In a partnership that is expected to deliver more than $1.5 million in annual shrink savings, Stillwater, Minnesota-based Cub Foods has implemented Upshop’s Expiration Date Management product across 55 stores. Following an initial pilot in the Stillwater store last fall, Cub began deploying it in March, with the rollout completed in less than four weeks. […]
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Posted inHy-Vee, Independent Store News, Midwest
Largest Hy-Vee Store To Date Debuts In Gretna, NE
The 135,000-square-foot reimagined grocery store Hy-Vee Inc. has opened in Gretna, Nebraska, is the company’s largest location to date and is accompanied by a 6,300-square-foot Aisles Online grocery delivery and pickup service and an adjacent 4,250-square-foot Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh convenience store. “We are excited to announce the opening of our newest state-of-the-art flagship store […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Marketing News, Midwest
AWG, University Of Illinois Collaborate On Digital Coupon Analytics Project
Thanks to a partnership with Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG), graduate students at the University of Illinois’ Gies School of Business are researching the effectiveness of digital coupons on customer behavior. The company shared a statement on LinkedIn, stating “the students’ findings are helping to guide [our] digital coupon strategy.” Kate Favrow, director […]
Posted inDairy News, Corporate Store News, Midwest
Schnucks, St. Louis Cardinals Introduce Co-Branded Ice Cream
Schnuck Markets and the St. Louis Cardinals are collaborating to introduce Schnucks Cherry Cardinals Crunch ice cream. The new frozen treat is a cherry and vanilla flavored ice cream swirled with coated cookie pieces and is available at most Schnucks stores across the Midwest. “Schnucks Cherry Cardinals Crunch ice cream is sure to be a […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
AWG Appoints Derek Jones As EVP, Division Operations
Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. has appointed Derek Jones as EVP, division operations of the company, effective July 10. In this role, Jones will lead all operations functions, including divisions, corporate distribution, sales, support and services. He will report to Dan Funk, president-elect. Reporting to Jones will be Richard Kearns, EVP of distribution […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Midwest
Ohio Grocers Association Eyes CDL, Child Care Changes
Ohio’s retail economy has not been immune to the higher food prices being felt nationwide, according to Kristin Mullins, president and CEO of the Ohio Grocers Association. “While our retailers always look to provide the best prices for our customers, costs and supply chain challenges force our prices up while trying to remain competitive,” she […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Fareway Holds Ribbon Cutting For Store In Bondurant, IA
Fareway Stores Inc. hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony June 6 for its new location in Bondurant, Iowa. The 15,464-square-foot store is located at 114 Brick St. SE, formerly known as Brick Street Market. The site has been transformed into a Fareway Meat and Grocery, next to the continuously operating Brick Street Café, Elite Health + Performance […]
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RF Buche Receives NGA Spirit Of America Award
The National Grocers Association has presented RF Buche with its Spirit of America Award, recognizing his commitment to the independent grocery industry and his work in his community. Buche, a fourth-generation grocer and president of South Dakota-based GF Buche Co., received the award during NGA’s Fly-In for Fair Competition, held June 6-7 in Washington, D.C. […]