Red’s Hometown Market IGA also features craft brewery, barbecue eatery and coffee shop Patrick Longmire, owner of Red’s Hometown Market IGA in Spring Grove, Minnesota, grew up in the grocery business. His parents purchased a small grocery store and bar in 1953 in St. Joseph, Wisconsin. They sold that business in 1963, then opened a […]
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Posted inDairy News, Executive News, Midwest
Prairie Farms Dairy Honors Mullins For 42 Years Of Service
After a 42-year career with Prairie Farms Dairy, industry executive Ed Mullins retired on Dec. 31. This followed his decision in late 2021 to step down as CEO and EVP to assume a new role as senior executive officer in 2022. A celebration of his career was held last week in Edwardsville, Illinois, where hundreds […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Ben’s Supercenter Uses LOC Software For Technology Needs
Sponsored content Since 1965, Ben’s Supercenter has offered its communities a wide selection of affordable name-brand products in agriculture, building materials, grocery, hardware lumber and fuel. In addition, being heavily involved in the community helps the team provide value that makes Ben’s Supercenters complete service locations. Knowing they need to bring the most diversified shopping […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Walt Churchill’s Market Grows, Evolves With LOC Software
Sponsored content Walt Churchill’s Market first opened its doors in Toledo, Ohio, in 1917. It was essential to the Churchill family to provide a location where families could get all their groceries without traveling all the way downtown. Instead, dedicated brothers, Jim and Joe would make the trip downtown to purchase fresh produce, stocking the […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
SpartanNash Sends Supplies To Turkey-Syria Earthquake Survivors
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has donated bottled water and baby diapers to survivors of the Turkey–Syria earthquakes. The nonprofit Convoy of Hope is facilitating the distribution of items to those in need. “The destruction in Turkey and Syria is unimaginable, and we feel compelled to leverage supplies we have in stock to provide critical aid as fast as possible,” said Tony Sarsam, SpartanNash […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Midwest
Walgreens To Hold Supplier Diversity Summit In March
Deerfield, Illinois-based Walgreens will hold a Supplier Diversity Summit, a virtual showcase for diverse businesses and entrepreneurs to share their retail offerings. The virtual event, taking place the week of March 28, provides diverse vendors the opportunity to connect with the Walgreens merchandising team, share their products and receive feedback with the ultimate goal of being […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
Kroger Shares Product Offerings For Valentine’s Day
Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. is sharing its product offerings for customers in celebration of Valentine’s Day. “From dinner and dessert to flowers and candy, Kroger has everything customers need for a romantic dinner for two,” said Juan De Paoli, Kroger’s VP for Our Brands. “Celebrate love by experiencing the joy of cooking a meal together made […]
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Buehler’s Fresh Foods Selects Mercatus For Expanded Services
Buehler’s Fresh Foods has partnered with Mercatus, a provider of grocery e-commerce solutions, to bring customers an integrated online ordering and fulfillment experience. With 14 supermarkets in northeastern Ohio, Buehler’s provides customers an assortment of locally-sourced specialty groceries, prepared foods and fresh products. The Buehler’s team selected Mercatus for its track record and success in […]