinction reception on Thursday, March 22, at 5:30 p.m. at The Palace at Somerset Park in Somerset, New Jersey. The annual event draws more than 500 guests, including prominent food industry executives. The council’s Night of Distinction honorees this year are Chris Lane, EVP of […]
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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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Sheetz, Mars Shine On 100 Best-Companies-To-Work-For List
Convenience retailer Sheetz climbed from the 87th spot in 2017 to 66th in this year’s ranking on Fortune Magazine’s 100 Best-Companies-To-Work-For List. Sheetz is one of America’s fastest-growing, family-owned and operated convenience retailers with stores across six states. Unique benefits and advancement opportunities reflect the company’s genuine concern for employees’ well-being—a respect that extends across […]
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New England Food Show Gets Under Way This Weekend
The National Restaurant Association (NRA) and the Massachusetts Restaurant Association (MRA) are partnering for the third consecutive year for the New England Food Show set at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC) on Feb. 25-27. The NEFS exhibit floor will be open Sunday, Feb. 25, and Monday, Feb. 26, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and […]
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Tops Markets Files Chapter 11 To Pursue Financial Restructuring
Tops Markets LLC announced Feb. 21 that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and is pursuing a financial restructuring in order to eliminate a substantial amount of debt from its balance sheet. The hope is that the move will position Tops for long-term success. Tops’ portfolio of stores in Upstate New York, northern […]
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New Hampshire’s McKinnon’s Market Receives Dual Honors From IGA
McKinnon’s Supermarket and Super Butcher Shop of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, serviced by Bozzuto’s, has received dual honors from IGA. It was named a 2018 Hometown Proud Retailer and received a CEO’s Innovation Award. This year was the first year the innovation awards were presented. McKinnon’s Marketplace prides itself on having the largest selection of meat […]
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Peapod Expands Delivery For Giant Shoppers With New Wareroom
Peapod, in partnership with Giant Food Stores, plans to open a new wareroom adjacent to a Giant store in North Coventry, Pennsylvania. The investment comes as Peapod has experienced double-digit growth in the region for the last three consecutive years. Peapod anticipates the new wareroom will enable it to serve up to 25 percent more shoppers […]
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Key Food Opens Brooklyn Market Banner Store In NY Village
Key Food Stores Co-operative Inc. celebrated the grand opening of a new Brooklyn Market at 83 Stanley Avenue in Dobbs Ferry, New York, on Feb. 16. Dobbs Ferry is a village located in Westchester County. “We’re thrilled for Brooklyn Market to expand our family of supermarkets and service the Dobbs Ferry community,” said John Durante, VP […]
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Sabra Dipping Co. Updates Logo, Packaging For Its Hummus Line
Sabra Dipping Co. is bringing a fresh look to its hummus. The re-branding includes an updated logo, restyled label design and original on-pack photography highlighting the fresh, plant-based ingredients in Sabra products. The new packaging will begin hitting retail shelves in late February. “We are thrilled to introduce a fresh look for Sabra at an […]
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NYACS Fights Cigar Tax Change, Vaping Products Tax & More
The annual state budget battle in Albany finds the New York Association of Convenience Stores (NYACS) once again trying to block tax initiatives that the organization believes would be harmful to retailers. This includes sales impacts to cigars, vaping products, rest areas and vending machines. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has proposed to eliminate an […]
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Truck Toll Station Construction Under Way In Rhode Island
Steve Arthurs, president and CEO of the Rhode Island Food Dealers Association (RIFDA) has informed his members that the first toll gantries will be going up in the state this week. This is the first tolling system in the Ocean State for tractor-trailers. Arthurs said once these gantries are completed, “it is widely believed they […]
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Former Kings-Balducci’s Executive To Lead QuickChek Foodservice
QuickChek Corp. has named Kings Food Markets–Balducci’s executive Scott Zoeller to the newly created position of VP-foodservice. Zoeller most recently was VP of deli, prepared foods, meat and seafood at Kings-Balducci’s. During his 12-year career at Kings, Zoeller led the transition and focus of both brands in product development, specialty food, international cheese, wine, catering, meat and seafood. […]
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Giant Food Offering Free, Heart-Healthy Store Tours
During February, American Heart Month, Giant Food is encouraging customers to take a free, heart-healthy store tour at Giant locations in Maryland, Washington D.C., Delaware and Virginia. The tours are led by Giant Food’s in-store nutritionists and will point out items that affect heart health, such as fat and sodium, while also teaching tips and tricks for preparing […]
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Atalanta Buys ANCO Fine Cheese From Schratter Cheese
Atalanta Corp., a New Jersey-based specialty food importer, has acquired ANCO Fine Cheese, a business unit from Schratter Foods Inc. The All Nations Cheese Organization (ANCO) is one of the largest and broadest specialty cheese importers in the U.S. Tom Gellert, Atalanta president, said, “For decades, ANCO has been one of the most established importers of […]
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NHGA Supported Move To Ban Consumer Wine Shipments
The New Hampshire Grocers Association (NHGA) recently supported a state Senate bill that would ban out-of-state, direct wine shipments to consumers. NHGA supports allowing New Hampshire supermarkets and retailers to maintain their current level of wine sales to consumers. NHGA President John Dumais says the ban would keep the tax revenue and food traffic in […]
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BJ’s Brings On New Executive To Drive Digital Innovation
BJ’s Wholesale Club has expanded its digital and omnichannel team the addition of Naveen Seshadri, VP, digital commerce and experience. “BJ’s has made significant advancements in our omnichannel capabilities, and I’m pleased to have Naveen join our team,” said Rafeh Masood, SVP and chief digital officer. “Naveen has extensive experience in driving omnichannel transformations, and his leadership […]
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Dunkin’ Donuts To Eliminate Foam Coffee Cups By 2020
Dunkin’ Donuts has revealed plans to begin eliminating all polystyrene foam cups in its global supply chain this spring, with a targeted completion date of 2020. Dunkin’ Donuts will replace the foam cups with a new, double-walled paper cup. The majority of Dunkin’ Donuts’ international markets are already using paper cups, and the brand will […]
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Weis Markets Upgrades Its Preferred Shopper Rewards Program
Weis Markets’ Preferred Shopper program has been expanded to offer participating customers discounts on gasoline purchases and nine Weis brand products, including ice cream and bananas. The grocer also has added a 10 percent discount on Weis brand items every Tuesday for loyalty members who are 60 and older. “Our upgraded rewards program now offers more […]