Fareway Meat & Grocery has opened a new 11,000-square-foot store at 1325 Edgington Ave. in Eldora, Iowa, which replaces the previous location across the street. “This new store represents our continued investment in Eldora and the surrounding communities,” said Reynolds Cramer, CEO of Fareway Stores Inc. “Fareway has proudly served Eldora since 1988, and we’re […]
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Buehler’s Fresh Foods CFO O’Donnell To Retire
Buehler’s Fresh Foods Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Peter O’Donnell will retire Dec. 31 after eight years of service to the employee-owned grocery chain. A search for his successor is under way. O’Donnell joined Buehler’s in 2017 following a career spanning leadership roles in finance, accounting and operations across the grocery and retail industries. “Peter has […]
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AWG, Kellogg’s Expand Athletic Opportunities For Middle Schoolers
Tony the Tiger and Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes Mission Tiger initiative have joined with Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG) to donate $32,500 through DonorsChoose to help schools like Turner Middle School in Kansas City, Kansas, keep students active and engaged through athletics. Since its launch in 2019, Tony the Tiger and Mission Tiger has expanded access to […]
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Schnucks To Hold Appreciation Event At Remodeled Store In O’Fallon, IL
To celebrate and thank customers for their patience during the remodel of its Seven Hills location, Schnucks will hold a customer appreciation event Nov. 7-8 at the store in O’Fallon, Illinois. On Nov. 7, the company will host a ribbon cutting at noon and a complimentary wine and cheese pairing and bourbon tasting event from […]
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General Mills Highlights Growth Initiatives At Investor Day
General Mills Inc. executives provided investors and analysts an update on its strategic priorities and plans to accelerate growth at its Investor Day Oct. 14 at the company’s world headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Chairman and CEO Jeff Harmening, CFO Kofi Bruce and other General Mills executives outlined the company’s key growth initiatives focused on driving […]
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Balls Food Stores Expands With Acquisition Of Schulte’s Fresh Foods
Balls Food Stores, one of the largest locally owned grocery operators in the Kansas City area, has expanded its footprint with the acquisition of Schulte’s Fresh Foods in Jefferson City, Missouri. The grocery store will continue to operate under the Schulte’s Fresh Foods name, maintaining its long reputation for quality, service and community connection. “Schulte’s […]
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Schnucks Markets Begins Drive To Help Food Banks, Pantries
Through Nov. 11, Schnuck Markets Inc. is holding a food drive at all 113 stores to support food banks and pantries as demand grows due to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits being paused because of the ongoing federal government shutdown. Customers will be able to donate food items by purchasing them and putting them in […]
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Fresh Thyme Market Names 2025 Freshest MVP Awards
Midwest-based Fresh Thyme Market is celebrating supplier partners that promote its brand pillars of quality, experience and community with 2025 Freshest MVP Awards. Through their partnerships, the companies advance Fresh Thyme’s mission to provide fresh, healthy food and stay ahead of evolving customer trends. “Our vendor and service partners are vital to our success,” said […]