Francisco Nieves, ASG’s VP of Sales, took the stage on opening night as a panelist at the 2024 NSA State of the Industry Discussion. During the discussion, Francisco provided valuable insights into evolving customer behaviors and key strategies for grocers to stay competitive, including leveraging e-commerce and loyalty programs. His experience from the manufacturer side and in retail services provided the expertise crucial in making the event both engaging and informative. The trade show continued with a two-day expo allowing ASG team members the opportunity to mingle with customers and business partners.

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Lincoln Market is Now Open on 6^th Avenue in New York

Opening Date: Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Address: 501 6th Avenue, New York, NY 10011

ASG is pleased to announce the addition of the new Lincoln Market in New York to its supermarket network. The new location is now open and ready to serve you. This 12,000-square-foot store offers high-quality produce, international cheeses, meats, and pantry staples that Lincoln Market is renowned for.

ASG will provide this newest location with a wide range of products and services including retail solutions, distributions, marketing, merchandising, promotional services, and store financing.

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On June 25, 2024, the Tri-State Italian American Congress (IAC) along with his Eminence, Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York, honored the contributions of Jonathan D’Onofrio, EVP of Operations for Associated Supermarket Group (ASG) at the Metropolitan Club in New York City. 

The evening was a resounding success, celebrating Jonathan’s continuous support for the IAC. We thank you for your presence and the generous contributions to advance the Tri-State Italian American Congress Catholic school scholarship programs. 

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Shop Fresh Food Marketplace is now open in the Bronx, New York

Opening Date: Saturday, June 22, 2024

Address: 1000 Morris Ave, Bronx, NY 10456

ASG is pleased to announce the addition of Shop Fresh Food Marketplace in the Bronx, New York, to its supermarket network. The new location is now open and ready to serve you.

ASG will provide this newest location with a wide range of products and services including retail solutions, distributions, marketing, merchandising, promotional services, and store financing.

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Store Owners and Operators,

We are thrilled to announce that ASG was a supporter and member of the Collective Action to Protect Our Stores (CAPS). Throughout the rigorous 18-month journey, the coalition relentlessly championed the cause of prioritizing retail safety, defending the welfare of both New Yorkers and the supermarket community.

On May 1st, Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled her resolute strategy to combat crime, signing into law the hard-fought bills we ardently advocated for. ASG played an integral role in this historic triumph, marking a watershed moment for our industry. The momentous signing ceremony took place at New York Law in Manhattan, a testament to the significance of our collective efforts.

The FY25 State Budget includes Governor Hochul’s five-point plan to fight organized retail theft:

• Bolstering criminal penalties for anyone who assaults a retail worker by elevating it from a misdemeanor to felony. Any person who causes physical injury to a retail worker performing their job will be subject to this new felony. 
• Allowing prosecutors to combine the value of stolen goods when they file larceny charges. The Budget allows retail goods from different stores to be aggregated for the purposes of reaching a higher larceny threshold when stolen under the same criminal scheme. 
• Making it illegal to foster the sale of stolen goods to go after third-party sellers. A person will be found guilty if they use any website or physical location to offer stolen goods for sale. 
• $40.2 million for dedicated Retail Theft Teams within State Police, District Attorneys’ offices and local law enforcement, including 100 New York State Police personnel dedicated to fighting organized retail theft. 
• $5 million tax credit to help small businesses invest in added security measures such as cameras. To help alleviate the burden on small businesses for additional security measures, the Budget creates a $3,000 tax credit, available to any business with 50 or fewer employees that spends the threshold amount of money on retail theft prevention measures.

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