Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer is offering free support to blind and low-vision customers by partnering with the Aira app to increase accessibility and ease in their shopping trip. The Midwest retailer is the among the first in the Midwest to provide customers free access to the app while shopping at any of its supercenters or neighborhood markets. […]
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 inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Omaha Steaks Promotes Rempe, Others To Leadership Roles
In an appointment that marks a significant change for the business, Omaha, Nebraska-based Omaha Steaks promotes Nate Rempe to president and COO, announced June 29. Owners Bruce Simon, Todd Simon and Alan Simon will continue to be involved in the business, which has been run by their family for more than 103 years. “Nate’s reach and […]
Posted inCenter Store, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Whole Foods
New Splenda Diabetes Care Shakes Have No Added Sugar
Splenda Brand has launched its Splenda Diabetes Care Shakes, the first no added sugar shakes specifically designed to help manage blood sugar and support the needs of people managing diabetes and prediabetes. The shakes serve as a meal or snack replacement and contain protein and key ingredients needed for diabetes management. Each shake contains 16g […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Kroger Technology & Digital Named Top 100 Best Places To Work In IT
Cincinnati, Ohio-based Kroger Co. recently announced Kroger Technology & Digital has been named Computerworld magazine’s Top 100 Best Places to Work in IT for 2020. This marks the third consecutive year that Kroger’s technology and digital team has been recognized by the annual list for having an innovative, industry-leading workplace culture. This year, Kroger ranks 51st among large […]
Posted inGrocery Store Layout, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Schnucks To Open EatWell June 24 In Columbia, MO
Schnuck Markets Inc. plans to open EatWell, A Natural Food Store by Schnucks, at 111 South Providence Road in Columbia, Missouri, on Wednesday, June 24, at 7 a.m. In May, the company announced the 42,000-square-foot former Lucky’s store will focus on consumers prioritizing health and wellness, natural foods and the occasional splurge. The store has […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Hostess Brands Adds New Products, On-The-Go Pack Sizes
Hostess Brands LLC recently launched two new products: Strawberry Cheesecake Flavored Donettes and Cream Cheese Coffee Cakes. Strawberry Cheesecake Flavored Donettes feature a pink, strawberry flavored cake donut with a thick, creamy icing. Cream Cheese Coffee Cakes are made with real cream cheese in the batter and topped with a buttery sugar-crumb streusel. “We are […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
US Foods Donating $250K Of Food To Greater Chicago Food Depository
US Foods Holding Corp., a foodservice distributor, is donating approximately $250,000 of food to help the Greater Chicago Food Depository, Chicago’s food bank, bring pop-up food pantries to communities of color on Chicago’s South and West Sides. These areas have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19, longtime food insecurity and recent civil unrest. “In this unprecedented time, […]
Posted inMeijer, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Nonfood Items
Meijer Donates $1.1M To Simply Give On Behalf Of Meijer LPGA Classic
Despite the cancellation of the 2020 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give, the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based retailer says it is donating $1.1 million to its Simply Give hunger relief program on behalf of the tournament. “Meijer is committed to enriching lives in the communities we serve, which is more important now than ever before,” said Cathy […]
Posted inInternational Foods, Home Page Latest News, Midwest
Midwest Markets Stocking Items From Around The World
by Mary Margaret Stewart / staff writer Chicago, Illinois, is one of several big cities in the Midwest where diversity in food and culture is not hard to come by. And Dino Svigos, co-founder of Chicago-based Fresh Farms grocery stores, was quick to tap into this multicultural marketplace. “Nothing from America. You want canned cheese […]
Posted inMeijer, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Nonfood Items
Meijer Re-opens Bottle/Can Returns Across Michigan June 15
Meijer will begin accepting beverage containers for return on Monday, June 15, at its Michigan stores after temporarily discontinuing returns in March due to the coronavirus pandemic. Currently, there is an estimated $65 million in unreturned beverage containers in Michigan. Retailers will need to take additional action around sanitization and social distancing to accommodate the expected return of large […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Hormel Foods Unveils 2 New Chili Dog Toppings
