KEASBEY, N.J. – Wakefern Food Corp., the nation’s largest retailer-owned cooperative with member companies that own and operate supermarkets under the ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Gourmet Garage and Fairway Market banners, announced that Mike Stigers will assume the role of president, effective June 1. Following an extensive national search, Mike Stigers will
KEASBEY, N.J. – Wakefern Food Corp. today announced its Own Brands Supplier Diversity Summit. The latest summit is an open call to diverse private label manufacturers to source exciting new and trending food and beverage products for potential addition to Wakefern’s award-winning Bowl & Basket and Wholesome Pantry store brands portfolio. Certified Diverse private label
KEASBEY, N.J. — Wakefern Food Corp. marked its 75th anniversary during its Annual Meeting last month when executives paid tribute to the family-owned businesses that comprise the cooperative and drive its success. Chairman and chief executive officer Joseph Colalillo, president and chief operating officer Joe Sheridan, and executive vice president Chris Lane addressed Wakefern members,
KEASBEY, N.J. – Wakefern Food Corp. marked its 75th anniversary during its Annual Meeting on Thursday, October 21, when executives paid tribute to the family-owned businesses that comprise the cooperative and drive its success. Chairman and CEO Joseph Colalillo, President and COO Joe Sheridan, and executive vice president Chris Lane addressed Wakefern Members, shareholders,
KEASBEY, N.J. – ShopRite has added a line of fresh chicken products to its private label Bowl & Basket brand. The launch of Bowl & Basket Fresh Chicken marks a significant expansion of the supermarket’s private label poultry offerings in its fresh meats division, the company said on Monday, adding that the expansive rollout “demonstrates
KEASBEY, N.J. — Wakefern Food Corp.’s retail cooperative is picking up three Boston-area stores owned by Madison Foods Corp. The three Save A Lot stores will be remodeled and converted to Price Rite Marketplace, a Wakefern banner with more than 60 stores across eight states. Brockton, Mass.-based Madison Foods is owned and operated by the
KEASBEY, N.J. – Wakefern Food Corp. has promoted Laura Kind to vice president of brand strategy and appointed Ranjana Choudhry as vice president of advertising and social media. Laura Kind Kind has quickly built a strong track record since joining Wakefern in December 2018 as director of Own Brands marketing and packaging. She was pivotal in
KEASEBY, N.J. – Wakefern Food Corp. has launched a new measure to enhance the safety of its customers and associates during the coronavirus outbreak. Beginning this week, stores will implement a temperature monitoring program. As part of the initiative, stores will use Non-contact Forehead Infrared Thermometers to take the temperature of associates and vendors as
KEASBEY, N.J.– Wakefern Food Corp. has rolled out two programs for its cooperative members’ retail store associates that provide a temporary wage premium and enhanced sick and leave benefits. The program would impact tens of thousands of dedicated associates working across ShopRite, The Fresh Grocer, Price Rite Marketplace, Dearborn Market and Gourmet Garage stores during
KEASBEY, NJ – Wakefern Food Corp. on Wednesday promoted Steve Henig to the new role of chief customer officer and named Bryant Harris chief merchandising officer. Henig has spent nearly three decades at Wakefern progressing through various procurement roles as well as holding leadership positions in corporate merchandising and marketing. He most recently served as
NEW YORK — Mass Market Retailers on Tuesday evening honored the outstanding executives who were chosen as the publication’s Six Who Made a Difference in 2019. On hand to receive awards were the following executives: Brian Eason, Vice President of Consumer Health and Wellness, CVS Health. Lori Flees, Senior Vice President of Health and Wellness,