Wakefern Welcomes New Vice President, Controller

June 1, 2023 Wakefern

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, Dearborn Market, Gourmet Garage and Fairway Market banners, announced the appointment of Parul Aggarwal, CPA, as Vice President, Controller for Wakefern Financial Services. Parul reports to Wakefern’s Chief Financial Officer Neil Falcone.

Wakefern Expands In-Store Retail Media with Freeosk

May 18, 2023 Wakefern

Wakefern Food Corp., the nation’s largest retailer-owned cooperative, is expanding usage of Freeosk’s interactive multimedia sampling kiosks for turn-key, multisensory, in-store retail media activation.

Wakefern’s Appoints Mike Stigers to Serve as Cooperative’s Next President

March 27, 2023 Wakefern Food Corp.

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, today announced that Mike Stigers will assume the role of president, effective June 1.

Wakefern and Simbe to Test Cutting-Edge Store Technology

April 13, 2022 Wakefern Food Corp.

Wakefern Food Corp., the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the U.S., today announced a pilot with Simbe to deploy the retail technology company’s business intelligence solution, Tally, at stores throughout their trading area.

Wakefern’s Bowl & Basket Brand Wins 2021 PLMA Salute to Excellence Award

February 3, 2022 Wakefern Food Corp.

Wakefern Food Corp., the nation’s largest retailer-owned cooperative, with member companies that own and operate supermarkets under the ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, Fresh Grocer, Dearborn Market, Gourmet Garage and Fairway banners, announced today that its Bowl & Basket brand Specialty Gorgonzola and Walnut Ravioli has won a 2021 PLMA Salute to Excellence Award in the Food & Drink Pasta category.