The Giant Company announced March 27 that Joanna Crishock has been named vice president of center store omnichannel merchandising. Crishock will report directly to John Ruane, president of The Giant Company. The appointment is effective immediately. Crishock fills the role previously held by Parag Shah, who left the company in…

Organizational changes, which take effect April 1, include Naomi Sleeper assuming the roles of president and chief growth officer.

Weis Markets recently announced the promotions of Mike Umstead to vice president of talent development and associate relations and Jack O’Hara to senior vice president of legal affairs and real estate. Prior to his promotion, Umstead worked as the company’s director of field human resources. He succeeds Bob Cline who…

Operator of Marrazzo's Market in Ewing, NJ was well known for greeting his customers each day and taking a personal interest in their stories.

New format, Quick-Shop Stores, will be 7,000-14,000 square feet in size; additional NYC locations also planned.

Trial date is set for August 26 in Portland, OR District Court.

Also, financial news from Walmart, Kroger, Publix and Target, a new venture from Marc Lore, plus more.

A busy month on Capitol Hill.

Longtime Schmidt Baking Company sales executive Steven Michael Leger passed away February 3 at the age of 67. Leger was born in Fitchburg, MA, to Rudolph Joseph and Rachel Blanche (Berube) Leger and was the oldest of six boys. Growing up, he excelled at sports. He threw almost 90 mph…

Company also announces deal to acquire TV manufacturer Vizio Holding Corp. for $2.3 billion

Both retailers said that they would challenge the FTC decision in court, which could set up a lengthy battle over the legality of the ruling.

News Analysis: As the months dragged on, it became apparent that the once-promising deal was destined to be challenged by the FTC and its anti-big business chairwoman Lina Khan.

Connecticut Department of Social Services calls attention to situation.

Terrific new Foodtown debut from Shady Widdi and mark your calendars for the FOFI fundraiser being held May 9.

This month, Acme unveils stunning update of its College Park, DE store, NJFC starts off the year with many goals for 2024.

Recent developments in the proposed Kroger-Albertsons deal have only dampened hopes that the two retailers are making enough progress in convincing the FTC to approve the deal.

Seattle-based online tech-driven firm saw fourth quarter sales jump 14 percent to $149.2 billion while net earnings increased to $10.6 billion.

Global retailer, which posted flat Q4 sales, earnings in U.S. also said it sell its meat plants in Camp Hill, PA and N. Kingstown, RI to Cargill.

Dominic “Tom” Genuardi Sr., 100, of Lansdale, PA, one of foundational builders of Genuardi’s Family Markets, passed away peacefully January 24 at the Meadowood Retirement Community surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 13, 1923, in Norristown, PA, he was the son of the late Gaspare and Josephine (Sclafani)…

A recap from the conference held at Marco Island, FL last month.

What to expect from Congress during this legislative session.

Schneck elevated to chief customer officer

With Caudill as chief sales officer, new alignment for wholesale grocery co-op is taking shape.

Proposals to increase penalties, provide more funding unveiled.

President Mike Stigers is restructuring management team.

Location becomes first unionized Costco in more than 20 years.

Grocer, who started at age 12 in the business, worked his way up to SVP at Pathmark before buying two ShopRite stores in Delaware in 1995.

It's the same story again in Q1 for the Providence, RI-based wholesaler/retailer.

Deal will enhance chain's regional market share lead.

Jim Bartkowiak, the talented and personable dairy, frozen and ethnic category director at Shoppers Food, passed away on November 29 in Baltimore at the age of 75. Beginning his career at A&P, Bartkowiak was a fixture in the Baltimore-Washington retail food trade for 51 years. He spent the last 37…

Looking back at the stellar career of Publix CEO Todd Jones, who announced he would step down from the position he has held since 2016.

Inflation decline, shrinking indie base create concerns.

Kurt Schertle, David Green, Melvin Shapiro, Phil Tulkoff receive top honor.

The veteran industry executive, who has spent his entire business career in the food industry, had held those titles on an interim basis since September.

Target and Walmart report Q3 earnings, ADUSA unveils 'common desk structure' for category teams.

Dutch retailer offloads online merchant after less than 3 years for as-yet undisclosed price.

More turmoil as company seeks to switch to fully franchised operation.

With focus on wages, most workers receive $4.10/hour increases over the life of the new 4-year contract.

John Ruane, president of The Giant Company, has been named the 2023 recipient of the Food World/Food Trade News “Pete Manos Retail Executive of the Year” award. The annual award was first presented to the late Giant Food chairman and chief executive upon his retirement in 1999 and was subsequently…

The large Keasbey, NJ-based grocery wholesale cooperative also honors retiring president Joe Sheridan and posts 5.5 percent revenue increase at is annual shareholders' meeting.