Giant Eagle Invests $25 Million to Lower Prices on Produce Items

October 3, 2024 Giant Eagle, Inc.

Its New Low Price initiative will include many of the most popular items in the produce department as Giant Eagle aims to provide affordable access to high-quality fresh food in the face of continued high grocery costs across the neighborhoods it serves.

Self-Checkout Survey Highlights Key Opportunities to Increase Sales of Fresh Produce

October 3, 2024 Fusion

Fusion’s research indicated that privacy and speed are the two key drivers of self-checkout usage. A considerable number of survey respondents cited self-consciousness as the top reason for choosing self-checkout. This highlights a consumer preference for discretion during transactions and emphasizes the importance of providing customers with private, seamless purchasing options.

Food Lion Donates $1.5 Million to Support Disaster Relief After Hurricane Helene

October 3, 2024 Food Lion

As part of the contribution, funds have been directed to support an initial emergency donation to American Red Cross in providing food, emergency shelter, relief supplies and comfort, as well as the World Central Kitchen in their efforts to provide meals to those affected by the devastation.

Peck’s Markets Join Allegiance Retail Services

Allegiance Retail Services, a leading member-owned grocery co-op, is excited to announce that four Peck’s Markets have joined the co-op through their parent company PSK Supermarkets. The sale of Peck’s Markets to PSK occurred September 2024, expanding PSK’s reach in New York State. 

Revised Reporting Requirements for Federally Permitted Seafood Dealers and Assistance for Fishermen Impacted by Hurricane Helene

These regulations require NOAA Fisheries to determine when the catastrophic conditions exist, the duration of the catastrophic conditions, and which participants or geographic areas are affected. Participants must continue to use the electronic systems if it is accessible.