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Diane Hicks Returns To Giant Food As SVP Of Store Operations

The industry veteran is leaving her post at Ahold Delhaize USA sister brand Stop & Shop to return to her roots to supervise store ops for the Landover, MD regional chain.
August 30, 2022

The Giant Company’s President Bertram To Exit; Ruane To Fill Top Post On Interim Basis

'-UPDATED August 26, 2022- The Ahold Delhaize USA executive is set to pursue new opportunities as the brand begins its search for his successor.
August 24, 2022

Francis L. “Skip” Genuardi Passes Away At 73

Francis L. "Skip" Genuardi, 73, of Norristown, passed away peacefully August 4 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 29, 1948, in Norristown, he was a son of the late Frank O. Genuardi and Valie Genuardi, and the loving husband to Catharine Genuardi. He worked for…
August 24, 2022

Gerrity’s Debuts The Fresh Grocer Banner At Its Flagship Unit In Scranton

Taking Stock
It took less than two months for the Northeast PA independent retailer to convert the first of its 10 Keystone State units.
August 22, 2022

Niagara University Food Marketing Center Of Excellence To Host ‘Built To Thrive’ Summit

Speakers across the retail and foodservice sectors will share their insights on re-imagining a pathway to growth and innovation themed “Built To Thrive” at the 2022 Niagara University Food Marketing Center of Excellence Innovation Summit on September 21. The conference, which begins at 11:45 a.m. with lunch and a welcome…
August 22, 2022

Metro Beat

Metro Beat
Bozzuto's Holds Vendor Appreciation Golf Outing & Merchandising Marketplace at Foxwoods
August 22, 2022

Soup To Nutz

Soup to Nutz
St. Joseph's U Merges With University of the Sciences; The MAFTO Gala Is Back!
August 22, 2022

Allegiance Ups Rahman, Holmquist Komisky In Merch, Ops Departments

Chairman Katz, CEO Derderian Bullish On Co-Op’s Future
August 22, 2022

Wawa Agrees To Settle Data Breach Lawsuit With 6 States

PA, NJ To Receive Lion’s Share Of $8M Payout
August 22, 2022

Richmond’s Iconic Libbie Market Transitioning To New Ownership

Taking Stock
A few months ago, Rebecca Daniel and Curtis Sammons were offered equity positions at the company and now will help lead the store's next generation.
August 10, 2022

Aisle Chatter

Aisle Chatter
Laffy Taffy Dips Its Toes In NFTs; NGA Accepting Entries For Its Annual Marketing and Merchandising Awards
August 8, 2022

Legislative Line

Legislative Line
Summer Break And Fall Elections
August 8, 2022

Haro, Crishock, Russ, Santoro, Mock Head List Of TGC Changes

Moves Designed To Advance Omnichannel Strategy
August 8, 2022

With Brand Refresh, Threads Uniform Agency Is Bullish On Future Growth

The senior leadership team at Threads Uniform Agency includes (l-r) Jeff Pierce, chief information officer; Stefanie Rogers, VP-sales and marketing; Irina Howard, chief financial officer; Jeff Ukrop, president and CEO.
August 2, 2022

Dollar General, Dollar Tree Announce Key Management Changes

Taking Stock
The recent changes at the nation’s two largest dollar store retailers can best be described as an orderly leadership transition and a stunning management team shakeup.
July 25, 2022

Soup To Nutz

Soup to Nutz
The Giant Company Opens 2 New Stores and Philabundance Cooks Up Some Summer Meals…Let’s Eat!
July 25, 2022

Metro Beat

Metro Beat
Surge in Crime Hurting Independent Operators
July 25, 2022

Rite Aid Opens Collaboration HQ In Philadelphia’s Navy Yard Area

Camp Hill Offices Will Now Serve As Hub
July 24, 2022

Leading Edge With Dan Glei, Executive VP Merchandising and Marketing of KVAT Food Stores

This week’s interviewee is Dan Glei, executive VP of  merchandising & marketing for Abingdon, VA-based KVAT Food Stores whose approximately 140 supermarkets in five Southeastern states trade as Food City.
July 21, 2022

