Family Patriarch Steve Ravitz Dies From Complications Of COVID-19 At 73
Steve Ravitz, retired president of Ravitz Family Markets, died on April 8 from complications of COVID-19. The Ravitz family owns five ShopRites and one Price Rite in the Cherry Hill-Camden…
Acme COVID-19 Update
* This is a living document that will be updated on a regular basis until it is no longer needed. April 8 ACME Markets Announces it will Limit Store Capacity…
Safeway COVID-19 Update
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Albertsons Promotes Rainwater To EVP; Downey Joins NGA As SVP
Albertsons has promoted Evan Rainwater to executive vice president of supply chain and manufacturing.In this new role, Rainwater will be responsible for the company’s global procurement, manufacturing, and distribution groups.…
In One Of America’s Darkest Hours, Industry Shines Its Brightest Light
The old adage, “tough times don’t last, tough people do” certainly applies to the fabric of many who have chosen the grocery industry as their life’s work.
IGA Chairman Emeritus Dr. Tom Haggai Passes Away At 89
Dr. Tom Haggai, chairman emeritus of the Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) died March 27 of natural causes. Haggai became involved with IGA beginning in 1972 and spent more than 40…
Onex Out As Save A Lot Recapitalizes Debt
The Toronto-based private equity firm that acquired the discount grocer from Supervalu in 2016 has apparently shed its investment in the St. Louis area retailer.
Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America COVID-19 Update
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Lidl Opens Third U.S. Distribution Center In Maryland
The new regional depot will supply Lidl stores in five states - Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York.
C&S COVID-19 Update
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