C-store chain Ricker’s is rolling out a new checkout experience with Skip, a mobile checkout platform, to all of its 58 Indiana stores. The retailer describes the technology as a hybrid of mobile pay and AmazonGo’s “just walk out” program. Ricker’s says the mission of its partnership with Skip is to provide a best-in-class c-store […]
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.
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Buehler’s Bagger Claims Ohio’s Best Title For Fourth Straight Year
Ellissa Chambliss of Buehler’s Fresh Foods defeated competitors from across Ohio to claim the title of the Ohio Grocers Association (OGA) Best Bagger Champion at the Aug. 9 competition held at the Buehler’s Wooster Milltown location. This is the second year in a row that Chambliss has claimed the state title and the fourth year in […]
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Simbe Robotics, Advantage Solutions Pilot Shelf-Scanning Robot
In what they say is a first-of-its-kind pilot program, Advantage Solutions’ digital technology division and Simbe Robotics, developer of autonomous, shelf-scanning robot Tally, are working with global consumer goods manufacturers to identify on-shelf opportunities and provide a better shopping experience for consumers. Tally collected real-time shelf data from Schnucks stores, which Advantage then analyzed and […]
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Plattsmouth, Nebraska, Hy-Vee Employee Earns Company’s Highest Honor
On Aug. 13, fellow employees, family members, customers and Hy-Vee executives gathered at the Plattsmouth, Nebraska, Hy-Vee to surprise Dave Meister, the store’s frozen foods manager, with the company’s Legendary Customer Service Award, Hy-Vee’s highest honor. The award recognizes “exemplary achievement in providing service that exceeds customers’ expectations.” Only nine winners are selected each year […]
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Crave Bros. Mozzarella Stars In Giant, Record-Breaking Caprese Salad
On Thursday, Aug. 9, Chef Jason Dunn of Lewis Station Winery in Lake Mills, Wisconsin, proved that sometimes bigger can be better, as he and four assistants built a Caprese salad that broke the U.S. record for size. The 32-ft.-long version, made with fresh Wisconsin ingredients, included 35 pounds of Crave Brothers Farmstead Classics Fresh […]
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Lakeside Foods Adds Three To Corporate Team
Lakeside Foods Inc., a supplier of frozen and canned foods to the retail, foodservice and industrial sectors, has made several new hires at its corporate office in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. The appointments are part of a strategic plan to expand the company’s product innovation capabilities and target growth in the national retail and foodservice markets. Matt […]
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Recommended: Ohio’s Huffman’s Market Sold, Will Remain In Business
After more than three decades in business, the owner of Huffman’s Market in the Tremont Center has sold his store. Tim Huffman, who opened Huffman’s Market with two brothers at 2140 Tremont Center in Upper Arlington in 1987, sold the store to Chicago businessman Raj Patel. The sale was completed July 30. Huffman declined to […]
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Kroger Names Phipps VP Of Branding, Marketing, Our Brands
The Kroger Co. has named Gil Phipps, currently VP of Our Brands, to VP of branding, marketing and Our Brands, effective Aug. 15. Phipps joined the company in 2012 and led the transformation of Our Brands by evolving existing brands and introducing new brands that resonate with customers, says Kroger. “Through elevating recipes and product formulations, inserting personality into […]
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Deep Community Roots, Family And Beer Have Kept John’s Grocery Thriving
by Terrie Ellerbee/editor-Midwest If only the walls of John’s Grocery could talk. The grocery store has been in business for 70 years, which is impressive for a small, family-owned independent retailer. But the building where John’s Grocery is located has been a cornerstone in Iowa City history going back another 100 years. “Iowa was founded […]
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Former Fareway Principal F. William Beckwith Passes At 91
F. William Beckwith, best known as Bill, passed away at his Boone, Iowa, home on July 30. He was 91. Mr. Beckwith believed in sustainability and resourcefulness, qualities that led to the continued success of Fareway Stores Inc., the Iowa-based company that his father, Paul S. Beckwith, pioneered with partner Fred Vitt in 1938. Mr. […]
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Hy-Vee In-Store Dietitians Offering Free Weekly Nutrition Tours
