Several associates from Wakefern, ShopRite, and Colgate-Palmolive were honored on May 16 at the Tribute to Women & Industry (TWIN) Awards Dinner hosted by the YWCA Union County at the Parsippany Hilton in Parsippany, NJ. The awards recognize the achievements and significant contributions made by women within their industries in managerial,…

200 leaders in the NJ food retail and distribution business gathered to discuss the e-commerce explosion and disruption currently taking place in the industry.

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With 94 million customers and 722 warehouses across the globe (including 535 in the U.S.) and a number of Instagram fan accounts dedicated to the wholesaler, Costco has a zealous shopper fan base, an accomplishment in this day and age where store loyalty is hard to come by. CNBC.com recently…

Last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a public letter urging the food industry to get behind standardizing the phrase, “Best If Used By” on food product date labels. The missive cites confusion among consumers between that and similarly used phrases such as “Use By” or “Sell By”…

The independent retailer is celebrating with an exciting lineup of summer events, contests, and collaborations.

The Carlisle, PA-based retailer was on hand to commemorate the groundbreaking of its salad and produce vendor's new 250,000 sq. foot greenhouse.

Target Corporation on May 22 announced its first quarter 2019 performance, including comparable sales growth of 4.8 percent driven by a 4.3 percent increase in comparable traffic. The company reported GAAP earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations of $1.53 in first quarter 2019, up 15.1 percent from $1.33 in…

Kroger has announced that it is the exclusive U.S. grocery retail partner for Loop, a global circular shopping platform that uses a reusable and returnable program to help manage consumer product packaging. The eco-friendly system is the brainchild of TerraCycle CEO Tom Szaky, who so far has gotten 25 companies…

The Mid-Atlantic regional produce distributor and processor of fresh fruits and vegetables announced the addition of Hearn Kirkwood to its portfolio.

The five-year pact protects benefits, increases wages, expands non-discrimination language, requires earlier notification of scheduling, and provides for additional shop stewards.

For the second time in nine months an independent supermarket operator in Lancaster County has decided to sell its business to a larger chain. Quarryville, PA based Ferguson & Hassler announced May 20 that it will close its store at 100 Towns Edge Drive on June 19 and sell it…

Walmart reported increased revenue and profit in its 2020 fiscal first quarter, with increased online sales and strong numbers in food, beverage and general merchandise. Walmart’s e-commerce grew 37 percent, boosted by online grocery sales as it ups its competition with Amazon and other online retailers for customers. Earlier this…

CNN Business recently reported that Aldi, the German discount grocery chain, is upending the American supermarket landscape. With its cult-like following, hard-to-beat bargain basement prices, and its expected growth to 2,500 stores in the States by the end of 2022, it is on target to become the third largest U.S.…

As the Reading, PA based retailer approaches its 50th anniversary, it looks to a fresh prototype and new stores to drive future growth.

Garafalo ShopRite opens its sixth location and Campbell's ready to move forward with Bolthouse Farms sale.

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Wawa Day is celebrated by toasting the community with more than 2 million cups of free coffee.

The newest DeCicco & Sons opens; plus a tribute to Bill Weimer of O'Mara Sales & Marketing.

After years of operating robust and successful retail divisions, Affinity Group Infusion and Affinity Group FMS will be merged into a single retail-focused entity: Affinity Group Retail. To lead this business, industry veteran Bill Chiodo has been selected as president, Affinity Group Retail. Affinity Group Retail has named Bill Chiodo…

Lidl is collaborating with online wholesaler Boxed to offer delivery option to its customers.

Negotiations between Acme Markets and United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1776 Keystone State have been completed, resulting in a new 4-year contract.

Kroger partners up with private equity firm Lindsay Goldberg to create a new platform for emerging CPG brands.

Walmart announced today that it will be offering free NextDay shipping on up to 220,000 general merchandise items on Walmart.com eligible orders of$35 or more. The one-day delivery option, which unlike Amazon Prime, will have no membership fee, is now available to customers in Phoenix and Las Vegas and is…

Investment includes new store, 14 remodels, 6 new fuel centers.

UNFI's new organizational structure overlooks legacy Supervalu executives for key leadership positions.

Inventory and prescriptions from the shuttered pharmacies sold to CVS and Walgreens.

When it comes to coupons, paper is still king.

SNAP remains a political football.

The Pennsylvania legislative session heats up.

Krasdale Foods, a 110-year-old, privately owned company providing grocery distribution, merchandising, and marketing to independent grocery store owners, announced that Gus Lebiak has been promoted to chief operating officer of Alpha 1 Marketing, an affiliate of Krasdale Foods Inc. Lebiak, who joined the company more than six years ago, will…

Over the past 12 years, Tops Friendly Markets, a strong presence in the Western New York market since its founding in 1962, has experienced some challenging times. The regional chain was acquired by Morgan Stanley Private Equity in 2007, then sold back to a management group led by CEO Frank…

Kings Food Markets and Balducci’s Food Lover’s Market announced the promotion of Stephen Palisi-Reynolds, CPA to vice president and controller of Kings and Balducci’s. In his new role, Stephen will also assume additional responsibilities for the Treasury function for the company. He will report to Jim Moriarty, executive vice president…

It’s been a busy month at Albertsons, which announced that Jim Donald will be leaving his post as president and chief executive April 25 to become co-chairman of the company. He will be replaced by Vivek Sankaran, former CEO PepsiCo Foods North America, who has been appointed to fill those roles.   Locally, Acme Markets, one of Albertsons’ 14 operating divisions,…

Specialty foods continues to be one of the fastest growing segments in the industry, with total sales of $140.3 billion in 2017 and no signs of slowing down. According to the Specialty Food Association’s annual “State of the Specialty Food Industry 2018” report released last June, specialty food sales outpaced…

St. Joe's hosts an International Summit and Dietz & Watson is popping up this summer!

Pathmark reemerges and Krasdale honors its female store owners and businesswomen with annual luncheon.

As Jim Donald steps down as Albertsons' CEO, he's placing a strong bet that Vivek Sankaran is the right man for the job.

In a first for the company, Giant/Martin’s celebrated the grand openings of six stores in four states on April 5.  Five of the stores, which are former Shop ‘n Save locations the Carlisle, PA based division of Ahold Delhaize USA acquired earlier this year, are branded Martin’s Food Markets and…

Jeff Metzger's analysis of the status of the UNFI-Supervalu merger, plus the rest of the news of the market.