Austin, Minnesota-based Hormel Foods, makers of Hormel chili, has launched two new chili pour overs– Chili Cheese and Coney Island – specially designed as chili dog toppings. The two varieties, formulated to have a thicker consistency to allow the chili to stay on the hot dog better than traditional, no bean chili, were modeled after […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Midwest
LG Business Solutions Unveils Suite Of Digital Signage Packages
LG Business Solutions USA, based in Lincolnshire, Illinois, has introduced a suite of digital signage packages that allows businesses to communicate their policies, sanitization standards and real-time updates. Representing the first in LG’s all-new series of Health Protocol Solutions, these digital signage packages are designed for indoor and window-facing use in either landscape or portrait […]
Posted inYear In Review - 2020, Center Store, Home Page Slider, Midwest
MIDWEST: Skippy Peanut Butter Introduces 3 New Protein Products
The makers of Skippy peanut butter recently launched of three new products, providing consumers with more ways to add high-protein, plant-based and functional foods to their diets. Skippy Squeeze Peanut Butter and Skippy Peanut Butter Spreads, Skippy No Sugar Added Peanut Butter Spreads and Skippy Added Protein Peanut Butter will be available at select retailers […]
Posted inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, Midwest
The J.M. Smucker Co. Names Ferguson Leader Of Pet Food, Pet Snacks Business
The J.M. Smucker Co. has named Rob Ferguson as SVP and general manager of its Pet Food and Pet Snacks business. Ferguson has been serving in an interim capacity since last year. “Rob has a thorough understanding of the pet food and pet snacks industry and has articulated a compelling vision to grow our brands,” […]
Posted inDairy News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Eagleeye Joins Organic Valley’s Leadership Team
La Farge, Wisconsin-based Organic Valley has appointed Joseph Eagleeye as CFO of CROPP Cooperative. With more than 25 years of experience and financial data expertise, Eagleeye brings an expanded focus on analytics to leading the cooperative’s finance division. As CFO, Eagleeye will oversee the cooperative’s finance, accounting, investor relations, demand management, supply forecasting, information resources, business insights, […]
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Sweet Baby Ray’s Launches New No Sugar Added Barbecue Sauce Line
Sweet Baby Ray’s recently released two flavors of Ray’s No Sugar Added barbecue sauce, Original and Hickory. Ray’s No Sugar Added offers a signature sweet, smoky and tangy flavor profile while delivering 1g sugar and 1g net carbs per serving. “We’ve landed on a No Sugar Added recipe that’s gluten free, vegan, vegetarian, keto-friendly – and actually […]
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Price Chopper Opens New Store In Kansas
Price Chopper has opened a new store in Gardner, Kansas, the 52nd location for the Overland Park, Kansas-based grocery chain. The 63,000-s.f. store at 660 E. Main St. will employ about 180 people. A ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration were held at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 3. Store features The new store features […]
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MIDWEST: AWG Plans New All-In-One Distribution Hub In Mississippi
Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) says it plans to build a new state-of-the art distribution hub in Hernando, Mississippi, subject to incentive approval. The new facility will be completed in 2023 and will feature automation technology and an evolved organizational infrastructure designed to enable long-term, sustainable growth and success for its retail members. It also will […]
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Buehler’s Offers Online Shopping At Coshocton Store
Wooster, Ohio-based Buehler’s Fresh Foods now offers online grocery shopping at its Coshocton store. Customers can now choose to order groceries online for curbside pickup or delivery—or shop in-store if they prefer. With the addition of Coshocton, Buehler’s now offers online shopping at these locations—Wooster Milltown, Medina River Styx and Forest Meadows, Canton, New Philadelphia, […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Path Of Life Partners With Brokerage Firm Yin Yang Naturals
Path of Life, makers of frozen quinoa, rice and veggie blends, has reached a preferred partner agreement with Yin Yang Naturals, a food brokerage firm focused on natural and organic products. This collaboration will allow for Path of Life products to become more widely available by growing the brand’s distribution and SKU dominance in grocery […]