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The Word "Healthy" Gets A New Definition From The FDA; Retailers Collectively Provide Massive Hurricane Ian Relief
October 11, 2022

Legislative Line

Legislative Line
Midterms Are Weeks Away
October 11, 2022

Amazon’s Problems Extend Beyond Warehouses

Taking Stock
A Look At Its ‘Fresh’ Stores Make That Obvious
September 27, 2022

Statehouse Update

NJFC
NJFC Priorities Fall 2022
September 27, 2022

Aisle Chatter

Aisle Chatter
Why Brands Need To Catch The Tik Tok Wave
September 26, 2022

Soup To Nutz

Soup to Nutz
September is Family Meals Month and Fight Hunger Month; Mural Arts Program at the Fresh Grocer and ShopRite owners get creative.
September 26, 2022

Metro Beat

Metro Beat
NSA holds Successful 3-Day Business Forum & Trade Show
September 26, 2022

Legislative Line

Legislative Line
Lowering Credit Card Fees
September 12, 2022

Changing Culture While Producing Positive Results Might Have Been Nick Bertram’s Greatest Asset

Taking Stock
Under his leadership, The Giant Company made major advances in the technology and digital realm and in store expansion, all while continuing the positive sales momentum that the retailer has enjoyed for almost 40 years.
September 12, 2022

Gerrity’s Debuts The Fresh Grocer Banner At Its Flagship Unit In Scranton

Taking Stock
It took less than two months for the Northeast PA independent retailer to convert the first of its 10 Keystone State units.
August 22, 2022

Metro Beat

Metro Beat
Bozzuto's Holds Vendor Appreciation Golf Outing & Merchandising Marketplace at Foxwoods
August 22, 2022

Soup To Nutz

Soup to Nutz
St. Joseph's U Merges With University of the Sciences; The MAFTO Gala Is Back!
August 22, 2022

Richmond’s Iconic Libbie Market Transitioning To New Ownership

Taking Stock
A few months ago, Rebecca Daniel and Curtis Sammons were offered equity positions at the company and now will help lead the store's next generation.
August 10, 2022

Aisle Chatter

Aisle Chatter
Laffy Taffy Dips Its Toes In NFTs; NGA Accepting Entries For Its Annual Marketing and Merchandising Awards
August 8, 2022

Legislative Line

Legislative Line
Summer Break And Fall Elections
August 8, 2022

Dollar General, Dollar Tree Announce Key Management Changes

Taking Stock
The recent changes at the nation’s two largest dollar store retailers can best be described as an orderly leadership transition and a stunning management team shakeup.
July 25, 2022

Soup To Nutz

Soup to Nutz
The Giant Company Opens 2 New Stores and Philabundance Cooks Up Some Summer Meals…Let’s Eat!
July 25, 2022

Metro Beat

Metro Beat
Surge in Crime Hurting Independent Operators
July 25, 2022

Statehouse Update

NJFC
State Budget Passes along with Favorable Industry Legislation
July 19, 2022

More Changes At Wakefern As Gerrity’s Joins Co-Op, Wing Retires

Taking Stock
The Keasbey, NJ-based company also announced a series of promotions.
July 11, 2022

Aisle Chatter

Aisle Chatter
Frito-Lay Snack Index Explores Summer Trends; H-E-B Comes Out On Top in Grocery eCommerce Game
July 11, 2022

Legislative Line

Legislative Line
FDA Launches New Dietary Supplement Initiative
July 11, 2022

Retailers Ride The Inflation Gusts; In-Stock Store Conditions Were A Differentiator

Taking Stock
Grocery stores continued to produce robust sales propelled almost entirely by price increases.
June 28, 2022

Statehouse Update

NJFC
New Jersey’s Bag Ban Is In Place. What’s Next?
June 27, 2022

Metro Beat

Metro Beat
NSA Women's Forum a Big Success/Parisi Named Pres at Gristede's/D'Ags
June 27, 2022

Soup To Nutz

Soup to Nutz
2022 Market Study; In-Person Trade Shows Are Back; Maria’s Trip to Sicily
June 27, 2022

Inflation, In-Stock Conditions Were Key Components For Retailers’ Success

Taking Stock
Retailers have been in a world where unit sales are down (from a year ago) but the rampant inflation rate (11.9 percent overall during May and even higher when measuring food products alone) which has kept their top line numbers strong.
June 21, 2022

Aisle Chatter

Aisle Chatter
Teamwork Makes The Dream Work
June 21, 2022

Legislative Line

Legislative Line
White House To Host Major Food Conference
June 21, 2022

Weis Continues Strong Sales, Earnings Trends

Taking Stock
The Sunbury, PA-based retailer posted net sales totaled $1.1 billion in Q1, compared to $1.0 billion for the same period in 2021, up 9.7 percent.
May 23, 2022

Statehouse Update

NJFC
May 4 Marks Culmination Of Successful Implementation Of New Jersey’s Ban On Single-Use Bags
May 23, 2022

Aisle Chatter

Aisle Chatter
KY-Based Seasoning Company Fuels Exponential Growth Through TikTok; Food Lion Expands Educational Assistance Programs For Employees
May 23, 2022

Metro Beat

Metro Beat
NJFC's Night of Distinction a Huge Success
May 23, 2022

Soup To Nutz

Soup to Nutz
MAFTO Opens The 2022 Golf Season; Weis Lowers Pricing And Giant Offers COVID Therapeutics
May 23, 2022

Legislative Line

Legislative Line
Hold On To Your Wallet
May 17, 2022

Statehouse Update

NJFC
Gearing Up For The PFMA's 70th Anniversary Celebration
May 5, 2022

FreshDirect Latest To Become Organized As Union Movement Gains Momentum

Taking Stock
The under-the-radar organizational effort reached a critical juncture last October when associates at the perishables-driven delivery service first announced they had secured enough signatures to authorize an election.
April 25, 2022

Metro Beat

Metro Beat
NJFC Trade Relations Conference A Big Success
April 25, 2022

Soup To Nutz

Soup to Nutz
Maria Talks Earth Day And Updates The Return Of In Person Shows
April 25, 2022

Statehouse Update

NJFC
PFMA Board Vice Chair to be honored at Annual Conference
April 15, 2022