by Karen Fernandez Specialty Foods Editor Last month, the Specialty Food Association (SFA), the not-for-profit business trade association established in 1952 to foster trade, commerce and interest in the specialty food industry in the US, released its 2021-2022 edition of its annual State of the Specialty Food Industry Report. The report was…

In addition to Jeff Metzger's monthly column, "Taking Stock," he will  periodically offer his unfettered take on breaking news stories in the  industry.  In this opinion piece, he offers his thoughts on the good fortune of McGrath, who is leaving Save A Lot to become deputy chairman of rival Lidl,…

Move Effective In Jan. ‘22; Focus Expected To Be On AF

Jewel-Osco veteran named to oversee five VPs and 30 category directors as chain gears up for July 25 start.

Stop & Shop, CVS, TGC, Walmart Also Post Big Revenue Gains

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 regional grocery chain. The announcement coincides with the retirements of Brian C. Cullen and J. Donald Kennedy as co-president and…

Large Food Brokerage Organizations Expand Their National Footprints With New Deals

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 areas of merchandising within the company, including own brands. Saenz will also be responsible for further strengthening the company’s relationships…

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 in Baltimore in 1915. The company sold its traditional distribution business to Richfood in 1994, which later became Supervalu, now…

Pandemic Mayhem: Retailers Post Record Sales In Challenging Times

The transaction is projected to close in the fourth quarter of 2021.

The job fair, which will take place on Thursday, June 10, will include both virtual and in-store interviews.

The announcement was made by the future Co-CEOs of the new organization, Cathy Burns of PMA and Tom Stenzel of United Fresh.

Construction is set to begin as early as June and will last up to 15 months, including a pause during the busy holiday shopping season.

The second largest supermarket chain in the country collaborated with Volvo Trucks North America to make the first commercial 100 percent zero-emission grocery delivery with a Class 8 truck in the U.S. late last week.

The approximately 30,000 sq. ft store, located in Franconia, VA, is the 13th in the country.

Food World and Food Trade News asked a panel of industry professionals to address issues in Deli, Dairy and Bakery as we begin to come out of the COVID-19 restrictions.

In attendance at the “construction kickoff” event for the 131,000 square foot addition are (left to right): Ilya Tlumach, GM, Earth Source; Greg Goss, VP and GM, Sunrise Transport; Jon Steffy, VP and GM, Four Seasons Produce; Nelson Longenecker, VP of Business Innovation, Four Seasons Family of Companies; Jason Hollinger,…

The Mid Atlantic Food Trade Organization (MAFTO) recently awarded four scholarships to students studying food marketing at Saint Joseph’s University’s Academy of Food Marketing. Additionally, the Genuardi Family Foundation announced its scholarship winners for both 2020 and 2021. The primary MAFTO scholarship was Daniel Shell, announced John  J. Brennan, chairman…

JOH announced two new additions to the company:  Patricia "Patti" Herrick and Shelly Hoffheins. Herrick has been named a director in company’s metro division based in Paramus, NJ. In her new role, Herrick will help the our leadership team, drive sales for clients and customers and lead JOH’s initiative to…

RDD Associates recently announced that Steve Hungerbuhler and James Perillo have joined the company. Hungerbuhler has been named a business manager with the fresh division. An accomplished retail food industry professional, Hungerbuhler has an extensive background within procurement and retail merchandising. During his career, he has held various management positions…

The central organizing theme of NGA’s rebranding is focused on the association’s new tag line, “At the Heart of the Community,” which illustrates the importance of independent community grocers to their markets as drivers of the economy as well as support of local families.

When Enrico Piraino took the helm of the newly renamed DePalo Foods, he brought in the next generation of family members to learn the business he hopes they will run in the future.

5 New Stores To Open; Gains From Pandemic Sales Muted

Carlisle, PA-based Ahold Delhaize USA brand seeks to capture market share from Acme and ShopRite.

Chain seeks to leverage buying power and create greater efficiencies. If selected to national team, local category managers will not have to relocate to Boise, ID headquarters.

Five Months After Acquiring FreshDirect, Ahold Delhaize Names Farhan Siddiqi Interim CEO as David McInerney Steps Down

The Keene, NH wholesaler will assume the business at approximately 275 stores from Burris Logistics in late June.

Grocery Discounter Making Progress On Transformation To Wholesale Grocer As Licensees Acquire More Stores

Eddy Named Interim CEO; Baldwin Now Exec Chairman

Retail Business Services, the services company of Ahold Delhaize USA,  announced that Rom Kosla, a food retail veteran with more than 25 years of information technology (IT) experience, has been named as Executive Vice President, IT, and Chief Information Officer (CIO). Kosla will oversee all aspects of IT for the…

Sunbury, PA chain’s comps up 11.9%, net increases 38% in Q4

PE Firm Apollo Global Seeks Exit Strategy

Comp Store Sales Increase 11.9%, Net Up 38% In Fourth Quarter

C-Store Merchant Agrees to $12.2 Million Deal

Weis Markets recently announced it has promoted Greg Zeh to senior vice president and chief information officer. Zeh joined Weis Markets as vice president and CIO in 2016. Since then, he has overseen the reorganization of the Sunbury, PA-based retailer’s information technology (IT) department at a time of significant growth.…

Mt. Vernon Square Unit To Open Later This Month.

Industry veteran promoted to senior VP-merchandising and marketing.

Messier began his grocery career at Hannaford Bros. in 1983 and has worked for either Delhaize or Ahold (which merged in 2017) continuously from that point.

A variety of safety protocols and modifications developed with guidance from public health authorities will be implemented at the annual expo.