The PA-based drug chain seeks buyers for its 1,240 remaining stores.

Affinity Group's Chiodo named Dean's Award winner and Northeast Grocery Inc.'s John Persons received Corporate Leadership Award.

Both industry veterans have been vital to the growth of the retail co-op in the New York Metro market in recent years.

As a protest marker, I’m guessing Omer Gajial, Albertsons’ executive VP-chief merchandising and digital officer, is taking a noble stand. He recently sent a broadcast email to the company’s vendors essentially stating that the Boise, ID-based chain will not accept price increases driven by tariffs. Of course, there are exceptions…

If you're looking for a unique Mother's Day gift, Kraft Mac & Cheese has an idea for you.

A change that is strongly supported by food trade associations, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced in late March that the agency intends to extend the compliance date for the Food Traceability Rule by 30 months. You may recall from my prior commentaries on this subject that the Food…

Annual impact study also focuses on overall well-being and giving back.

ShopRite launches new integrated marketing campaign, “We Are Here;” the 11th DeCicco & Sons store opens in Sleepy Hollow NY; and more.

The Giant Company's new Jenkintown, PA store debuts and it's time to register for IDDBA's 2025 Dairy Deli Bakery show.

Have you looked at your financial portfolio lately? Are you still bullish about the current state of our economy? Politics aside, in an informal poll of 14 retailers in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, none seemed very optimistic about the near-term future of their businesses, and some said they are already…

101 million square foot automated depot is slated to open in 2030

The retailer honored 25 associates at its annual meeting in Carlisle, PA.

The litigation party continues among the companies involved in the failed Kroger-Albertsons merger, plus more news from the market

The latest developments in legislation on Capitol Hill.

The food industry continues to support great causes like fighting hunger and supporting disease research.

Steve Allison is a veteran of The Giant Company and Carl Sievers serves as divisional VP for the Central Region at EG America

Acrimony persists in aftermath of failed merger.

The discounted deal is valued at approximately $1 billion and former president and COO Duncan MacNaughton will lead the company.

Charles Krasne was a groundbreaker in our industry who paved the way for today's industry leaders.

Happy Spring! We’ve made it through another round of ice, sleet, snow and rain this past winter, and I am ready for all that is to come; baseball; heading down the shore; grilling season; and flowers everywhere! Time to breathe! It isn’t very often we have ground up new stores…

The deal represents the culmination of negotiations begun in December.

As Governor Josh Shapiro unveiled his state budget before a joint session of the Pennsylvania House and Senate in early February, he discussed key legislative priorities and economic policies, a number of which will resonate with and potentially impact our members. The governor’s proposal outlines an approximately 8 percent increase…

Redner’s Markets recently announced the promotion of Chris Morgan to director of meat operations. In this role, he will oversee all aspects of meat operations, including buying, merchandising, sales, profitability, and quality control. Morgan brings more than 22 years of experience with Redner’s having served in various roles on the…

Charles Krasne of Krasdale Foods and Carol Rabb Goldberg of Stop & Shop were pioneers in the industry at their respective companies.

Kroger named Ronald Sargent as its interim CEO to replace McMullen in the aftermath of an internal investigation let to his resignation.

  No, it’s not a Russian conspiracy theory - although that might be more credible than to believe that the two protagonists in the biggest failed merger deal in the history of the grocery business have left or will leave their CEO posts in the less than 90 days. And,…

Three months ago, after Kroger’s attempt to acquire Albertsons failed, you might have guessed that the company’s bad judgment or bad luck would have cost CEO Rodney McMullen his job. After all, with nearly a billion dollars wasted and the morale of its associates impacted by the long, slow grind…

Dan Amoroso Jr. will remain co-chairman and treasurer and Kevin Barr appointed chief financial officer.

Updates from Washington on the Farm Bill, Country of Origin Labeling, tariffs and the Food Safety Summit.

Also, a new book - "The Art Of Trader Joe's" takes a look at the retailer's dedication to creativity through the usage of art throughout its stores and on its packaging.

Parent company to Giant Food, The Giant Company, Food Lion and Hannaford said that its focus will continue to remain on omnichannel and health through its "'Growing Together' strategy.

At first blush, it might seem like the motivation behind the recently announced acquisition by Southeastern Grocers (SEG) of approximately 170 Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarkets (and more than 150 liquor stores) was created for the survival of its chief executive Anthony Hucker as well as its primary supplier partner for…

The Food Industry Association has announced the recent promotions of Ashley Eisenbeiser, Peter Collins and Deborah Stewart to elevated roles within food safety, membership and meeting services, respectively, furthering FMI’s commitment to serving the industry at the highest standards. FMI President and CEO Leslie G. Sarasin said, “Our members appreciate…

CFA sees false narrative in FTC's recent report accusing three national grocery retailers of exploiting pandemic-era supply chain disruptions to inflate prices and pad profits.

ShopRite's Can Can 2025 delivered sales and RDD Associates gathered for its annual bootcamp.

News from NJFC's Annual Membership Meeting and upcoming Trade Relations Conference, and congrats to PFMA's Alex Baloga on his appointment to the Philadelphia City Council's Food and Nutrition Security Task Force.

Hucker will add chairman duties to his current roles of president and CEO of SEG, which Aldi had purchased in 2024 from private equity firms Osterweis Capital Management, Millstreet Capital Management LLC and Lone Star Funds.

Evolving industry impacted by economic uncertainty, sustainability, convenience

The executive helped guide C&S for more than 30 years and had recently come out of retirement to guide the wholesaler.

Sure, the economic crisis with Mexico and Canada was averted - at least for 30 days - but the threat of hefty tariffs on our neighboring counties remains. And what’s the trade off? If you believe that improving security at our borders will make enough of a difference to largely…