Muskego, Wisconsin-based Jackson’s has expanded its sales and marketing team by adding three industry leaders to drive distribution throughout the country. Andy Malloy has been named president of sales and marketing, while Dan Wilfand and Todd Tolis join as director of natural channel sales and director of alternative channel sales, respectively. In his new role, […]
Category: Midwest
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
SpartanNash Sends Supplies To California For Disaster Relief
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash donated 24 pallets of food products to victims of atmospheric rivers and flooding in Southern California. In partnership with the American Red Cross, products were distributed to California residents who are being forced into shelters because of flooding, power outages and landslides. The donation, valued at more than $46,000, includes various essentials, including ready-to-eat breakfast foods, sweet snacks […]
Posted inProduce News, Midwest, Organic Natural
Maintaining Health Remains Top Of Mind For Many Consumers
Cost difference between organic, non-organic foods may be decreasing Organic, natural and health foods are on many shoppers’ grocery lists today. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, staying healthy has become a priority for many. “Throughout the pandemic, health has been top of mind and many consumers began to take a deeper interest in their health in a […]
Posted inFestival Foods, Corporate Store News, Midwest
Festival Foods Increases Employee Discount To 15 Percent
Green Bay, Wisconsin-based Festival Foods is increasing its employee discount to 15 percent. It is available to all workers, along with members of their immediate households. “We want to help our teammates stretch their dollars when it comes to buying the groceries they need to feed themselves and their families,” said Mark Skogen, president and […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Midwest
Schnucks Donates $120K During Register Round Up Campaign
As part of Black History Month in February, St. Louis, Missouri-based Schnuck Markets and its customers donated $120,000 through its “Round Up at the Register” to support the Urban League. Customers donated $112,766 and Schnucks provided an additional $7,234. The campaign ran Feb. 1-14. In 2022, the grocer donated $150,000 to the Urban League as part of […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Recognizes Seven Employees With Company Awards
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer has named the recipients of its 2022 Legacy Awards, recognizing seven people across the company for their impact on their teams, customers and communities. The company also announced recipients of its first Meijer Impact Award, which celebrates a team’s accomplishments and acts of service. “While a lot about retail has changed […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
AWG Reports Record Results At Annual Shareholders Meeting
Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. reported record consolidated company sales of $12.3 billion, an increase of 13.65 percent on a comparable basis over 2021, and distributed $273 million of year-end patronage, following its annual shareholders meeting held March 21. AWG’s cooperative net sales were $10.7 billion, up 10.08 percent. The total distribution of cooperative […]
Posted inCoborn's, Marketing News, Midwest, Online Grocery Technology
Coborn’s Adds EBT SNAP Benefits Through Instacart
St. Cloud, Minnesota-based Coborn’s Inc. will accept EBT SNAP payments online for same-day delivery through Instacart. With this program, EBT SNAP participants will now be able to use their benefits to access fresh food and pantry staples from Coborn’s, Cash Wise and Marketplace Foods when shopping via the Instacart website and mobile app. This launch […]