Buehler’s Fresh Foods will be giving over $740,000 in holiday bonuses to all eligible hourly and salaried employees as a token of its appreciation for employees that continue to work hard amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. “Considered essential workers our employees continue to amaze and inspire as they show up every week, perform their jobs and […]
Category: Midwest
The Shelby Report of the Midwest covers grocery retailers, wholesalers and suppliers in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Follow the latest store openings, remodels, leadership changes and market news from the region.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Fareway Stores To Purchase Shugar’s In Colfax, Iowa
Fareway Stores has agreed to purchase Shugar’s, a third-generation, family-owned grocery store founded in 1936 and located at 28 East Howard St. in Colfax, Iowa. Fareway and Shugar’s plan to finalize the purchase and transition near the end of the year. “We are excited to announce our plans to expand in the Central Iowa area,” […]
Posted inMeijer, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Surprises Customers With Very Merry $1,000 Shopping Spree
While many holiday celebrations will look different this year, Meijer continues its Very Merry Meijer tradition of surprising a customer in each of its supercenters and stores across the Midwest with a $1,000 Meijer shopping spree. Given the difficulties of this year, the retailer decided to expand its tradition to surprise 1,300 additional customers with $100 gift cards. “We recognize that many […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, Midwest
J.M. Smucker Co. Completes Divestiture Of Crisco Business
The Orrville, Ohio-based J.M. Smucker Co. has announced the closing of the transaction to sell its Crisco oils and shortening business to B&G Foods Inc. for $550 million, subject to a working capital adjustment. The company previously announced the signing of a definitive agreement to divest its Crisco business on Oct. 26. The transaction encompasses oils and shortening products […]
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Kellogg’s Launches New Cereal Bars Available In 2 Flavors
Kellogg is launching breakfast-inspired Kellogg’s Cereal Bars, a new way to enjoy its Froot Loops and Frosted Flakes and satisfy that craving for a cereal crunch while on the go and throughout the day. The new bars are made with cereal pieces and are equal to a half serving of cereal. The portable and easy […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Aldi, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Grocery Retailer Aldi Expanding Corporate Footprint In Dublin, Ohio
Aldi plans to expand its corporate footprint in Dublin, Ohio, creating 30 new jobs. Hiring for national real estate services, real estate analytics, goods not for resale, facilities systems and sustainability positions will begin in the first quarter of 2021. The Aldi National Real Estate Services office at 5115 Parkcenter Ave. opened four years ago […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Fareway, USMC Continue Holiday Tradition To Provide Toys For Children
Fareway Stores is partnering with the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) on their 2020 Toys for Tots campaign. The program provides toys to less fortunate children during the holiday season. Stores are conducting a round-up at the register, where customers can round-up to the next whole dollar on their grocery purchase. In addition, stores will be […]
Posted inHy-Vee, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Hy-Vee Seeks To Hire 1,000 Pharmacy Technicians
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Ve is seeking to hire 1,000 pharmacy technicians across its eight-state region, as it continues to expand its COVID-19 testing services and prepares for the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. Hy-Vee is hiring both full- and part-time licensed pharmacy technicians across its more than 270 pharmacies to provide additional support to […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Whole Foods
New Amazon Fresh Location To Open In Naperville, First In Illinois
Amazon is opening a new 35,000-square-foot Amazon Fresh location on Dec. 10 at 3116 S. Route 59 in Naperville, Illinois. This store is the fifth Amazon Fresh location to open its doors, and the first in Illinois. The Naperville store will be open from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. CT daily. The first hour, 7 to […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Hy-Vee Launches New Plus Premium Membership, Perks In-Store And Online
Hy-Vee Inc. is launching its new Hy-Vee Plus premium membership, which offers customers added savings and exclusive benefits and services across all areas of the store, both in-person and online. The cost of the program is $99 per year. This premium membership will offer exclusive benefits such as select monthly offers and coupons; free Hy-Vee […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Graeter’s, Perfect Day Partner On Perfect Indulgence Vegan Desserts
