Di Bruno Bros. is expanding its Italian-inspired collection with new products designed for spring and summer entertaining, the company announced April 20. The new items are rolling out now in ShopRite stores and other leading supermarket retailers nationwide. Founded in 1939 by Italian immigrant brothers Danny and Joe Di Bruno, the company has grown from […]
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Annual Giant Barbecue Battle Returns June 27-28 To Washington, D.C.
The 34th Annual Giant Barbecue Battle will take place on Pennsylvania Avenue on June 27-28, featuring world-class barbecue, international flavors, celebrity chefs, live music and activities for all ages. The Giant Barbecue Battle is recognized by the U.S. Congress as the Official National Barbecue Championship. It ranks as one of the country’s top food and […]
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Giant Food Celebrates Grand Reopenings In VA, MD
Giant Food celebrated a milestone day on May 8, with back-to-back grand reopening ceremonies at its remodeled stores in Vienna, Virginia, and Germantown, Maryland. The events mark not only a significant investment in the company’s physical footprint but also the grocer’s 90th anniversary, reflecting a legacy that began with the region’s first self-service supermarket. “This […]
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Fresh Del Monte Names Pittsburgh As New Hub For Foods Division
Del Monte Foods Inc., a division of Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., reaffirmed its long-standing connection to Pittsburgh by making the city its central hub. The announcement comes after Fresh Del Monte recently acquired Del Monte Foods, which has a long history in the Steel City and will continue operating there. Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh, Fresh Del […]
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Giant Eagle Taps Ibotta As Exclusive Digital Promotions Partner
Giant Eagle Inc. has selected Ibotta as its exclusive provider of digital promotions across its 200-plus supermarkets and digital platforms. The partnership represents a significant step forward in Giant Eagle’s “Because It Matters” business strategy, a multi-year plan centered on delivering better everyday value and a modernized shopping experience for its communities. By integrating with […]
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Stop & Shop Expands Grocery Delivery With Uber Eats
Stop & Shop has begun a partnership with Uber Eats to bring enhanced on-demand grocery delivery to customers in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island. Stop & Shop’s more than 350 stores are live on the Uber Eats marketplace. The launch provides another channel for customers to access fresh foods, pantry staples, […]
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MRA Pushes Back On MD Governor’s Pricing Comments
The Maryland Retailers Alliance (MRA) is challenging public comments by Gov. Wes Moore regarding so-called “predatory pricing” in grocery stores, arguing his characterization has created confusion about the law and scope of newly signed legislation. The pushback follows Moore’s signing April 28 of the Protection From Predatory Pricing Act, which made Maryland the first state […]
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Maryland Bans Surveillance-Based Grocery Pricing
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed the Protection From Predatory Pricing Act on April 28, making Maryland the first state in the country to ban perceived price manipulation practices. The legislation, House Bill 895, prohibits grocers and third-party delivery services from using dynamic pricing or a shopper’s personal data to set higher prices. The intent is […]