West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee is teaming up with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) to be the primary sponsor of Spencer Pigot’s No. 45 NTT Indycar Series entry at the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, Aug. 23. Hy-Vee also will be an associate sponsor of Graham Rahal’s entry for the Indy 500. […]
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 inCOVID News, Home Page Latest News, Midwest, Shelby Originals
Market Profile: Kansas, Missouri Markets Wondering What’s Next
by John McCurry, contributing writer Independent grocers in the southern half of the Midwest have faced COVID-19 pandemic challenges similar to their counterparts in other regions. They have endured many stressful months but also have thrived under challenging conditions. The Shelby Report recently spoke with three longtime grocers in Missouri and Kansas, as well as the […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Home Page Slider, Midwest, Sustainability News
Kroger Outlines New Stakeholder Priorities In 2020 ESG Report
The Cincinnati, Ohio-based Kroger Co. has released its 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, highlighting progress toward its sustainability goals and confirming the company’s commitment to creating communities free of hunger and waste. Kroger’s 2020 ESG report leads with an updated materiality assessment, outlining the ESG topics most meaningful to the company’s key stakeholders. The […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Hy-Vee KidsFit Launches Free Health, Wellness Program For Schools
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee says its Hy-Vee KidsFit is launching a free, downloadable Wellness Week guide. The guide includes in-person, virtual and hybrid methods to help students prioritize healthy choices in school and at home. This school year, Hy-Vee KidsFit is offering the free Wellness Week guide consisting of a downloadable toolkit that contains fun education-based […]
Posted inCBD News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
American Shaman, Ball’s Price Chopper Launch New CBD Concept
American Shaman, a CBD manufacturer, has unveiled its newest retail store. Its latest corporate-owned and -operated location will be inside a Ball’s Price Chopper grocery store in Kansas City, Missouri – and is the first CBD store to be within a multi-store supermarket franchise in the country. “American Shaman has been a great partner, and […]
Posted inMeijer, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Store Director Patel In Top 10 For 2020 FMI Store Manager Awards
St. Charles, Illinois Meijer Store Director Minesh Patel is among the top finalists for the 2020 Food Marketing Institute’s Store Manager Awards. The retail award celebrates store managers across the country who generate sales growth, provide great customer service and play an integral role in the community. “This is only possible because of my team working hard day in […]
Posted inCenter Store, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Kellogg Kicks Off Cereal Donation Program For Ronald McDonald
Ronald McDonald House Charities and the Kellogg Company are teaming up to help provide families staying at Ronald McDonald House locations with breakfast. As part of a multi-year initiative, Kellogg is providing cereal to 144 locations throughout the United States. Tony the Tiger joined Wendy Davidson, president of Kellogg’s Away From Home business, and Sheila […]
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Kroger Health Launches Employer-Focused COVID-19 Testing Program
Cincinnati, Ohio-based Kroger Health has launched COVIDCare Plus, a complete employer-focused health and wellness solution designed to help American companies restart and maintain their business operations. The testing program is centered on Kroger Health’s FDA-authorized COVID-19 Test Home Collection Kit which combines self-administered testing with virtual supervision by a licensed healthcare provider to help ensure […]
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Buehler’s Fresh Foods Hosts ESPN, Ohio’s Best Bagger Competition
Buehler’s Fresh Foods recently hosted the nationally-televised Ohio’s Best Bagger Competition at its Milltown location in Wooster, Ohio, where ESPN filmed the entire event. It aired Saturday, Aug. 8, on ESPN2. At the Ohio Grocery Baggers Bowl 2020, 22 contestants faced off to win the Ceramic Bag Award, $1,000 and a trip to San Diego […]
Posted inPlant-Based News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Whole Foods
Pull-Ups Introduces Training Underwear With Plant-Based Ingredients
Neenah, Wisconsin-based Pull-Ups is celebrating the launch of its newest product, New Leaf. Pull-Ups New Leaf is made with plant-based ingredients like sugarcane and fluff pulp, carefully selected and crafted to provide the same level of protection parents know and trust from the Pull-Ups brand. Pull-Ups New Leaf is the softest training underwear available on […]
