Posted inHugo's Family Marketplace, Independent Store News, Midwest

Hugo’s Family Marketplace Purchases Palubicki’s Family Market

Grand Forks, North Dakota-based Hugo’s Family Marketplace has purchased the Palubicki’s Family Market in Fosston, Minnesota.  “We are excited to purchase this store and become members of the Fosston community,” said Kristi Magnuson Nelson, president and CEO of Hugo’s. “Leah [Palubicki] and her family have built an impressive company rooted in family values, which makes […]

Posted inRetailer of the Year, Home Page Latest News, Midwest

Hy-Vee Takes Lead On Innovation, Ventures Into New Spaces

Hy-Vee operates more than 550 retail locations, including retail, convenience, clinics and wine and spirits stores across eight Midwestern states, with plans to expand farther into and beyond the region.  The Shelby Report of the Midwest’s Retailer of the Year, the West Des Moines, Iowa-based grocer announced in January that it would bring “a smile […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest

Cargill Appoints Sikes As President, CEO

Minneapolis, Minnesota-based Cargill has appointed Brian Sikes as president and CEO, effective Jan. 1. With this transition, Dave MacLennan will assume the role of executive chair of Cargill’s board of directors. Sikes brings a track record of business operation to the role, having grown the company’s global protein and salt enterprise. Sikes currently serves as Cargill’s COO, where he has […]

Posted inMidwest, Beverage News

Fresca Mixed Partners With Cohen For Cocktail Marketing Campaign

Chicago-based Fresca Mixed has partnered with host and producer Andy Cohen on the brand’s campaign featuring its ready-to-drink cocktail line. Inspired by Cohen’s passion for Fresca, the partnership will highlight how Fresca Mixed takes its grapefruit citrus taste and adds a twist to the ready-to-drink alcohol category. In his role as brand partner, Cohen will be […]