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PFMA highlights, trends, and updates in food retail during Annual Conference 2023

Pennsylvania food and beverage industry leaders gathered at the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square during a two-day Annual Conference hosted by the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) earlier this week. “Our Annual Conference provides valuable time for us to connect with our members and sponsors to discuss what is happening in the food and beverage […]

Ryleigh Tillotson of Northampton named 2023 DECA Scholar by PFMA

The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) chose Ryleigh Tillotson, a Northampton High School Senior, as the recipient of a $1,000 Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) Scholarship. Tillotson has been a member of DECA for 4 years and credits her involvement in the club for shaping her career aspirations. She has taken advantage of countless […]

PFMA welcomes pair to association Board of Directors

Tom Gumkowski Jason Bassett The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association is pleased to announce the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors. PFMA welcomes Thomas Gumkowski, Vice President of Business Development for Tripifoods, Inc., and Jason Bassett, Director of Government Affairs for Sheetz. “We are extremely excited and grateful to add these two […]

PFMA promotes Michael Howells to vice president of association services​

Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) has announced the promotion of Michael Howells to the position of Vice President of Association Services. Since first joining PFMA in 2020 Howells has served as the Association Service Manager and was promoted to Director of Research and Association Services in 2021. During that time Howells assisted PFMA members with […]

PFMA welcomes Erica Koup Logsdon new director of communications and media relations

The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) is proud to announce that Erica Koup Logsdon, a seasoned community engagement, marketing, and communications expert in local retail and business, has joined the association as the director of communications and media relations. In this role, Erica will manage the association’s monthly and annual publications, biweekly podcast, social channels, […]

PFMA launches Season 4 of Shelf Confidence podcast Jan. 25

The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association kicks off the fourth season of its Shelf Confidence podcast this week, sharing member interviews that focus on trends and innovations in food and beverage retail.   “This industry is ripe for innovation. Our members are constantly creating new ways to meet customer needs and improve the food retail landscape,” said Alex […]

PFMA welcomes four new members to its board of directors

Paul Brauer Tom Charley Deriece Harrington Shawn Rinnier The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association is pleased to share that four new members are joining its Board of Directors. This January, PFMA welcomes Paul Brauer, president and COO, Brown’s Super Stores, Inc.; Tom Charley, vice president, Charley Family Shop N’ Save; Deriece Harrington, director of government affairs, […]

PFMA opens applications for 2023 Ridge Scholarship

The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association is now accepting applications for the 2023 Thomas R. and Laura Ridge Scholarship. Eligible students can apply for a one-year, $2,500 scholarship for the 2023-2024 academic year. The scholarship amount increased last year by $500 each. In 2022, 27 students earned a total of $67,500 toward their educations.  “This is […]

PFMA welcomes Rutter’s Christopher Reed to its board of directors

During its fall board meeting in Hershey, the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association Board of Directors welcomed Christopher Reed, general counsel for The Rutter’s Companies, as its newest board member. Reed accepted the open seat after Scott Hartman, president and CEO of Rutter’s Holdings Inc., ended his long-time involvement on the board.  Reed leads Rutter’s legal team, with 11 […]

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