Economic Fears Also A Factor; No Shift To Central Merch

Already facing an uphill battle in the court of public opinion (which includes no members of either company’s executive team or the investment community), a new force emerged this month with the singular intent to “Stop the Merger.”

For the past month, we’ve been hearing about impending major changes at ADUSA with most of the speculation centered around company-wide job separations (including several senior level leaders) and the prospect of returning to a centralized merchandising model.

Own Brands, Digital Sales Were Key Contributors

Sunbury, PA Chain Records Stellar Q4 Numbers

Give Consumers What They Want: Allow The Sale Of Wine In Grocery Stores   

Key Food Kicks Off Trade Show Season/ John Cats Pens Best Seller

The New Jersey Food Council (NJFC) Introduces “Beyond Essential” Theme At Annual Meeting For 2023

In his new role, Bertram will be tasked to accelerate the company's growth, working closely with its founder and CEO Josh Domingues and internal department leaders to further develop capabilities and innovation that impacts the connected problems of food insecurity and food waste.

German Grocer Pays $144.6M For 69-Acre Site

CEO Jassy Still Bullish On Physical Grocery Stores

RDD Associations recently announced that James Perillo has been promoted to the position of vice president of frozen foods and produce. Perillo James joined RDD in January 2021 and has served as director of business development for fresh foods and produce and as a business manager responsible for several clients. …

FMI – The Food Industry Association recently announced the promotions of two professionals at the organization, Steve Markenson and Kelli Windsor, both of whom have increased the focus of the food and fast-moving consumer products industry’s lens through insights and online communications. Markenson has been appointed to vice president, research…

After resigning from The Giant Co. in August, Bertram joins growing Toronto-based firm that connects retailers with consumers to find discounted food products in stores.

How Viral TikTok Recipes Influence Shopping Choices

Joe Sheetz has been named chairman of the Sheetz board of directors. Sheetz, who was previously executive vice chairman, served as the Altoona-based c-store chain’s president and CEO from 2013 to 2018, and served solely as CEO until December 2021. He was succeeded by his brother Travis Sheetz as CEO…

GOP Chaos And What’s Next

47-Year Vet To Retire On March 31

In what remains the best top-to-top forum for retailers and suppliers to exchange ideas, this year’s conference held late last month in Orlando, FL proved that some of the real worries from last year’s meetings hadn’t been as awful as some feared.

NJFC Accepting Applications for 2023 Scholarships

JOH announced last month that Ron Briggs has been awarded the prestigious Harry O'Hare Award for 2022. He is an account executive in the company’s Pittsburgh/Cleveland office and a 23-year veteran of JOH. Each year, this honor is given to the person who most personifies the values and qualities that…

The dividend issuance was first announced on October 14 at the time of the Kroger-Albertsons merger agreement release and was originally scheduled to be paid to all shareholders on November 7 of last year.

As we begin a new year, Food Trade News and Food World asked several area retailers to opine on some of the issues they will face in 2023.

Weis Markets recently announced the promotion of Tonya Woytowich to director of general merchandise (GM) and health and beauty care (HBC). In this position, she will oversee the company’s health and beauty care, general merchandise, seasonal general merchandise and grocery non-edible (pet and greeting cards) categories. She reports to Mike…

The New York City-based supermarket co-op recently held its first vendor meeting in nearly four years at the Teaneck (NJ) Marriott at Glenpointe. Nearly 900 suppliers, brokers and distributors attended the event which was canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-related restrictions and concerns.

Year in Review - Tsunami of Challenges Confirm Food Retailers are Beyond Essential

Dietz & Watson Gears Up for Playoffs With The "Bird Dog"; Retailers Help Curb Childhood Hunger

Troubled Drug Chain Begins Search For Another Leader

NYC Retailers Push for Stronger Law Enforcement Against Thiefs

There is genuine retailer anxiety that grocery inflation will continue to rise (or at best, moderate slightly), supply chain functionality will improve (but will still be noticeable enough to create worry) and that shrink from theft will continue to be a growing factor.

Grocery Tech Trends In 2023

Longtime produce industry executive and retired Four Seasons CEO Ron Carkoski passed away January 5 at the age of 69 surrounded by his family. Carkoski was known as a strong leader with a big heart, for his sense of humor and musical talent, and as someone who made an impact…

WA Court Decision Could Provide Clearer Path For Overall Deal

118th Congress Convenes

John Maganas was born in Jersey City, NJ, one of three children born to Greek immigrants. He grew up White Plains, NY and Stamford, CT and attended the University of Alabama (where he played one year as an offensive tackle on the Crimson Tide’s football team) before transferring to Connecticut…

Seasons Greetings and all the best in the New Year!

MAFTO Brings Joy To Children This Holiday Season; Tom Ridge Scholarship From PFMA

Last Three DCs To Be Added In 2023

Wegmans Make Its Top Ten Debut in This Year's Purpose Power Index; Iconic Candy Brand Celebrates 75 Years With Short Film

Inflation, Supply Chain Challenges Still Prevalent