Metro Beat
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
Legislative Line
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
Legislative Line
Legislative Line
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
Legislative Line
Legislative Line
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
Legislative Line
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
