Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash, led by CEO Tony Sarsam, rang the Nasdaq Opening Bell on Nov. 3 in celebration of the company’s execution of its “Our Winning Recipe.” Sarsam was joined by members of the SpartanNash executive team and other senior leaders from across the company. The ringing of the opening bell took place in New York […]
Category: Midwest
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Schnucks, Salvation Army Renew Holiday Partnership Campaign
St. Louis, Missouri-based Schnuck Markets is continuing its partnership with The Salvation Army during the upcoming holiday season. Through Nov. 23, customers can donate to The Salvation Army by choosing to “round up” their purchases to the nearest dollar. Customers who use self-checkouts can choose a $1, $3 or $5 “scan and give” option. Members also can donate […]
Posted inMeijer, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
Meijer Stocked With Turkeys For Customers Ahead Of Holiday
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer is stocked and ready with traditional turkeys, as well as non-traditional entrees in preparation for the upcoming holiday season. The Midwest retailer has a wide selection of “competitively priced turkeys” but encourages people not to wait too long to make their purchase as they are first-come, first-served. Customers can purchase Meijer brand […]
Posted inCenter Store, Midwest
Progresso, Chef Hall Partner To Spice Up Soup Season
As the weather cools and consumers warm up to soup season, Minneapolis-based Progresso is partnering with Carla Hall – trained chef, television personality, author and restaurateur – to inspire new soup pairings for fall days. Hall is curating pairings for the brand’s fall favorite soups. “With such a great range of soups available, there really […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
The Kroger Co. To Host Veteran Career Expo Event, Nov. 10
Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. has announced a virtual veteran and military family career expo event scheduled for Nov. 10. “Kroger is immensely grateful for our nation’s veterans, service members and military families, and we continue to honor our heroes by offering a meaningful career for those who have served, including military families and beyond,” said Tim […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Amazon Fresh, Executive News, Midwest, Whole Foods
Homeland Grocery Stores Names Criscione As President, CEO
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma-based HAC Inc., parent company of Homeland Grocery Stores, has announced David Criscione as its president and CEO after the board conducted a nationwide search assisted by Bryant Park Search Partners. “We were focused on finding an individual whose values align with our employee owners’ values, has deep grocery industry experience, and has […]
Posted inProduce News, Midwest
Schnucks Employee Wins National Watermelon Display Contest
St. Louis, Missouri-based Schnucks is celebrating an employee who was named the winner of the National Watermelon Promotion Board’s contest. Aaron Carroll, produce manager at the Schnucks store in Richmond, Missouri, with the support from his produce team and other store employees, won the grand prize of $5,000 for the store’s “Back-To-School” themed display. Each […]
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest
AWG Brands Releases New Branding, Packaging For Best Choice
Kansas City, Kansas-based AWG Brands, the private brands family owned by Associated Wholesale Grocers, is introducing new branding and package designs for its brand, Best Choice. The updated branding will help AWG member retailers build private brand loyalty. “This is a very exciting time for AWG as we embark on updates to our Best Choice brand,” […]