ASG was proud to welcome customers, vendor partners, and team members to Citi Field for our Fall Buying Show on August 13. The event brought together industry partners for a day of networking, product discovery, and collaboration.

We extend a special thank you to our vendor partners for their generous support and product samples, which helped make the show a success.

ASG is also proud to have partnered with City Harvest to rescue and donate 15 pallets totaling 10,969 pounds of food and beverages to New Yorkers in need, reflecting our ongoing commitment to supporting the communities we serve.

Thank you to everyone who attended. We look forward to seeing you at future ASG events.

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PHILADELPHIA, PA. (August 11, 2026) — Met Fresh celebrated the grand opening of its first Philadelphia location on Thursday, August 6, welcoming local officials, community leaders, business partners and neighborhood residents to the new full-service supermarket at 2014 S. Broad Street in South Philadelphia.

Located along one of the city’s busiest commercial corridors, the supermarket expands access to fresh, affordable food, creates local employment opportunities, and provides residents with a convenient, one-stop shopping destination. The opening also reflects Met Fresh’s continued investment in independently owned supermarkets that strengthen the neighborhoods they serve.

The grand opening featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson, Associated Supermarket Group Co-President and CEO Zulema Wiscovitch, business partners and members of the community.

The new supermarket offers a broad selection of fresh produce, premium meats, dairy products, bakery items, pantry essentials, frozen foods and locally sourced products, as well as a full-service deli and on-site pharmacy. The store also offers free grocery delivery for seniors, helping improve access to fresh, nutritious food throughout the community.

“We are excited to officially open our doors and become part of the South Philadelphia community,” said Omar Hamdan, owner of Met Fresh. “Our goal is to provide affordable, fresh and high-quality products, outstanding service and a neighborhood supermarket our customers can rely on every day. We look forward to building lasting relationships and serving this community for years to come.”

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POINT PLEASANT BEACH, N.J. (July 24, 2026) – Associated Supermarket Group (ASG) celebrated the grand opening of The Market of Point Pleasant Beach on July 24 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community celebration. Throughout the grand opening weekend, customers enjoyed special promotions, product sampling, vendor demonstrations, giveaways, and family-friendly activities provided by ASG’s Good Neighbor program. The celebration welcomed community members, local officials, business leaders, and industry partners to commemorate the store’s opening.

Located at 505 Richmond Avenue, The Market of Point Pleasant Beach is owned and operated by Shap Markets and represents the company’s fifth independent supermarket. The opening reflects Shap Markets’ continued investment in locally owned grocery retail and its commitment to serving communities throughout the region.

Spanning more than 18,000 square feet, the store offers a full assortment of fresh produce, quality meats, seafood, dairy products, frozen foods, pantry staples, prepared foods, and everyday essentials, all supported by a focus on quality, value, and exceptional customer service.

ASG leadership joined Shap Markets, C&S Wholesale Grocers, Mayor Doug Vitale, and local business and civic leaders for the grand opening celebration. Speakers emphasized the importance of bringing a full-service supermarket back to a longtime neighborhood grocery location and highlighted the store’s role in serving year-round residents as well as the thousands of visitors who travel to the Jersey Shore each season and throughout Ocean County.

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Join us for an event you don’t want to miss as we close another year of strong partnerships and success. Vendor tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available now. We look forward to seeing you there!

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At the ATMOsphere America Summit, industry leaders, policymakers, and grocery operators convened to address evolving refrigeration regulations, with a strong focus on the challenges facing independent grocers in New York.

A key highlight was the Independent Retailer Panel, where Michael Nelson, President of Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace, shared insights into the operational and financial pressures created by Part 494. The regulation mandates a transition to natural refrigerants—an investment that has disproportionately impacted smaller operators, even as New York’s standards continue to exceed federal requirements.

Throughout the summit, discussions underscored the essential role independent grocers play in their communities and the urgent need to close the CO₂ compliance funding gap. Attendees engaged directly with state, city, and federal stakeholders, advocating for more equitable funding structures.

Panelists, including Anthony Peña of the National Supermarket Association and Edwin Gutierrez of Aurora Grocery Group, reinforced the importance of targeted support to ensure independent retailers can meet compliance requirements while remaining viable in a rapidly changing regulatory landscape.

Read more: ATMO America: Independent New York Grocers Embracing CO2 Refrigeration Ahead of State HFC Regulations

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