SpartanNash is expanding its use of Upshop’s Magic AI inventory and replenishment optimization application to consolidate its ordering systems, maintain planogram integrity and help with merchandising reset planning in center store and produce. The system also provides store employees with a real-time view of stock to maximize assortment, while at the same time reducing waste. […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, Midwest
Feeding The Community An Obligation For Buche Foods
Making sure no one in South Dakota goes hungry is not just a passion for RF Buche. He considers it a moral obligation. It’s why the fourth-generation president of the GF Buche Co. – which operates Buche Foods supermarkets and Gus Stop convenience stores among its retail ventures – strives to make it easier for folks […]
Posted inProduce News, Midwest
Caruso USA Donates 75K Pounds Of Produce For Labor Day
Caruso USA is commemorating the Labor Day holiday by donating 75,600 pounds of fresh corn and potatoes to area food banks. The Sharonville, Ohio-based fresh food provider is giving away 33,000 pounds of sweet potatoes and gold potatoes to Freestore Foodbank in Cincinnati, and 26,600 pounds of sweet corn and 16,000 sweet potatoes to Last […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Midwest
Kroger Celebrates Hunger Action Month With Donation Campaign
Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co.’s Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation has begun its annual Hunger Action Month Campaign, giving customers the option to round up at the register and donate to their local food bank. Feeding America’s Hunger Action Month is an annual nationwide event to spread awareness and encourage consumers and corporate chains, such as […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Independent Store News, Midwest
Tony’s Fresh Market Unveils Billboard For IWS Family Health
Tony’s Fresh Market, in conjunction with its charitable arm – Tony’s Charitable Foundation, has unveiled a digital billboard donated to Infant Welfare Society (IWS) Family Health to support and advance the services it offers. The unveiling ceremony took place on Aug. 21 at IWS Family Health at 3600 W. Fullerton Ave. in Chicago, which is […]
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Fareway Opens Meat Market In Kansas City, MO
Fareway Stores Inc. has opened a new 8,700-square-foot Meat Market at 8606 NE 85th St. in Kansas City, Missouri. The Kansas City location will offer a full-service butcher counter and to-go barbecue meal options through McGonigle’s Kitchen and Catering. These services also are offered at the 79th and Ward Parkway and Olathe, Kansas locations. Traditional […]
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Fareway Cuts Ribbon To Open New LeClaire Store
Fareway Stores Inc. hosted a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony Aug. 29 for its store in LeClaire, Iowa. The grocer renovated the 18,000-square-foot former Slagle’s store at 1301 Eagle Ridge Road. “We are excited to join and serve the community of LeClaire,” said CEO Reynolds W. Cramer. “We want to thank the community and […]
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SpartanNash Promotes Tufts To VP, Human Resources
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has promoted Derek Tufts to VP of human resources. Tufts was hired in 2019 as director of human resources for the retail segment and was promoted to senior director, human resources of corporate and retail in 2022. In his new role, he will play a key role in coaching senior leaders and developing HR […]