Overland Park, Kansas-based Storewise has announced the acquisition of MarginMAX, a software company that enables independent grocers to manage direct store delivery and wholesaler items through a suite of cloud-based applications, including a vendor portal, pricing engine and receiving application. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. MarginMAX’s software platform more than doubles Storewise’s visibility […]
Category: Midwest
Posted inCenter Store, Executive News, Midwest
SpartanNash Names Pasch As VP, Center Store Merchandising
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has hired Brandon Pasch as VP of center store merchandising, effective immediately. Pasch will play a role in advancing the company’s merchandising transformation, developing strategy and driving results in a major segment of SpartanNash’s business. “Brandon is a skilled leader in merchandising, with extensive experience across many categories within the retail and grocery industry,” […]
Posted inHugo's Family Marketplace, Independent Store News, Midwest
Hugo’s Family Marketplace Holds Store Opening In Fosston, MN
Hugo’s Family Marketplace, along with Hugo’s Wine & Spirits and Hugo’s Xpress in Fosston, Minnesota, will be celebrating its grand opening through June 16. On June 9, the store will hold an open house and ribbon cutting from 1-6 p.m. with representatives from the mayor’s office and the EDC of Fosston. The retailer will have samples […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer LPGA Classic Partners With Diverse-Owned Businesses
The Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give will feature more than a dozen local diverse-owned restaurants at J. Brewer’s, a premium hospitality experience on the fourth fairway of Blythefield Country Club in Belmont, Michigan. Throughout tournament week on June 15-18, Meijer will collaborate with local, diverse-owned food and beverage restaurants and vendors to supply experiences for spectators. “Our purpose […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Aldi, Midwest
Aldi Introduces Instacart-Powered Virtual Convenience Store
Batavia, Illinois-based Aldi has partnered with Instacart to introduce Aldi Express, a virtual convenience store. From convenience items such as prepared foods, snacks and drinks to grocery staples and household essentials, Aldi Express gives customers access to about 2,000 popular ALDI items, delivered in as fast as 30-minutes. Aldi Express convenience delivery is available to […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Fareway Breaks Ground On Store In Norwalk, IA
Fareway Stores Inc. held a groundbreaking ceremony May 30 for a new 24,000-square-foot store at 2200 Sunset Drive in Norwalk, Iowa, that will replace a nearby store. “Our new location will serve as the gateway to the Norwalk Central development in the heart of the city and we want to thank city officials for their commitment to […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer, Kellogg Partner On Middle School Sports Donation
Tony the Tiger and Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes Mission Tiger are partnering with Meijer to make a $55,000 donation through the education nonprofit DonorsChoose to help fund middle school sports projects. Since 2019, Tony the Tiger and Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes have embarked on a mission to give more kids access to the benefits of sports with the launch […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
SpartanNash Foundation Hosts Fundraiser For Memorial Day
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash is holding its annual foundation in-store fundraiser through June 4, benefiting Honor and Remember, Operation Homefront and Convoy of Hope. Customers who visit any participating SpartanNash-owned retail stores including Family Fare, Martin’s Super Markets, D&W Fresh Market, Forest Hills Foods and fuel centers during the fundraiser can choose to donate $1, $5 or $10 at checkout or round up their totals to the […]