Wakefern Food Corp. Taps Rick Brindle for Advisory Role Supporting Di Bruno Bros. Product Portfolio

October 31, 2024 Wakefern

Rick will work to expand the distribution of the Di Bruno Bros. product portfolio and build a consumer products sales and marketing organization firmly positioned for growth and success. 

Wakefern acquires Philly-based Specialty Grocer Di Bruno Bros.

October 28, 2024 Wakefern Food Corp.

Wakefern Food Corp. today announced the acquisition of the Di Bruno Bros. portfolio of specialty products that are currently distributed nationally to wholesale and retail customers.

Wakefern Food Corp. Scales Up Simbe’s Store Intelligence

September 17, 2024 Wakefern Food Corp.

By working with Simbe, retailers gain insights into inventory and operations, driving excellence, accuracy and optimization across all channels. Simbe operates in three continents globally and powers the largest number of retail banners in the United States, supplying automated shelf intelligence to retailers like BJ’s Wholesale Club, Schnuck Markets, and other Wakefern members. To date, nearly 70 ShopRite stores have implemented Tally.

The City of Elizabeth Renames Street “Joe Sheridan Way” in Honor of Retiring Wakefern Food Corp. President

November 2, 2023 Wakefern

Wakefern Food Corp., the largest retailer-owned supermarket cooperative in the United States with banners that include ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Gourmet Garage, Fairway Market and Dearborn Market, today announced that the City of Elizabeth has renamed York Street “Joe Sheridan Way” in honor of longtime Wakefern President Joe Sheridan. Sheridan will retire in December after nearly five decades with the company. Mike Stigers, a supermarket industry veteran, joined Wakefern in June as the new president.

Wakefern Expands Engagement with Simbe, Bringing Proven Inventory Solution to Additional Stores to Further Transform Grocery Operations

August 18, 2023 Wakefern

Simbe Robotics, Inc., the company leveraging AI and robotics to elevate retail with real-time insights into inventory and operations, today announced that Wakefern Food Corp. will expand Simbe’s business intelligence solution to additional ShopRite stores after a successful pilot.