Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has promoted Masiar Tayebi to EVP, chief strategy and information officer. Tayebi was hired in April 2021 as EVP, chief strategy officer. “SpartanNash is more focused than ever on being the most customer-focused, innovative food solutions company,” said Tony Sarsam, CEO. “Our innovation through technology goes hand-in-hand with the overall strategy of the company, making Masiar […]
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Posted inWholesaler/Distributor of the Year, Anniversary Issues, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Laurel Grocery Named Wholesaler Of The Year, Celebrates Anniversary
London, Kentucky-based Laurel Grocery has been named The Shelby Report of the Southeast and The Shelby Report of the Midwest’s 2022 Wholesaler of the Year. The wholesaler is also celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2022. Join us in the pages that follow as we learn about its history and how it serves independent grocers today. To […]
Posted inDairy News, Midwest
American Egg Board Launches Eggcelerator Lab
The Chicago-based American Egg Board has launched the Eggcelerator Lab, a network of innovation and insights capabilities, resources and expertise designed to bring new egg-based ideas to market. “The Eggcelerator Lab is aligned with the American Egg Board’s mission to drive demand for U.S. eggs and egg products, while unlocking new potential value for customers […]
Posted inCenter Store, Midwest
Purina, St. Louis Blues Unveil Doghouse Penalty Box For Season
Ahead of the start of the 2022-23 NHL regular season, the St. Louis Blues Hockey Club has unveiled the Purina Doghouse, a new moniker for the away team’s penalty box at Enterprise Center in downtown St. Louis. Visits to the Purina Doghouse will trigger a $100 donation each time a player visits the away team penalty box from […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
Hormel Foods Appoints Aakre As SVP Of Brand Fuel
Austin, Minnesota-based Hormel Foods Corporation has appointed Scott Aakre as SVP of brand fuel. Aakre’s appointment follows the company’s announcement of an operating model evolution that includes a new retail segment, powered by a brand fuel center of excellence. Brand Fuel will be the hub for innovation, consumer and shopper insights, brand diagnostics and supporting technology […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Midwest
Wisconsin Grocers Association Preparing 2023 Legislative Agenda
Wisconsin is experiencing some of the same economic woes as other states across the country. “We have record high unemployment. We have members who continue to experience supply chain issues and getting products in inventory,” said Brandon Scholz, president and CEO of the Wisconsin Grocers Association. “We still have high demand from consumers, but their […]
Posted inCenter Store, Midwest
Purina Celebrates Factory Expansion In Clinton, IA
Purina executives and community representatives gathered Oct. 5 to celebrate the completion of a $156 million expansion at the factory in Clinton, Iowa. The project expands capacity and production capabilities for Purina’s pet care brands and adds a technical training center. The expansion resulted in 96 new positions at the factory, which now employs about 570 people. The pet […]
Posted inPiggly Wiggly, Midwest, Online Grocery Technology
Piggly Wiggly To Pilot The Focal Operating System In Stores
Focal Systems, the industry leader in retail automation, has partnered with Piggly Wiggly Midwest stores to pilot its Focal Operating System in its Wisconsin and Illinois stores. FocalOS digitizes the entire store in order to automate and optimize ordering, inventory management, merchandising and in-store labor with the objective to deliver a better experience to customers. […]