Cincinatti-based The Kroger Co. Foundation has named the Kroger Scholars for the 2023-24 academic year, awarding $300,000 to 120 students. All scholars are the children of Kroger employees and receive $2,500 toward any accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational program. Launched in 2008, the Kroger Scholars Program has awarded more than $4.8 million […]
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Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Executive News, Midwest
SpartanNash Welcomes Ninth Director To Board
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has appointed Kerrie D. MacPherson to its board of directors, effective immediately. As an independent director, MacPherson will serve on the audit committee. MacPherson brings more than three decades of international business experience, having worked with senior management and boards to drive growth and innovation while scaling services to market. She […]
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New COO Among Three Promotions At Hugo’s
Citing their knowledge and experience as key assets to the company, Grand Forks, North Dakota-based Hugo’s Family Marketplace shared several company promotions, including Allen Jackson to COO. In his new role, Jackson will be responsible for Hugo’s overall operations. He will work with the fresh directors, area directors, human resources, procurement, pricing and loss prevention. […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Grocery Store Equipment, Midwest
Schnucks Adds Rewards Redemption At Self-Checkouts
St. Louis-based Schnuck Markets has announced that shoppers can now redeem rewards points and buy gift cards using self-checkout at most of its Schnucks and Eatwell Market stores. They could previously do so only at traditional checkout lanes. “We continue to listen to our customers’ feedback and work to bring them more efficient shopping experiences […]
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SpartanNash Fundraiser Backs Junior Achievement
Junior Achievement recently teamed up with Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash and FMI – The Food Industry Association to develop programs that inspire students to explore career paths in the food industry. To boost that effort, SpartanNash and its foundation have launched an in-store fundraiser to benefit the youth education nonprofit. Proceeds will help expand educational […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Midwest
Workforce Top Issue Facing Employers In Iowa As Economy Improves
A second-quarter Economic Outlook Survey by the Iowa Business Council reports a “strong confidence” in the state’s economy. This represents an increase in optimism across all areas measured by the IBC compared to results from the previous quarter. The report measures member expectations for sales, capital spending and employment for the next six months. The […]
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Dollar General Opens Distribution Center In Blair, NE
Dollar General celebrated the grand opening of its distribution center in Blair, Nebraska, on Aug. 19 with employees, their families and elected officials. The grand opening ceremony included a donation to Washington County Food Pantry at Joseph’s Coat. The Dollar General Blair distribution center is the company’s first dual facility combining the efficiencies of traditional and […]
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SpartanNash Donates Food, Water For Maui Disaster Relief
Michigan-based SpartanNash has donated two truckloads of food and bottled water for wildfire disaster relief efforts in Maui, Hawaii. The company partnered with Convoy of Hope to ship products quickly and efficiently for disaster relief. In addition to its product donations, SpartanNash provided $25,000 in financial support to the Hawaii Community Foundation, in collaboration with the American Logistics Association. […]