Beginning this month, in-store dietitians at more than 190 Hy-Vee locations throughout its eight-state region will offer health shopping tours that focus on the nutritional aspects of lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, as well as managing diabetes. The tours are free and will be offered every week. Tours will be held at noon on Mondays, […]
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Hy-Vee Implementing GK Software’s POS Platform And Solution Suite
Hy-Vee will deploy GK Software’s next-generation store systems, including OmniPOS for omni-channel POS, Mobile Customer Assistant (MCA) for mobile app self-scanning and the TransAction+ payment solution. By selecting GK Software, Hy-Vee will have the ability to use a single platform to support a variety of customer touchpoints, including traditional POS, self-checkout, mobile check-out solutions, payments, […]
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Wisconsin Wins Big At Annual American Cheese Society Competition
For the 14th consecutive year, Wisconsin cheesemakers captured more awards than any other state or country at the American Cheese Society’s (ACS) 2018 Competition. Wisconsin cheese and dairy producers took home a total of 94 awards—more than the next two states combined—at the 35th annual competition and conference held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this past weekend. Wisconsin butter, yogurt and cheesemakers claimed 26 […]
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Blackwells Withdrawing Supervalu Director Nominees
Supervalu Inc. has entered into an agreement with Blackwells Capital under which Blackwells will withdraw its director nominees and vote all of its shares in support of Supervalu’s full slate of directors at the company’s annual meeting of stockholders, to be held on Aug. 16. Blackwells also has withdrawn its stockholder proposal, which was to be considered […]
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Wex, Kum & Go Renew Fuel Card Program Partnership
Wex has renewed its agreement with Kum & Go to operate and market the company’s commercial fuel card program. Under terms of the contract, the companies will continue to collaborate to increase sales and marketing resources that further drive Kum & Go’s retail business growth. Wex manages private label and universal fleet cards for Kum […]
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Proposed Supervalu Buyout Under Scrutiny By Law Firms Nationwide
Law firms across the country are launching investigations into the proposed sale of Supervalu to UNFI for $2.9 billion, or $32.50 per share. Concerns cited by these firms include “possible breaches of fiduciary duties” and the “adequacy of the price and process” of the sale. Rigrodsky & Long, P.A. announces that it is investigating potential legal […]
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Vernors Celebrates Michigan Lighthouses With Collectible Cans
Vernors once again is partnering with Pure Michigan to celebrate the Great Lakes State’s coastal landmarks, with limited edition cans featuring seven iconic Michigan lighthouses. The lighthouses showcased include Forty Mile Point (Rogers City), Old Mackinac Point (Mackinaw City), Point Iroquois (Brimley), Point Betsie (Frankfort), Little Sable Point (Mears), St. Joseph and the oldest lighthouse in the […]
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Meet Gen Z: Plastic Water Bottles Bring Landfills To Mind
by Claire Lentsch/a contributor to The Shelby Report The first thing that comes to mind when it comes to landfills is plastic. Although plastic is not the only thing that forms mountains of waste, it is one of the more common things we face in our day-to-day lives. Ads promote the idea of “save the […]
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KeHE To Serve As Sprouts’ Primary Distribution Partner Through 2025
As part of a renewed agreement, KeHE Distributors LLC will serve as the primary distribution partner for Sprouts Farmers Market’s natural, organic and fresh products through the year 2025. “Sprouts is one of the fastest-growing, most forward-thinking and efficient merchants in the country, and we are honored they have chosen to renew and expand our […]
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Kroger Releases 12th Annual Sustainability Report
The Kroger Co. has released its 12th annual sustainability report detailing the company’s progress on its “Zero Hunger | Zero Waste” social impact plan as well as its 2020 sustainability goals. “Kroger associates achieved incredible progress on our business strategy and sustainability journey in 2017. We launched our three-year Restock Kroger plan, engaged more deeply with our Purpose: To Feed the […]