Outlook 2025: What Do Retailers Expect Regarding Tariffs, High Prices, Shoplifting?
As we do each year, Food World and Food Trade News asked a few area retailers their thoughts about what to expect for the industry in the coming year.
UNFI Restructures Its Wholesale Business…Again
A new year brings yet another corporate restructuring at UNFI. Earlier this month, the Providence-based distributor and retailer announced several steps it is taking to advance the company’s multi-year strategy…
The New Year Opens With A Bang – What Will The Rest Of 2025 Bring?
NFRA opens its Penguin Pitch contest with the winning entrants getting a complimentary tasting table at the Café NFRA during its 2025 convention, which will be held October 18-21 in…
Minimum Wage Raised In VA, DE, NJ, NY; DC Set For COLA Jump
The changes reflect a similar pattern with 21 states raising their minimum wage this year.
The Giant Co., Weis Markets Announce Promotions
The Giant Company has named Will Regan chief financial officer. In his new role, Regan will have responsibility for all finance functions as well as real estate, reporting directly to…
Greg Finchum Named To Replace Meg Ham As President Of Food Lion In May 2025
Company veteran joined the retailer in 1989.
After Federal, State Judges Reject Merger, Albertsons Takes Legal Aim At Kroger
The aftermath of the legal decisions on the Kroger-Albertsons deal isn't pretty.
Holiday Celebrations For NJFC and RDD/Village Super Markets
Congrats to Farrell McKenna on his promotion at STCR and news from RDD with the launch of their "RDD Essentials."
Arrivederci, 2024!
MAFTO hosts another successful Christmas For All Kids event, The Giant Company gives back and a look at the 2025 Pennsylvania Farm Show.
Matt O’Hare Named CEO of JOH; Saidnawey Moves To Executive Chairman
O’Hare will steer the company's overarching direction, spearhead strategic initiatives, and foster growth.
What’s Next With Our New President?
News out of Washington, including the latest farm bill update, FDA developments, and a new salmonella rule for poultry.
Retailers Report Flat Thanksgiving Sales; Walmart Revenue Up Again; Target Tanks
Despite robust reports of online sales during the five-day Thanksgiving holiday period (beginning on Thanksgiving Day on 11/28 and ending on “Cyber Monday” on 12/2), an informal poll of most…