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July 13, 2018
Wakefern Says Goodbye to Longtime Member James Sumas
Wakefern Food Corp. announces the passing of member and mentor James "Jimmy" Sumas. Owner, Operator and Chairman Emeritus of Village Super Market, Inc., Sumas helped turn his family’s neighborhood grocery store into a company powerhouse with 30 ShopRite supermarkets in four states.
July 11, 2018
Wakefern Names New Senior Vice President of Marketing
Supermarket industry veteran Erik Keptner has been named Senior Vice President of Marketing for Wakefern Food Corp. Keptner brings nearly 20 years of experience in the fast-changing, competitive supermarket world to his new role at Wakefern, where he will develop marketing and merchandizing strategies that build upon the company’s rich legacy of successful retail brands.
June 28, 2018
ShopRite Opens First Store in the Bronx
The new ShopRite of Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx features a large selection of fresh produce, natural and organic products, and fresh seafood, bakery and butcher departments along with ShopRite’s low, everyday prices. A registered dietitian also offers a range of free health and wellness services to customers, including individual nutrition counseling.
April 18, 2018
ShopRite and Wakefern Mark Earth Day
Supermarket highlights year-round sustainability efforts with a variety of events at select stores. It’s all part of Wakefern and ShopRite's commitment to the environment. Read more to learn about our sustainability stats. Wakefern associates and members of the Green Team, left, prepare food and items for donation.
March 23, 2018
Wakefern Honored as a Company that Cares
Wakefern Food Corp. is recognized for "Extraordinary Good Works" by the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ) and COMMERCE Magazine during CIANJ's Fifth Annual Chairman's Reception honoring the generosity and kindness of business in the community.
March 05, 2018
New ShopRite Opens in Philadelphia
The new ShopRite of Bridge & Harbison, which brings fresh, affordable food to an area lacking acess to full-service supermarkets, also includes a café, community room and retail dietitian.
February 13, 2018
Wakefern President and COO Named Chairman of the GS1 US Board of Governors.
GS1 US® has appointed Wakefern President and Chief Operating Officer Joseph Sheridan as chairman of the GS1 US Board of Governors. GS1 is a nonprofit organization that designs and manages a global system of supply chain standards.
November 22, 2017
Wakefern Presents $50,000 Check to Red Cross
Left to right: Jocelyn Gilman, executive director of the American Red Cross, New Jersey Region; Karen Meleta, vice president of Consumer and Corporate Communications, Wakefern Food Corp., and Steven B. Spinner, senior director of corporate partnerships at the American Red Cross, New Jersey Division. Wakefern donated $50,000 to the Red Cross to help with continued disaster relief efforts in Puerto Rico, Texas and Florida.
October 30, 2017
Wakefern Food Corp. Announces $16.3 Billion in Sales
Wakefern Food Corp. Chairman and CEO Joseph S. Colalillo, left, addresses Wakefern shareholders, store management and staff at the company’s annual shareholder meeting October 26 in East Brunswick, NJ.
October 13, 2017
ShopRite Donates $100,000 in Supplies and Funds to Hurricane Relief
ShopRite and its associates volunteer time, talent and resources to make a difference in communities that are hurting after devastating storms. ShopRite warehouse associates, left, prepare water for delivery to hurricane ravaged Puerto Rico.
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