A private investor has purchased a 112,005-square-foot Hy-Vee-anchored shopping center in Omaha, Nebraska. The sale was executed by Hanley Investment Group, a real estate brokerage and advisory firm who represented the seller, Woodsonia Real Estate. The sale price was $17.2 million. Applewood Centre was built in 1989 on 12.81 acres at 9707-9765 Q St. Hy-Vee has […]
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Posted inProduce News, Midwest
Wholesale Produce Supply Acquires Bandwagon Brokerage
Minneapolis-based Wholesale Produce Supply, a fresh produce logistics and inventory management solutions provider, has acquired Bandwagon Brokerage, a specialty produce company. The acquisition will allow both companies to grow by broadening the portfolio of products and services they offer to customers, as well as by broadening their customer bases. Bandwagon’s founder, owner and president, Dennis Berman, […]
Posted inHy-Vee, Independent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee To Host Best Of Local Brands Summit March 1
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee will host its next quarterly Best of Local Brands Summit in March to expand and enhance the product offerings at its more than 285 retail stores in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Since the Best of Local Brands summit began in early 2021, more than 125 new […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Midwest
Schnucks Expands Flexforce Employment Option In Midwest
St. Louis, Missouri-based Schnuck Markets is expanding its Flexforce employment option to additional locations in Illinois, Indiana and Missouri. Schnucks Flexforce employees can optimize work schedules by selecting shifts and store locations that best fit their personal schedules while creating opportunities for growth and learning at a pace determined by the worker. Flexforce teammates are able […]
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest
TriMas Achieves Food Safety Production Certification
TriMas has announced that its packaging facility in Hamilton, Indiana, has met the requirements of Food Safety Certification FSSC 22000, a criteria for current and prospective food and beverage customers. It is one of the standards of the Global Food Safety Initiative certification in food safety quality management systems. “We are very proud of all […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
Post Holdings Promotes Mainer, Zadoks To Executive Positions
St. Louis-based Post Holdings has announced two promotions. Matt Mainer was promoted to the position of SVP, CFO and treasurer. Jeff Zadoks was promoted as EVP and COO. The two executives will serve on Post’s executive management team, reporting to Robert V. Vitale, Post’s president and CEO. Mainer’s role as treasurer will continue with the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee Dietitians To Offer 1K Free Vitamin D Screenings
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee is offering events in January to help people get a jumpstart on their health goals. Its team of registered dietitians will offer 1,000 free Vitamin D screenings at nearly 60 stores throughout Hy-Vee’s eight-state region. Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that helps support strong bones, facilitate normal immune function and aid […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Neighborhood Fresh Finalizes Sale Of Company
Neighborhood Fresh recently completed the sale of the company to an employee stock ownership plan. Neighborhood Fresh is a local grocery store in Northeastern Indiana, with four locations in Gas City, North Manchester, Syracuse and North Webster. It offers in-store services that include bakery, deli, lottery, custom cake decorating, a large selection of beer and wine […]