David McCorkle announces plans to step down as PFMA President & CEO
After 30 years, David L. McCorkle has announced plans to step down as president and chief executive officer of the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) on June 30. Alex Baloga, vice president, external relations, will succeed him starting July 1, 2017 and McCorkle will become an emeritus staff member. McCorkle joined PFMA in 1982 and […]
PFMA announces 24 Ridge Scholarship winners for 2017-18
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) is pleased to announce 24 Thomas R. and Laura Ridge Scholarship recipients for 2017-18. The winners are invited to attend the 2017 PFMA Conference on May 8 in Hershey to meet Tom Ridge, former Pennsylvania Governor and Secretary of Homeland Security. An independent judging panel selected the recipients based […]
Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association responds to Mayor Kenney’s attacks on Philadelphia grocery stores
Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association President and CEO David McCorkle issued the following statement in response to Mayor Kenney’s outrageous attacks on Philadelphia grocery stores who have been forced to pass the mayor’s regressive tax onto consumers: “The mayor’s regressive tax is gouging families and small businesses across Philadelphia. Working families and seniors living on fixed […]
Meagan Thorpe joins the PFMA team
Meagan Thorpe recently joined the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) as association services manager. Thorpe will research legislative and regulatory issues, serve as a liaison to communicate emergency planning issues, manage the association’s committees and provide government relations coverage in the monthly newsletter and weekly e-newsletter communications. In addition, she will assist with the planning […]
Food retailers prepare for the impact of Philadelphia’s new beverage tax
Retailers are expecting many angry customers once the Philadelphia Beverage Tax, spearheaded by Mayor Jim Kenney, takes effect on January 1. The 1.5 cents per ounce tax will cause many products to double in price, putting a financial strain on many consumers. “Items such as juice drinks, sodas, teas, sports drinks and fountain sodas will […]
Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association submits testimony to House Liquor Control Committee hearing
Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) President and CEO David McCorkle submitted testimony to the House Liquor Control Committee today to suggest changes to Act 39, which allows food retailers with a restaurant license to purchase an expanded permit to sell wine. “While I applaud our lawmakers for passing House Bill 1690, now Act 39, on […]
Pennsylvania Food Merchants to award Bill Bracey and Sheetz PAC as 2016 ‘Top FoodPAC Contributors’
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA), a statewide trade association advocating for the retail food industry, is proud to announce awards to our top contributors to our political action committee — FoodPAC. The 2016 top individual contributor to FoodPAC is Bill Bracey, president, Bill’s ShopRites of Daleville and Mt. Pocono, and the top company contributor […]
Pennsylvania Food Merchants to award Brown and Hartman as 2016 ‘Defenders of the Food Industry’
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA), a statewide trade association advocating for the retail food industry, is proud to announce members Jeff Brown, founder, president and CEO, Brown’s Super Stores, and Scott Hartman, president and CEO, Rutter’s Farm Stores, as 2016 “Defenders of the Food Industry.” These advocacy awards are presented to members who provide […]
Pennsylvania Food Merchants to award U.S. Rep. Glen Thompson as 216 ‘Federal Legislator of the Year’
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA), a statewide trade association advocating for the retail food industry, is proud to announce U.S. Representative Glen Thompson (PA-5) as its 2016 “Federal Legislator of the Year.” This award is presented to legislators who exemplify the values of our supermarket, convenience store and associate members. “U.S. Representative Thompson listened […]
Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association lauds Senate vote on bill amending the Check Casher Licensing Act
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA), the statewide association representing the retail food and distribution industry, applauds the Pennsylvania Senate today for final passage of SB 489, which lowers the fees consumers pay for cashing government and government assistance checks, and eliminates the requirement that food stores must register with the nationwide multi-state licensing system […]