Big Y Foods, Inc.

Gerald E. “Gerry” D’Amour, co-founder and former president of Springfield, Mass.-based Big Y Foods Inc. died Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010 at his home in Somers, Conn. He was 90 years old.

Big Y Foods, Inc. is investing in four supermarket renovations, with a goal of greater efficiency and energy resource conservation. Company officials say they intend to spend more than $3 million to upgrade the stores.

Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. said new executive leadership has joined its pharmacy, development, and real estate departments to roll up their sleeves and get cracking on the grocer’s ongoing turnaround efforts.

Tryba collaborated with the agency on a satellite broadcast.

Big Y customers n Massachusetts and Connecticut can  receive $25 worth of free groceries when cashing  2008 economic stimulus checks..

About 40 food retailers are on board to promote the food safety effort in their stores this year.

The two executives named by Big Y are industry veterans.

NEWARK, Del. - The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) here is calling for nominations for its annual Floral Marketer of the Year award, which recognizes an individual who has had noteworthy impact on the supermarket floral retailing industry.