Big Y Foods will hold a local partner information session from 2-4 p.m. May 13 at its store support center in Springfield, Massachusetts. The event, titled “Let’s Talk Local: Partner with Big Y,” is designed to connect area businesses with the family-owned grocer to explore supplier partnership opportunities. The session is part of Big Y’s […]
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PFMA Adds C&S Wholesale Grocers Exec. Sgro To Board Of Directors
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) has appointed Joy Sgro, VP and general manager at C&S Wholesale Grocers, to its board of directors. Sgro brings more than 40 years of experience in food and beverage wholesale distribution, merchandising and independent grocer support. “I am extremely honored to join the PFMA Board of Directors,” Sgro said. […]
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UFCW Poll Finds Maryland Consumers Support Banning Electronic Shelf Labels
A new poll released by the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) found that 68 percent of Maryland voters support banning electronic shelf labels (ESLs) in grocery stores. The survey, conducted by GBAO Strategies, also found 69 percent believe the technology will cause grocery prices to increase. The poll comes as Gov. Wes […]
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Giant Food Donates $50K To Regional Food Banks for Easter
Giant Food is donating $50,000 to five Feeding America food bank partners across the Mid-Atlantic region as part of its Easter hunger-relief efforts and 90th anniversary celebration. The funding will be distributed among the Capital Area Food Bank, Maryland Food Bank, Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, Food Bank of Delaware and Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank. […]
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Hannaford Supermarkets Refreshes Private Brand Packaging
Maine-based Hannaford Supermarkets is unveiling a refreshed design across its private brand portfolio, with the updated packaging arriving on shelves in select markets and a full portfolio expansion planned across all stores in 2027. The new look is designed to make it easier for shoppers to find products, discover new items and shop with confidence […]
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Antillana Superfoods Opens New Location In The Bronx, NY
Antillana Superfoods held a ribbon cutting ceremony March 27 for a new location at 616 Melrose Ave. in the Bronx, New York, marking the grand opening of the store. Associated Supermarket Group (ASG) joined the community for the celebration. The location features a produce department, deli and butcher shop, giving shoppers access to fresh ingredients […]
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Stop & Shop Offers Easter Feast For 8 For Under $40, Free Garlic Bread
Stop & Shop is marking the spring season with two limited-time promotions – a complete Easter dinner that feeds eight people for less than $40 and a free loaf of garlic bread for National Garlic Bread Day. Easter feast Through April 9, Stop & Shop customers can assemble a full Easter table for less than […]
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Stop & Shop, Dana-Farber Open Food Pantry For Cancer Patients, Families
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute has opened a new food pantry at its Boston campus, made possible through a $1 million gift from Stop & Shop, to help address food insecurity among cancer patients and their families. The pantry is located in the lobby of Dana-Farber’s Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Research Laboratories building. It will […]