2019 Sweets & Snacks Expo Opens Call For Speakers

The Sweets & Snacks Expo is now accepting proposals for its 2019 Sweet Insights learning program. As the signature event for the confectionery and snack industries, the Sweets & Snacks Expo at Chicago’s McCormick Place (May 21-23, 2019) is seeking thought leaders and dynamic speakers who can provide unique insights, strategies and trends to the trade show’s attendees.

1st ShopRite In The Bronx Opens In Bruckner Plaza

July 6, 2018 Bronx News 12

The new supermarket carries an abundance of fresh meat sourced from nearby farms, as well as seafood, produce and organic and natural products. It also features a community room for events and classes, as well as a hiring center.

Wegmans Lancaster Announces Grand Opening Date

July 6, 2018 Wegmans Food Markets

Wegmans Food Markets announced it will celebrate the grand opening of its Lancaster store at 7 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 23. Wegmans Lancaster is a 120,000 square-foot supermarket located at The Crossings at Conestoga Creek in Manheim Township. Among the store’s highlights are indoor and outdoor seating for nearly 300. It’s Wegmans’ first Pennsylvania location with The Burger Bar, a family-friendly, casual restaurant that serves delicious burgers, fresh salads, flavorful sandwiches, specialty milkshakes, soup, and sides.

Jewel-Osco President Doug Cygan Dead At 55

Jewel-Osco President Doug Cygan, a well-liked and respected figure in Chicago’s intensely competitive grocery industry, died Thursday morning after a brief illness. He was 55.

Amazon Will Supersize Its Second Grab-And-Go Grocery In Seattle

Amazon’s futuristic grocery store, which relies on computer vision and AI to get rid of cashiers for checkout, will open its second location this year, the company confirmed Tuesday. “We are excited to bring Amazon Go to 920 5th Avenue in Seattle. The store will open in Fall 2018,” a spokesperson said in a statement. The new location has about 70% more square footage than the current, somewhat cramped store.