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Kroger Celebrates Educators, Parents With Extra Credit Wednesdays
The Kroger Co. is offering more ways to save on back-to-school essentials during its first Teachers and Honorary Teachers savings event this fall. Now through Sept. 9, teachers, school administrators and parents who shop at Kroger Family of Stores on Wednesdays will save an extra 10 percent on general merchandise, including school and craft supplies, […]
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Buehler’s Fresh Foods Implements Healthy Living Program In Orrville
Buehler’s Fresh Foods recently launched its Healthy Living program in Orrville, Ohio, focusing on providing more than 3,000 healthy items at affordable prices. As consumers continue to look for ways to eat healthier, Buehler’s is committed to providing a diverse selection of products throughout the entire store. The program highlights items that fall into four […]
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Simple Truth Recycling Program Advances Kroger’s Zero-Waste Vision
Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. has launched its Simple Truth Recycling Program, offering customers a free way to recycle the flexible packaging of more than 300 products from Simple Truth, America’s largest natural and organic brand. Developed in partnership with international recycling leader TerraCycle, Kroger’s new platform enables customers to recycle a wide range of flexible packaging […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Logistics Platform Helps Taylor Farms Get Products ‘From Field to Fork’
RedwoodConnect 2.0, Redwood Logistics’ flagship supply chain integration platform-as-a-service (iPaaS), demonstrates its business value with Taylor Farms, the world’s top producer of fresh-cut produce. The produce giant, which provides fruits and vegetables to many of the largest supermarket chains and restaurants in the U.S., including Wal-Mart, McDonald’s, Subway, Pizza Hut, Safeway and Kroger, has successfully […]
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Nature Valley Launches Packed As New Sustained Energy Bar
Nature Valley has launched Packed, a sustained energy bar that uniquely features three textures – creamy, crunchy and chewy – making it unlike many other snack bar options. This new addition to the Nature Valley lineup is packed with energy-boosting ingredients like creamy nut butter, crunchy nuts and seeds such as almonds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Kroger Ranks No. 9 On 2020 Axios Harris Poll 100
The Kroger Co. has ranked No. 9 on the 2020 Axios Harris Poll 100 for COVID-19 response and racial equity support, moving up 12 spots from the 2019 survey. “Throughout the public health crisis, our entire team of 500,000 associates has worked tirelessly to provide a safe environment for our customers and each other, with […]
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5 SpartanNash Pharmacies Offer Free COVID-19 Testing In West Michigan
As part of its continued efforts to ensure the well-being and safety of its family of associates, customers and communities during the coronavirus pandemic, SpartanNash says select Family Fare and D&W Fresh Market pharmacies in West Michigan will offer free COVID-19 testing beginning on Monday, Aug. 3. The company has partnered with the U.S. Department […]
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Pillsbury Cookie, Brownie Dough Now Safe To Eat Raw
This summer, Pillsbury is introducing refrigerated cookie and brownie dough that is now “safe to eat raw,” as marked by a seal on packaging, or baked, as always. To celebrate the news, Pillsbury is partnering with Haylie Duff, actress and mom of two, to encourage parents to have fun surprising their kids in a #SayYesChallenge. Now through […]
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LG Expands Suite Of Health Protocol Solutions For Reopening Businesses
As businesses around the country reopen amid the ongoing pandemic, LG Business Solutions USA has expanded its suite of Health Protocol Solutions, introducing new digital signage packages that give businesses platforms to provide information, guidance, wayfinding and interactive experiences. Digital signage display leader LG partnered with other technology leaders to offer an array of new options including wellness […]
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Fairlife, Boardwalk Frozen Treats Partner On New Light Ice Cream
After years of fan requests for ice cream, Fairlife has partnered with Boardwalk Frozen Treats on Fairlife Light Ice Cream. This is the company’s first venture away from the beverage-related products and into frozen desserts. Fairlife Light Ice Cream will be available at select retail stores. Fairlife Light Ice Cream is made from ultra-filtered milk to […]