Fiscal 2021 Agriculture Spending Bill Introduced

Supermarkets Expected To Open In Fairfax, VA; Franconia, VA; Chevy Chase, MD

Six of the largest retailers doing business in the Mid-Atlantic achieved strong quarterly performances as consumers continued to purchase retail food at near record levels.

Project construction began in January 2020 and the new expanded facility is expected to add 30 new jobs.

Bankruptcy Court awards Red Hook, Douglaston Fairway stores to Bogopa (Food Bazaar) in bid against the Conte Brothers (Key Food).

David Zallie Buys Out Brothers George, Jr. And Bruce; Will Operate 11 ShopRites

Pandemic Lingers On, But It Doesn't Stop New Store Openings

Wawa's Milestones; PFMA Announces New Slate Of Officers

The Silver Spring, MD-based single store operator, whose history dates back to 1922, was known for unique product mix and community involvement.

After merging with entrepreneur John Kluge in 1956, Finkelstein led one of Baltimore-Washington’s largest brokerage firms for nearly 40 years.

Seeking efficiency, Albertsons creates $6 bllion Mid-Atlantic division.

Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association Hosts Its 2020 Annual Conference Virtually

Summer Arrives, But Not Much Else

Moves Follow Grieshaber’s Upcoming Retirement

Effective in September, Albertsons’ divisions will combine to create 275 stores with annual sales of approximately $6 billion to be headquartered in Malvern, PA.

Stop & Shop, CVS, Walmart Solid; Giant Makes Big Gains

As the trade awaits the debut of Amazon’s new unnamed grocery store concept (likely to debut in Woodland Hills, CA later this year), the country’s fastest growing retailer has been quietly adding locations to its roster that most likely will be utilized as full-service supermarkets. That new concept is expected…

There's never been a year like this one as retailers adapted to new ways of servicing their customers, protecting their associates and pushing hard to keep supply chains functional.

JOH recently announced that Joe Tavalone has been named an account executive in its non-foods division. He joins JOH after 26 years with KKM, LLC. During his last 10 years at KKM, Tavalone served as senior vice president of sales responsible for the management of the company’s healthcare segment in…

COVID-19: Building The Plane While Flying It

Annual Market Study Issue; Fantozzi Elevated To VP/CFO at Allegiance

Follow Up On The New Normal As COVID-19 Changes Direction And The Local Economy Opens Up

By Jason Lotter, Scott Dotson, Corey Boles Since the first cases in the U.S. emerged in early 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the personal and work lives of individuals across the country. Personal habits, social interactions, travel and business practices have been impacted. Grocers, ranging from single, family-owned stores…

Acosta has announced the appointment of John Carroll as chief growth officer, effective June 15, 2020. In this newly created role, Carroll will be responsible for identifying and harnessing opportunities to drive growth for Acosta’s current and prospective clients and customers. He will report to Acosta’s CEO Darian Pickett and…

Most All Retailers’ Revenues Boosted By COVID-19 Buying Patterns.

In A Time of Unrest And Social Injustice, Companies Take Action

OMG – And It is Only June

As he's done for 41 previous years, Jeff give his take on the market leaders in the core Baltimore-Washington market.

The principals behind the $1.56 billion merger between the Hanover, PA-based salted snacks company and New York-based Collier Creek Holdings also discuss potential future opportunities.

COVID-related issues are reasons given, but were FTC constraints also a factor?

It is expected that the newly combined company will trade under the ticker symbol “Utz” on the New York Stock Exchange once the transaction is completed in the third quarter of 2020.

When the deal is completed, the Salisbury, NC-based division of Ahold Delhaize USA will operate nearly 700 stores in Georgia and the Carolinas. SEG seeks to divest remaining Bi-Lo units.

Daryl Thomas, Herr’s senior vice president of sales, is transitioning to senior vice president of strategic opportunities.  He will also retain the title of senior advisor to the CEO. Herr’s has created this new role to dedicate more focus to on exploring new strategic business opportunities, deepening relationships with key…

The board of directors of Philabundance, the 35-year-old nonprofit dedicated to ending hunger in the Delaware Valley, has announced the selection of Loree D. Jones as chief executive officer, succeeding Glenn Bergman, who left the organization at the end of March after a successful tenure as executive director. Jones will…

ASG has announced the promotions of Francisco Nieves to vice president of sales and Michelle Mendoza to vice president of marketing and customer experience. Nieves has more than 23 years of experience in the industry and joined ASG in 2017, as senior director of sales where he focused on securing…

Wakefern Food Corp., the Keasbey, NJ-based wholesaler, has promoted Laura Kind to VP-brand strategy and announced that Ranjana Choudhry has joined the large cooperative as VP-advertising and social media. Kind joined Wakefern in December 2018 as director of own brands marketing and packaging. Wakefern said he was pivotal in driving…

Elected Officials Turn To Food Industry For Guidance On How To Safely Reopen The Economy

In Times Of Need, The Food Industry Really Steps Up

The clouds are getting thicker and grayer as they ponder their future in this evolving “new normal” operating environment.

After 10 months as interim president of Giant Food, parent firm Ahold Delhaize USA has removed the “temporary” tag and named the 36-year veteran of the Landover, MD-based chain president.