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Metro Beat
Inserra Shoprite Opens 80,000 Sq Ft Marvel
November 22, 2021

Soup To Nutz

Soup to Nutz
Giant Opens A New Store In Northeast Philly; MAFTO Helps The Food Insecure
November 22, 2021

Price Chopper/Tops Merger Gains Federal Trade Commission Assent

C&S Wholesale To Acquire 12 Divested Stores
November 22, 2021

NYC, Philly To Serve As Omnichannel Growth Models For Ahold Delhaize USA

At Investors Day, Execs Detail ‘Leading Together’ Strategy
November 22, 2021

New Save A Lot Opens In Camden, NJ At The Site Of Former Price Rite

November 19, 2021

Aisle Chatter

Aisle Chatter
Jones Soda Co. Brings Back Turkey & Gravy Flavor; Paterakis Family and H&S Bakeries Honored
November 16, 2021

Safeway Buys Two, Crofton To Close; Shoppers Food Down To 20 B-W Units

Taking Stock
When the damage from this ongoing recent train wreck is tallied, the Bowie, MD-based retailer will be down to 17 stores in Maryland and only three remaining in Virginia.
November 16, 2021

DeBoer Will Replace Retiring Antolock As President Of HT

Veteran Retail Exec To Assume Helm Of Kroger Unit Feb. 1
November 16, 2021

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Legislative Line
GMO Labeling Law Takes Hold
November 16, 2021

Giant Food President Ira Kress Receives 2021 Pete Manos Award

37-Year Veteran Receives Award For leadership and community involvement. Additionally, the Maryland Retailer’s Association inducts five new members into its Hall of Fame.
November 8, 2021

Soup To Nutz

Soup to Nutz
Review of ExpoEast plus Bimbo’s contribution to Philadelphia schools
October 27, 2021

Statehouse Update

NJFC
BagUp NJ Toolkit Unveiled
October 25, 2021

Metro Beat

Metro Beat
Krasdale Host Anniversary Gala/Acosta holds inaugural Charity Golf outing
October 25, 2021

Wakefern Fetes 75th Anniversary; Retail Sales Dip Slightly To $17.8B

EVP Chris Lane believes wholesale co-op’s long-term strategic plan will enhance future growth, particularly in e-commerce.
October 22, 2021

Aisle Chatter

Aisle Chatter
Innovative Drive-Thru Only Grocery Store With Retro Feel Debuts In South Carolina
October 19, 2021

Is John Mackey The Most Influential Grocery Leader Of The Past 40 Years?

Taking Stock
The founder and retiring CEO of Whole Foods changed the grocery landscape with an operating and merchandising model consisting of more perishables, more retail foodservice, and an unwavering approach to promoting the value of healthy foods.
October 19, 2021

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Congress Has Tight Fall Agenda
October 19, 2021

Kroger To Enter Northeast With Ocado Powered Fulfillment Center

New CFCs Also To Be Built In FL, SoCal
October 19, 2021

Weis Highlights Continued Growth At Annual Vendor Meeting

The Sunbury, PA-based retailer also announced an expanded supply chain arrangement with C&S Wholesale Grocers as it plans its own distribution capabilities enhancements.
October 1, 2021

Citarella Names Rich Durante CEO

Prior to joining Citarella, Durante served as chief merchandising officer at North Carolina-based chain, The Fresh Market, and has held executive positions at AG Supermarket Holdings, Balducci’s Market, and Balducci’s On The Go Cafe.
September 27, 2021

Advantage Group Names Denise Mullen Senior Director of U.S. Client Services

Advantage Group International recently announced the appointment of Denise Mullen to the role of senior director, U.S. client services. Mullen joins the global organization, headquartered in Canada, to service a portfolio of leading American CPG supplier and grocery retail. Mullen most recently oversaw one of the beauty care teams in category management…
September 22, 2021

Mid-Atlantic Food Trade Organization Recognizes Four 2020 Scholarship Recipients

The Mid Atlantic Food Trade Organization (MAFTO) recently awarded its 2020 scholarships to recipients selected by the organization’s scholarships committee based on academic success, overall excellence of character, and potential for community contributions and leadership. Since 2005, MAFTO has awarded 138 scholarships totaling $434,000. Each of this year’s chosen students…
September 20, 2021

Metro Beat

Metro Beat
Durante named CEO at Citarella/ Livoti's Joins ASG
September 20, 2021

Soup To Nutz

Soup to Nutz
Fighting Hunger Month's History And What Retailers Are Doing To Combat It
September 20, 2021

Rite Aid To Open ‘Enterprise HQ’ In Philly’s Navy Yard District

New Base To House In-Person Meetings, Company Gatherings
September 20, 2021

Aisle Chatter

Aisle Chatter
The Rise Of Cashierless Checkout Technology
September 13, 2021

Howard Klein, Klein’s ShopRite, Dies At 63

The son of retail pioneers Ralph and Shirley Klein, and the executive who oversaw the company’s legal and administrative duties, has passed away after a long illness.
September 13, 2021

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Delta Variant And Consumer Spending
September 13, 2021

Kroger Posts Solid Q2 Results; Omnichannel Plan Is Paying Off

Retailer Also Inks New Labor Deal For R-N Stores
September 13, 2021

SNAP Benefits To Increase By Record 21 Percent On October 1

Thrifty Food Plan Gets Much Needed Revision
September 13, 2021

With New Digital Ad Push, Instacart Comes Closer To Creating Its Own Trade Channel

Taking Stock
The San Francisco-based digital grocery delivery firm already has the dominant share of the home delivery business from traditional brick and mortar food retailers and now is looking to further bolster its revenue by ramping up its efforts to sell more digital advertising.
September 13, 2021

Ahold Delhaize Names Dave Bass To Oversee Its FreshDirect Business

Company veteran to serve as managing director for retailer’s New York City-based online fresh food business. Interim CEO Farhan Siddiqi will return to full-time role as Ahold Delhaize’s chief digital officer.
September 10, 2021

Metro Beat

Metro Beat
Bozzuto's Merchandising Marketplace Is Big Success; CIFI Holds Industry Panel Discussion
August 17, 2021

Soup To Nutz

Soup to Nutz
Amazon Fresh arrives in Pennsylvania; MAFTO Community Care Package helps feed the underserved
August 17, 2021

Estevez, Ferreira, Katz, Mignosi Elected To ARS/Foodtown Board

Mobarak, Parisi, L. Scaduto, Shakoor, Derderian Also Named
August 16, 2021

Headscratcher Of The Year: Herkert To Replace McGrath As Save A Lot CEO On Interim Basis

Beleaguered discount retailer has hired failed ex-Supervalu CEO Craig Herkert as chief executive of the company. Meanwhile, former CEO Kenneth McGrath remains at SAL as he prepares to become deputy chairman of rival Lidl on October 1.
August 13, 2021

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Legislative Line
Agriculture Spending Bill Advances
August 9, 2021

Aisle Chatter

Aisle Chatter
Walmart Partners With Adobe To Sell Its eCommerce Technologies
August 9, 2021

The Fresh Market’s IPO Attempt Smells Like Another Investor Money Grab

Taking Stock
The specialty merchant, which went public in 2010 and then exited six years later when PE firm Apollo Global Management acquired it, is once again seeking the IPO route.
August 9, 2021

Douglas To Replace Spinner As UNFI’s Chief Executive Officer

Stahl Named Chairman Of the Board
August 9, 2021