Largest Mariano's In Chicagoland Opens On The North Shore

July 1, 2015 Roundy’s

On June 30th Roundy’s, Inc., a leading grocer in the Midwest, opened its newest Mariano’s location in Glenview, Ill. The 32nd location for the banner will bring approximately 500 new jobs to the area.

Kroger Announces Retirement Of President & COO Mike Ellis

July 1, 2015 The Kroger Co.

The Kroger Co.  announced that Mike Ellis, Kroger's president and chief operating officer, has retired after 40 years with the company. 

Wegmans Still Committed To First Urban Store In Boston

Samuels & Associates is planning to kick off construction of its $500 million renovation and expansion of the historic Landmark Center in the Fenway later this year — and a central piece to that renovation is bringing in the first Wegmans supermarket to Boston proper.

Meijer Announces Up To $100 Million Commitment To Locally-Grown Produce

July 1, 2015 Perishable News

As Meijer continues to expand across the Midwest, its commitment to purchasing local produce has also grown to represent an annual economic impact of nearly $100 million.

PMA Foundation 2015 Joe Nucci Memorial Golf Tournament Set For Monterey, CA

At this year’s annual PMA Foodservice Conference in Monterey, California, the PMA Foundation For Industry Talent will host the Joe Nucci Memorial Golf Tournament in honor of produce industry veteran Joe Nucci. The tournament, now featured on a new day ( Thursday, July 23) will be held at the Bayonet and Black Horse Golf Course. Registration for this event will open at 12:00 p.m.