Statehouse Update

NJFC
State Budget Passes along with Favorable Industry Legislation
July 19, 2022

More Changes At Wakefern As Gerrity’s Joins Co-Op, Wing Retires

Taking Stock
The Keasbey, NJ-based company also announced a series of promotions.
July 11, 2022

Aisle Chatter

Aisle Chatter
Frito-Lay Snack Index Explores Summer Trends; H-E-B Comes Out On Top in Grocery eCommerce Game
July 11, 2022

Amazon’s Jassy Building His Team As Herrington, Felton Are Promoted

Will Oversee Worldwide Stores, Operations
July 11, 2022

Legislative Line

Legislative Line
FDA Launches New Dietary Supplement Initiative
July 11, 2022

Dollar Tree Ousts Top Execs As New Board Seeks Greater Value

Late last month, the Chesapeake, VA-based discount retailer announced a number of leadership changes it said would support the company’s growth and accelerate implementation of its value creation initiatives.
July 11, 2022

2022 FOOD TRADE NEWS Market Study Issue: Inflation Fuels Strong Sales; ShopRite Dominates Again

Target, Costco, Wawa Are Biggest Gainers In $111.8B Region
June 29, 2022

Retailers Ride The Inflation Gusts; In-Stock Store Conditions Were A Differentiator

Taking Stock
Grocery stores continued to produce robust sales propelled almost entirely by price increases.
June 28, 2022

Statehouse Update

NJFC
New Jersey’s Bag Ban Is In Place. What’s Next?
June 27, 2022

Metro Beat

Metro Beat
NSA Women's Forum a Big Success/Parisi Named Pres at Gristede's/D'Ags
June 27, 2022

Soup To Nutz

Soup to Nutz
2022 Market Study; In-Person Trade Shows Are Back; Maria’s Trip to Sicily
June 27, 2022

Gerrity’s To Become Wakefern’s Newest Member

The Scranton, PA-based independent retailer will become the grocery co-op’s 48th member. Its 10 stores will all trade under The Fresh Grocer banner.
June 27, 2022

Geresbeck’s Owner Carl Greely Passes Away At 92

Carl Greeley, owner of Geresbeck’s stores in Baltimore, passed away last month at the age of 92. Greeley was born and raised in Baltimore. He attended school in the city but dropped out at age 16 to help support his family. He learned meatcutting at a local market before joining…
June 21, 2022

Inflation, In-Stock Conditions Were Key Components For Retailers’ Success

Taking Stock
Retailers have been in a world where unit sales are down (from a year ago) but the rampant inflation rate (11.9 percent overall during May and even higher when measuring food products alone) which has kept their top line numbers strong.
June 21, 2022

Aisle Chatter

Aisle Chatter
Teamwork Makes The Dream Work
June 21, 2022

Legislative Line

Legislative Line
White House To Host Major Food Conference
June 21, 2022

2022 FOOD WORLD Market Study Issue: Fueled By Inflation, Retailers Maintain Strong Sales Results

Giant, WM, CVS, Food Lion, Albertsons Top Leaderboard
June 20, 2022

Changes At Wakefern Coming: COO/President Sheridan Announces Retirement, Lane Resigns As EVP

The largest grocery wholesaler in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast will be searching for a new president/COO and a new executive vice president over the next 16 months.
June 9, 2022

The Giant Company Names Jennifer Heinzen New VP-Team Experience

The Giant Company recently announced that Jennifer Heinzen Krueger has been named VP-team experience effective May 30. She replaces Matt Lutcavage who is pursuing a new opportunity outside of the company. In her new position, Krueger will lead the human resources team, focusing on fostering a culture of care and…
May 26, 2022

Weis Continues Strong Sales, Earnings Trends

Taking Stock
The Sunbury, PA-based retailer posted net sales totaled $1.1 billion in Q1, compared to $1.0 billion for the same period in 2021, up 9.7 percent.
May 23, 2022

Balford Management Team Puts Spotlight On Employees And Service

During its 130-year history, the privately-held company has always had a progressive approach to management succession, maintaining a practice where a new leadership team was prepared to take over once the previous ownership group was ready to step back and let the new leadership team lead the company into the…
May 23, 2022