Festival Foods has promoted Adam Whitney to chief operating officer, adding oversight of Hometown Grocers to his role leading the Wisconsin grocer.
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WGA Names Harrington 2026 Wisconsin Grocer Of The Year
Michelle Harrington serves as president of Albrecht’s Sentry Market, which her parents founded in 1994.
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Fareway Opens New Meat Market in KC’s Waldo Neighborhood
The 11,660-square-foot store, which replaces a previous location, is designed to provide an enhanced shopping experience.
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Sturgis Rally Drove Busiest Week for Lynn’s Dakotamart
Associated Food Stores helped the market prepare for the popular motorcycle event, which ran Aug. 7-16.
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Kroger Pumps $4.4M Into Two Remodels, Local Giving
Kroger marked the completion of work at stores in Greencastle, Indiana, and Little Rock, Arkansas, with donations to local nonprofits.
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ECRS Honors Erewhon, Coborn’s, Turnip Truck Among Ignite 2026 Award Winners
Erewhon Market earned the top honor as ECRS recognized retailers and partners across nine award categories at its record-setting Ignite 2026 conference in Nashville.
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Wisconsin Grocers Association Honors Industry Leaders
The organization recognized grocer Michelle Harrington and vendor Lipari Foods during its 2026 Awards Banquet.
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Roskam Foods To Centralize Cereal, Granola Production In MI
The move will result in the closure of the contract manufacturer’s San Dimas, California, production facility.