Graeter’s Ice Cream, America’s oldest family-owned craft ice cream maker, has teamed up with food technology company Perfect Day to launch Perfect Indulgence, Graeter’s first-ever line of vegan frozen desserts using Perfect Day’s animal-free dairy protein. Graeter’s is launching Perfect Indulgence with six of its traditional flavors: Black Cherry Chocolate Chip, Cookies & Cream, Oregon Strawberry, Mint Chocolate Chip, Chocolate […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Nature’s Way Launches Six Supplement Products In New KiDS Line
Green Bay, Wisconsin-based Nature’s Way, a dietary supplement provider, has launched its new line of KiDS products spanning across multiple needs. The line includes a kid’s multivitamin plus immune support (Nature’s Way Happy & Healthy Multi), a supplement for bone and muscle support (Nature’s Way Growing Bones & Muscles), a supplement for calm mood support (Nature’s Way Cool, Calm […]
Posted inMeijer, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Midwest
Instacart Announces National Partnership With Meijer
Instacart has entered into a new national partnership with Meijer to offer same-day delivery in as fast as an hour from nearly all Meijer stores. Together, Instacart and Meijer are delivering thousands of items including groceries and household essentials, as well as a broad selection of general merchandise across a number of categories including home […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Kroger Ratifies Agreement With 20 UFCW Local Unions
The Cincinnati, Ohio-based Kroger Co. has released that associates across 14 divisions have ratified an agreement with 20 local unions of the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) to withdraw from the UFCW International Union-Industry Pension Fund (National Fund). “We are pleased to reach an agreement that improves the security and stability of future benefits […]
Posted inKeHE Distributors, Home Page Latest News, Midwest, Organic Natural
KeHE Strengthens Natural Channel Service With New Indiana Warehouse
KeHE Distributors has opened a new Indiana distribution center, which will help better service the unique needs of natural retailers in the Midwest. The 376,512-square-foot facility, located in West Ellettsville in southern Indiana, will replace the company’s current distribution center in Bloomington, Indiana. KeHE’s network of 16 national distribution centers provides natural, organic, fresh and specialty […]
Posted inBakery News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Aunt Millie’s Introduces 1 Net Carb And Organic Breads
Aunt Millie’s Bakeries introduces the addition of new baked goods to its expansive product line – Live Carb Smart and Live Organic breads. The quality and goodness in the Live bread lineup was created to support healthy goals. At one net carb per slice, Live Carb Smart is a low-net-carbohydrate great for those who are […]
Posted inC-Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Here For The Holidays: Casey’s Announces 24 Days Of Casey’s
While plans may be changing this year, Casey’s is still here for the holidays and is offering 24 Days of Casey’s for guests to celebrate the season and have a little much-needed fun. Each day from Dec. 1 through Dec. 24, the Ankeny, Iowa-based company will reveal a surprise offer for its Casey’s Rewards members. […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Home Page Slider, Midwest, Online Grocery Technology
Kroger And Ocado Add Customer Fulfillment Center To The South
The Kroger Family of Cos., America’s largest grocery retailer, and Ocado, a world leader in technology for grocery e-commerce, continue the expansion of their partnership with plans to construct an additional Customer Fulfillment Center (CFC) in the South region. This will be in addition to collaborating with Ocado on in-store fulfillment (ISF) capabilities, with a […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Hy-Vee Reinstates Reserved Shopping Hours For High Risk Consumers
As of Nov. 23, West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee has reinstated its reserved shopping hour for customers considered “high risk” in response to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases throughout its eight-state region. The reserved hour will be offered at all Hy-Vee locations from 7-8 a.m., Monday through Friday, and is dedicated for these customers: […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Price Chopper Makes Thanksgiving Essentials Free Via Rewards Program
Kansas City shoppers can use their rewards points at area Price Choppers to get free Thanksgiving meal essentials. The Kansas City-based grocer has expanded its rewards program, making a host of Thanksgiving products available for free to rewards members, from cranberries and potatoes to gravy and dinner rolls. The program also allows members to redeem […]