Agriculture Spending Bill Advances

Walmart Partners With Adobe To Sell Its eCommerce Technologies

The specialty merchant, which went public in 2010 and then exited six years later when PE firm Apollo Global Management acquired it, is once again seeking the IPO route.

Stahl Named Chairman Of the Board

Industry Vet Replaces Ginnett Who Was Promoted To Group VP

In addition to Jeff Metzger's monthly column, "Taking Stock," he will periodically offer his unfettered take on breaking news stories in the industry. In this opinion piece, he offers his perspective on the uber-merchant’s unique opportunities with its newly announced second New York City store.

One year after joining the Jacksonville, FL-based broker as chief executive, Wynne has a clear vision of what direction the company needs to take.

NJFC Secures Wins As Legislature Breaks For Election

PFMA Annual Conference Recap; SJU Academy of Food Marketing Announces New Fall Program

Krasdale Foods Embarks On Huge Solar Project in NYC

by Karen Fernandez Specialty Foods Editor Last month, the Specialty Food Association (SFA), the not-for-profit business trade association established in 1952 to foster trade, commerce and interest in the specialty food industry in the US, released its 2021-2022 edition of its annual State of the Specialty Food Industry Report. The report was…

In addition to Jeff Metzger's monthly column, "Taking Stock," he will  periodically offer his unfettered take on breaking news stories in the  industry.  In this opinion piece, he offers his thoughts on the good fortune of McGrath, who is leaving Save A Lot to become deputy chairman of rival Lidl,…

ADUSA Invests In Robotic Apparel To Counter Workplace Injuries

Two of the country’s largest retailers are both moving forward with aggressive distribution and logistics plans as they seek to create greater supply chain efficiencies.

Move Effective In Jan. ‘22; Focus Expected To Be On AF

Supply Chain Disruption Task Force Created

Jewel-Osco veteran named to oversee five VPs and 30 category directors as chain gears up for July 25 start.

Stop & Shop, CVS, TGC, Walmart Also Post Big Revenue Gains

Sales remain positive, but retailers are highly concerned by significant labor shortages, spiraling inflation and increasing supply chain choke points.

Earlier this month, King Kullen veteran executive Joseph W. Brown was promoted to president and chief operating officer and Bernard P. Kennedy was named executive VP of the Hauppauge, NY regional grocery chain. The announcement coincides with the retirements of Brian C. Cullen and J. Donald Kennedy as co-president and…

Wawa's "Stadium Store" Opens in South Philly; PWPM Celebrates 10 Years

It's Here! The 2021 Edition Of Our Annual Market Study!

Large Food Brokerage Organizations Expand Their National Footprints With New Deals

Jack Ciattarelli Gets Republican Nod to Take on NJ Gov. Phil Murphy in November Election

Albertsons Companies has announced that Jennifer Saenz will join the company as EVP and chief merchandising officer effective July 12, 2021. In this position, she will be responsible for all areas of merchandising within the company, including own brands. Saenz will also be responsible for further strengthening the company’s relationships…

Benjamin (Ben) Louis Sigman of Baltimore passed away earlier this month at the age of 76. Sigman was a co-owner B. Green & Co., which began as a wholesale grocer in Baltimore in 1915. The company sold its traditional distribution business to Richfood in 1994, which later became Supervalu, now…

Independent Community Grocers Found To Play Pivotal Role In U.S. Economy

100 Days Update And Moving Forward

Pandemic Mayhem: Retailers Post Record Sales In Challenging Times

In a year where retailers were challenged as never before and associates showed their badges of courage, the tailwinds of the pandemic created record sales for most merchants in all channels.

The transaction is projected to close in the fourth quarter of 2021.

The job fair, which will take place on Thursday, June 10, will include both virtual and in-store interviews.

The announcement was made by the future Co-CEOs of the new organization, Cathy Burns of PMA and Tom Stenzel of United Fresh.

Construction is set to begin as early as June and will last up to 15 months, including a pause during the busy holiday shopping season.

The second largest supermarket chain in the country collaborated with Volvo Trucks North America to make the first commercial 100 percent zero-emission grocery delivery with a Class 8 truck in the U.S. late last week.

The approximately 30,000 sq. ft store, located in Franconia, VA, is the 13th in the country.

Food World and Food Trade News asked a panel of industry professionals to address issues in Deli, Dairy and Bakery as we begin to come out of the COVID-19 restrictions.

In attendance at the “construction kickoff” event for the 131,000 square foot addition are (left to right): Ilya Tlumach, GM, Earth Source; Greg Goss, VP and GM, Sunrise Transport; Jon Steffy, VP and GM, Four Seasons Produce; Nelson Longenecker, VP of Business Innovation, Four Seasons Family of Companies; Jason Hollinger,…

The Mid Atlantic Food Trade Organization (MAFTO) recently awarded four scholarships to students studying food marketing at Saint Joseph’s University’s Academy of Food Marketing. Additionally, the Genuardi Family Foundation announced its scholarship winners for both 2020 and 2021. The primary MAFTO scholarship was Daniel Shell, announced John  J. Brennan, chairman…

JOH announced two new additions to the company:  Patricia "Patti" Herrick and Shelly Hoffheins. Herrick has been named a director in company’s metro division based in Paramus, NJ. In her new role, Herrick will help the our leadership team, drive sales for clients and customers and lead JOH’s initiative to…