Retailers Look To AI To Address COVID-19 Sanitaation Needs

The new DC will encompass approximately 2.2 million square feet and service the Lakeland, FL-based retailer's stores in the Carolinas and Virginia.

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The Sunbury, PA-based retailer announced stellar sales and earnings in its recently completed third quarter, which ended September 26.

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The Zandaam, the Netherlands-based retailer that operates five banners in the U.S. reported overall third quarter net sales of $20.8 billion (17.8 billion euros), up 6.8 percent, or 10.1 percent at constant exchange rates.

Driven by COVID-19 related sales gains, the employee-owned discounter will add jobs at all stores and increase wages for new and current associates at its two distribution centers.

Former Walmart, Family Dollar Executive To Oversee All Aspects Of Landover, MD-based Retailer’s Store Operations

The announcement was made at Wakefern’s virtual annual meeting held on October 22 during which chairman and CEO Joseph S. Colalillo, president and COO Joe Sheridan, and executive VP Chris Lane addressed Wakefern shareholders, store management and staff.

The Byron Center, MI-based wholesaler's Severn, MD full-service warehouse is expected to supply Amazon Fresh units with grocery items in the Mid-Atlantic and other future locations in the Northeast.

The change in vendor funding for the Sunbury, PA-based retailer will eliminate ad fees, slotting fees, scan handling fees, store ship recap fees, in-store execution fees, electronic marketing redemptions, mix and match redemptions, volume incentives, new store opening billings and joint business plan fees.

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Sprouts Opens Their Second Philly Area Store; MAFTO Care Packages Program To Benefit Hunger Agencies

Despite A Terrible Taste Profile, Kraft's New Limited Edition Product Is A Brilliant Marketing Move

JOH recently announced the promotion of Laura George to vice president of human resources. George began her career with JOH in 2013. At that time, she had many years of experience in human resources, primarily in higher education. “I was looking for new challenges and opportunities to grow,” she said.…

MBBWL Sees Tax Gains For State, More Choice For Consumers

Acme Market’s offer was the highest among four bidders at yesterday’s auction to acquire 27 stores from bankrupt Kings Food Markets and Balducci’s Food Lover’s Market. The stores will be managed by Albertson’s Mid-Atlantic division and plans call for the Kings and Balducci’s banners to remain in place.

Nation’s largest wholesaler makes change at top after two key customers announce plans to leave the Keene, NH-based distributor.

USDA to Decide On “Product of USA”

New Jersey-based retailer co-op signs 10-year deal effective late 2021; UNFI to build new 1.3 million SF distribution center in Allentown, PA

Like other retailers and wholesalers that have benefited from COVID-19 demand, UNFI’s sales and earnings jumped significantly in Q4 and fiscal 2020. Its longtime CEO Steve Spinner announced his retirement by next July as the company experiences a stock price tumble.

Through this partnership, select stores in all five boroughs will begin offering their inventory online and via local delivery to underserved communities.

ESM Ferolie announced on September 1 the integration of LBM Sales, LLC into its sales and marketing agency. LBM Sales, LLC was founded in 1972 to represent confection, snack, beverage and grocery manufacturers to supermarkets, convenience stores, drug stores and distributors in the Upstate New York Market. Kevin Weiner and…

As we do each year, Food Trade News asked some local retailers to discuss the way they address Hispanic Heritage Month in their stores. This year we are focusing on the impact of COVID-19 on these retailers’ operations. Our panelists are Jim Bottino, president of Bottino’s ShopRites, and Ivan Bueno,…

King Kullen has promoted three veteran executives who have more than 100 combined years of experience working for the Bethpage, NY retailer. Joseph W. Brown has been elevated to executive VP of the Long Island merchant. He began his career at King Kullen as a teenager 47 years ago and most recently served…

NJFC Trade Relations Conference to go Virtual

New division officially began on September 13 covering 275 stores with annual sales of $ 6 billion.

September is Family Meals Month and Fight Hunger Month

Michael J. Taverna, retired from Ahold USA, passed away unexpectedly on September 21 at his home; he was 66. Taverna was born on January 4, 1954 in the Bronx, NY. He was a son of Joseph Taverna Sr. and Pauline (Opalin) Taverna. A wonderful father, brother and friend, Taverna was…

If TLI Bedrock gains control, it should be prepared add more than $100 million above the final selling price to make Kings competitive on all levels once again.

COVID-19 Expanded Resources Available

A former defense contractor talks about how his entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for clean living led to the formation of his international plant-based milks company.

NGA Partners WIth Cornell University To Offer COVID-19 Playbook Workshop For Grocery Leaders

The combination of Acme Markets and Safeway’s Eastern Division creates powerhouse $6 billion division with 275 stores and 30,000 associates. Albertsons veteran Jim Perkins will serve as president with Tom Lofland, Bill Crosby, Rena Shiles, Donovan Ford and Jay Schneider named to new executive positions.

After a long tenure as chief executive of Rite Aid which ended last year, rival Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA) has named John Standley of president of the global firm’s Walgreens drug unit August 31. In his new post, he will lead all Walgreens operations, and will have responsibility for…

Expansion Will Bring U.S. Store Total To More Than 150 Discount Units

Investment Firm TLI Bedrock Seeks To Acquire Struggling Upscale NJ-Based Retailer

Wegmans Opens In The Hudson Valley; PA 30 Day Fund Aids Small Businesses

Industry Events Slowly (And Safely) Returning

Kroger To Take On Amazon And Walmart WIth New E-Commerce Marketplace