Below is a recap of upcoming state laws and regulations passed last session that impact retailers: minimum wage and tax rates on food and e-cigarettes. (more…)
After a lucky customer won $100,000 on a Cash5 Lottery drawing from a ticket that was purchased at Stop & Shop in Hamden, the company announced it is donating its retailer selling bonus to the Keefe Community Center.
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will benefit Connecticut’s grocery community by maintaining the overall U.S.-Mexico trading structure, while incorporating new commitments to strengthen U.S. export prospects throughout North America. (more…)
Big Y Foods, Inc. announced today that it will eliminate single-use plastic bags at the checkouts from its more than 80 supermarket and specialty store locations. (more…)
Stop & Shop today announced that it has launched same-day online pick-up for Peapod at select stores in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and New York. (more…)
On July 18 from 4-7pm kiddos can taste and learn about healthier-for-you foods as they stroll through the event which features demonstrations from local organizations.
A two-year, $43 billion state budget was approved by both the House & Senate yesterday, helping the state close a $3.7 billion deficit. Below is a recap of issues CFA was actively engaged in during this session. (more…)
Stop & Shop has launched Bags 4 My Cause, a chain-wide program empowering customers to support local nonprofits while also helping the environment.
Welcome to CFA’s newest member Blue Earth Compost! Blue Earth Compost is a food scrap collection service for residents and businesses in Connecticut. (more…)