Camden, New Jersey-based Campbell Soup Co. has appointed Charles Nevin as chief customer officer of meals and beverages, effective Nov. 29. Nevin succeeds Mike Pierson, who was promoted from SVP of sales, meals and beverages to chief customer officer of the snacks division in August. Pierson had been leading both sales organizations on an interim […]
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Peapod Digital Labs Surprises Diverse-Owned Suppliers with $10,000
Tortillas, Wraps and Chips Supplier, Harbar, Awarded $20,000 and “Freshest Perspective” at Accelerator Closing Event Peapod Digital Labs, the digital, e-commerce and commercial engine for the brands of Ahold Delhaize USA, surprised 11 diverse-owned suppliers that participated in its first Accelerator with $10,000 stipends to support further business development and growth. In addition, Peapod Digital […]
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Rosie Hires Rosner As Chief Revenue Officer
Ithaca, New York-based Rosie, an online grocery shopping platform for retailers and wholesalers nationwide, has appointed Merrick Rosner as its chief revenue officer, effective Nov. 16. “Merrick’s deep passion for and knowledge of the grocery industry made him the perfect candidate to grow our leadership team at Rosie,” said Nick Nickitas, founder and CEO at […]
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Stop & Shop Raises More Than $1.6M To Fight Breast Cancer
Quincy, Massachusetts-based Stop & Shop has collected and donated more than $1.6 million for the American Cancer Society to support the fight against breast cancer. Throughout October, customers across the supermarket chain had the option of donating at checkout, with 100 percent of donations going to the American Cancer Society to support breast cancer research […]
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Advocates Abuzz Over Possible Change To Alcohol Sales In Maryland
MRA, many residents want state to allow beer/wine at grocery stores by Eric Pereira / content creator Maryland is one of the few states in the U.S. where shoppers can’t buy beer or wine at a food retailer. And it’s a situation the Maryland Retailers Association would like to see change during the legislative session […]
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Market Fresh Gourmet Serves Food Deserts, Communities
Company to open two locations in 2022 by Eric Pereira / content creator The Poppleton neighborhood in Baltimore, as well as Capitol Heights, Maryland, soon will be welcoming Market Fresh Gourmet into their communities. The store leadership recently spoke with The Griffin Report about serving these food deserts while also acting as a pillar in […]
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Giant Food To Open New Store In Fort Washington, MD, On Nov. 12
Giant Food has scheduled the grand opening of a redeveloped store located at 9580 Livingston Road, Fort Washington, Maryland, at 6 a.m. on Nov. 12. The store features Giant’s new and improved format with enhanced and expanded departments and amenities. These include a large produce and organic section with locally grown and sourced fresh fruits […]
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C&S To Purchase 12 Tops Markets Stores, Convert To Grand Union
Keene, New Hampshire-based C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase 12 Tops Markets stores that have become available due to the Tops Markets merger with Price Chopper/Market 32. C&S will convert these 12 stores to Grand Union supermarkets. “With our recent announcement of the purchase of Piggly Wiggly Midwest, this is another […]