2024 Wakefern Showcase is a big success and the Metro New York food industry was prominently featured at Brooklyn's annual Caribbean Day Parade and West Indian American Carnival Association Parade.

Good news for PA supermarket operators as PLCB finally okays sales of malt beverages, in addition to beer and wine. And, congrats to Tricia Greyshock and the entire NFRA team on a fantastic convention in National Harbor, MD.

The International Longshoremen’s Union (ILA) agreed to suspend their three-day strike at 36 U.S. East Coast and Gulf ports and go back to work immediately. Not settled is some key language the union is seeking as it continues to bargain with the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) over a new six-year…

A verdict in the federal case in Portland, OR is expected to come any time; trials in Colorado and Washington are ongoing.

Independent operators acquire units from Stop & Shop and Peck's Markets.

Judge Adrienne Nelson in U.S. District Court in Portland, OR is expected to release her ruling soon.

Move is effective September 30. Reid will stay on as strategic advisor until mid-2025. Search for new chief commercial officer has begun.

Organized retail theft in New Jersey affects everyone. Products such as baby formula, over-the-counter medication, energy drinks, teeth whitening strips, expensive cuts of meat, seafood and other high-demand items are ripped off the shelves and resold. Consumers are put at risk because the safety of those products can no longer…

The NSA show, with partners Porky Products, draws a big crowd, King Kullen joins forces with Long Island Cares to provide fresh milk to families in need on Long Island and Wakefern to hos supplier summit.

News from the Delaware Valley from Maria Maggio.

FTC will launch an inquiry into high food prices; FDA to hold major meeting to look into assessment of chemicals in food; and more legislative news.

Looking at the growth of Hispanic food sales in the U.S. as the industry celebrates National Hispanic Heritage month September 15- October 15.

Much like it’s been from the beginning nearly two years ago, the federal government (FTC) and Kroger and Albertsons remain polarized as the two sides clash over whether the chains should be allowed to merge. However, this time the venue is in courtroom 14A in the U.S. District Courthouse in…

As summer ebbs and the weather cools off, a reminder that the Children's Cancer Foundation's annual gala,

Mora moves to the Mid-Atlantic from Kroger's Michigan division, replacing the now-retired Lori Raya

TGC president John Ruane continues to hone the senior company's leadership team, tapping Scott to help shape the retailer's culture and develop talent.

The 19-year industry veteran shifts back to merchandising after being named CFO of the Carlisle-based ADUSA brand in October 2023.

Last month, I actually praised FTC chairwoman Lina Khan for targeting Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) that partially control drug pricing while also squeezing wholesale margins for all retailers that operate pharmacies. As predicted, the honeymoon didn’t last long. Less than 30 days after unleashing the Kahn wrath against United HealthCare,…

CFA's 2024 Food Industry Champions Celebration golf outing scheduled for November 6 at Foxwoods Resort & Casino in Ledyard, CT and ASG's Jonathan D'Onofrio is feted by the Tri-State Italian American Conference.

Weis Markets kicks off its fifth annual Weis 4 School fundraising program and this year's NJFC golf outing was a big winner.

Both retailers' financial reports were affected by economic headwinds which hampered comp store sales growth for the period.

The former Albertsons executive will oversee the company's 194 stores in California and Nevada and will report to CEO Shane Sampson.

The Mid-Atlantic Trade Organization has been awarding scholarships to students since 2005.

Update on the latest Farm Bill news, the phase-out of plastics by the U.S. government, USDA's launch of a new program under the Healthy Food Financing Initiative to increase access to healthy foods in underserved communities and other legislative developments.

News from the region, including Walmart's recent research into shoppers' shopping habits in order to gain a comprehensive understanding of adaptive retail today and a glimpse into retail's future.

Move clears the way to allow Kroger-Albertsons federal hearing to begin first.

Closure of the facility, used to service military commissaries, will leave the wholesaler with one location in the state - in Severn - which it leased primarily to service planned Amazon Fresh units.

Powerful pharmacy benefit managers g a close look from the FTC.

Ateeco, Inc., producer of Mrs. T's Pierogies, has announced the retirement of Mark Tarzwell, chief operating officer, effective December 31, 2024. Throughout his tenure with Mrs. T’s, Mark has been a driving force behind Mrs. T’s operational excellence, fostering growth and profitability especially during the historically challenging times of the…

Among the highlights of the new budget is legislation authorizing licensed retailers to sell ready-to-drink canned cocktails.

NFRA announces 2024 Mar4ch Frozen Foods Month Golden Penguin Awards and reaction to the Stop & Shop store closures.

Sumas, who joined his family's business in 1960, was also the the longest serving chairman of the New Jerset Food Council.

NFRA show registration opens, a recap of the Summer Fancy Food Show and memories of the late Bill Sumas.

Plus, updates on the Food Traceability Enhancement Act, reducing food waste, the FDA reorganization, and more.

The 2024 BBQ Battle is history as the annual event, sponsored by Giant Food, raises $834,804 for USO, and the National Pork Board donates 54,000 pounds of pork to the Capital Area Food Bank.

“Today’s announcement changes nothing. The merger is not a done deal, far from it. We remain focused on stopping the proposed mega-merger for the same reasons we have stated since it was first announced over 20 months ago - because we know it would harm workers, it would harm shoppers,…

With an Aug. 26 court date nearing, the two giants proposed divesting 579 stores nationally. In the Mid-Atlantic, only nine Harris Teeter locations find themselves on the chopping block.

Two of the big three chains in the U.S. continue to show less-than-stellar results as Rite Aid limps out of Chapter 11 and Walgreens stock reaches a new low.

32 stores in New England and New York Metro will go dark by Nov. 2, bringing the chain's store count down to 359.

Hechler will service the Ahold account for the perishables specialist.