Retailers Pleased By Continuing Solid Sales; Wary Of Labor Shortages, Spiraling Inflation
Sales remain positive, but retailers are highly concerned by significant labor shortages, spiraling inflation and increasing supply chain choke points.
Brian Cullen, Donald Kennedy Retire From Long Island Chain
Earlier this month, King Kullen veteran executive Joseph W. Brown was promoted to president and chief operating officer and Bernard P. Kennedy was named executive VP of the Hauppauge, NY…
Acosta Agrees To Acquire Impact Sales; Ferolie, Carlin Align Under C.A. Banner
Large Food Brokerage Organizations Expand Their National Footprints With New Deals
Statehouse Update
Jack Ciattarelli Gets Republican Nod to Take on NJ Gov. Phil Murphy in November Election
Albertsons Names Jennifer Saenz EVP-Chief Merchandising Officer
Albertsons Companies has announced that Jennifer Saenz will join the company as EVP and chief merchandising officer effective July 12, 2021. In this position, she will be responsible for all…
B. Green Co-Owner Ben Sigman Dies at 76
Benjamin (Ben) Louis Sigman of Baltimore passed away earlier this month at the age of 76. Sigman was a co-owner B. Green & Co., which began as a wholesale grocer…
Aisle Chatter
Independent Community Grocers Found To Play Pivotal Role In U.S. Economy
Food World Annual Market Study: Giant Food, Walmart, CVS, Food Lion Pace Merchants In $54.9B Market
Pandemic Mayhem: Retailers Post Record Sales In Challenging Times
Many Retailers Poised To Maintain Momentum Even As Sales Wane
In a year where retailers were challenged as never before and associates showed their badges of courage, the tailwinds of the pandemic created record sales for most merchants in all…

