Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer is revamping mPerks to allow for increased personalized rewards and savings. Customers earn points for every dollar spent and every qualifying prescription filled, along with additional opportunities. “Meijer is committed to providing value and convenience for our customers, and the changes we’ve made to mPerks expands on both by offering more […]
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Hy-Vee Pharmacies Offer Low-Cost Insulin, Free Shingles Vaccine
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee has announced that Medicare Part D beneficiaries are able to access reduced-cost monthly insulin supplies and free Shingrix vaccines at pharmacy locations, as outlined in the recent Inflation Reduction Act, which went into effect Jan. 1. Insulin out-of-pocket cap Under the Inflation Reduction Act, Medicare Part D beneficiaries who take insulin will […]
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Grocery-Anchored Shopping Center Purchased By Private Investor
A private investor has purchased a 112,005-square-foot Hy-Vee-anchored shopping center in Omaha, Nebraska. The sale was executed by Hanley Investment Group, a real estate brokerage and advisory firm who represented the seller, Woodsonia Real Estate. The sale price was $17.2 million. Applewood Centre was built in 1989 on 12.81 acres at 9707-9765 Q St. Hy-Vee has […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Southeast
Plum Market Opens New Store In Aventura, FL
Plum Market, a grocer promoting organic and locally sourced food and essentials, has opened at 17801 Biscayne Blvd. in Aventura, Florida, and will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. on Jan. 13. During the official grand opening day, the first 100 guests to spend $100 will receive a limited-edition tote bag filled with free items. […]
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Hy-Vee To Host Best Of Local Brands Summit March 1
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee will host its next quarterly Best of Local Brands Summit in March to expand and enhance the product offerings at its more than 285 retail stores in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Since the Best of Local Brands summit began in early 2021, more than 125 new […]
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Hy-Vee Dietitians To Offer 1K Free Vitamin D Screenings
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee is offering events in January to help people get a jumpstart on their health goals. Its team of registered dietitians will offer 1,000 free Vitamin D screenings at nearly 60 stores throughout Hy-Vee’s eight-state region. Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that helps support strong bones, facilitate normal immune function and aid […]
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Neighborhood Fresh Finalizes Sale Of Company
Neighborhood Fresh recently completed the sale of the company to an employee stock ownership plan. Neighborhood Fresh is a local grocery store in Northeastern Indiana, with four locations in Gas City, North Manchester, Syracuse and North Webster. It offers in-store services that include bakery, deli, lottery, custom cake decorating, a large selection of beer and wine […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
International Traditions Find A Seat At The Table At Tops
Williamsville, New York-based Tops is celebrating international traditions during the holiday season. Tops is helping Italian and Polish families in preparation for The Feast of the Seven Fishes and Wigilia, celebrated on Christmas Eve. The traditions are similar as they are meatless meals consumed on Dec. 24 in observance of abstinence from meat until the […]