Meijer moved into its sixth state, opening its first two Wisconsin supercenters, Tuesday. The 192,000-s.f. stores in Grafton and Kenosha have created nearly 600 jobs. “We are proud to open our doors on this first historic day in Wisconsin,” Co-Chairman Hank Meijer said. “Since announcing our intention more than two years ago, we’ve done our […]
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 Fresh Foods Recognizes Local Ohio Growers
Buehler’s Fresh Foods honored local family farmers and growers who supply fresh fruits, vegetables and floral products to their stores at the Local Growers Appreciation Luncheon on June 10. The event was held at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center on The Ohio State University ATI Campus in Wooster. Speakers at the event included […]
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New Store In South Moorhead, Minnesota, Is First To Feature A Hornbacher’s Pharmacy
A new Hornbacher’s store at 950 40th Avenue South in the Azool shopping center in South Moorhead, Minnesota, officially opened its doors to customers Wednesday. The store, which is the seventh Hornbacher’s in the Fargo-Moorhead area, is the first to feature a Hornbacher’s Pharmacy and includes an in-store bank and coffee shop, while delivering the freshness, […]
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Show Me State Grocers Have A Trusted Friend In The State House
by Terrie Ellerbee/associate editor Dan Shaul is state director of the Missouri Grocers Association (MGA) and last year added another impressive title: Missouri State Representative, 113th District. The experience has given him, in his words, the opportunity to see “how the sausage is truly made.” The knowledge he is gaining and relationships he is building […]
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Longtime Ohio Grocer Nemenz Dies At 76
Mr. Henry P. Nemenz Sr., a longtime Ohio groceryman, died Friday, June 12, at age 76. He was surrounded by his family at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown. Mr. Nemenz was born in Salem on Nov. 12, 1938, the third child of Gustav and Anna (Schneider) Nemenz. He graduated from North Lima High School […]
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New Joint Venture Launches New Choice In Canning Jars
Empire Canning Jars, a new joint venture led by Alliance Foods Inc., is being described as “the first new and independent line of true ‘Mason’ jars to reach the retail market in more than 25 years.” Featuring thicker glass than other canning jars in the lip, shoulder, wall and base areas—as well as 100 percent […]
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NatureFresh Farms Promotes Retail Innovations At United Fresh 2015
“Be the customer.” That’s what NatureFresh Farms says is its approach to retail partnerships. Then, “be the customer’s customer.” “Our best customers are our best partners,” says Peter Quiring, founder of NatureFresh. “They share the same culture and hunger to be different. They understand that they need to look beyond what a customer says they want […]
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Hy-Vee Aims To Engage Children In Health & Wellness With KidsFit Site
Hy-Vee says parents can keep their children active this summer with the newly launched Hy-Vee KidsFit website. Hy-Vee designed the free online program to help kids and families make health, exercise and nutrition priorities in their everyday lives. Hy-Vee KidsFit is an interactive health and wellness website for children, teens and families that offers an […]
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County Market Opens Mobile Grocery After Fire
The County Market in Girard, Illinois, the only grocery store in town, was destroyed by fire May 7. On May 30, Girard County Market opened a mobile grocery store in the parking lot to serve local residents. The mobile grocery store is open from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily and is stocked with fresh produce, meat, […]
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Fresh Thyme, Total Wine & More Coming To Missouri’s Manchester Meadows
Fresh Thyme Farmers Market, along with Total Wine & More, have signed new leases at Manchester Meadows in Town and Country, Missouri. The 27,000-s.f. Fresh Thyme Farmers Market will offer fresh and healthy foods. Debuting in a suburb of Chicago in 2014, the chain has grown to more than 14 stores throughout the Midwest. Manchester […]
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Schnucks Building New DC In Kinloch, Missouri
Schnuck Markets this summer will begin construction on a new estimated $100 million, state-of-the-art distribution center at NorthPark in Kinloch, Missouri—in north St. Louis County. With more room and a more efficient layout than the company’s current distribution center in Bridgeton, Schnucks says the new complex supports the company’s ongoing customer commitment to deliver quality […]
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Aldi Introduces ‘Dietitians’ Picks’ To Help Shoppers Make Healthier Choices At Home
Aldi is teaming up with leading nutrition experts to introduce “Dietitian’s Picks” to help shoppers easily identify smart choices and kickstart healthy eating habits at home. Later this month, the grocer—whose U.S. headquarters are in Batavia, Illinois—will begin showcasing existing products hand-picked by registered dietitians for their nutritional value to help guide Aldi shoppers in […]
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Meijer Debuts New Supercenters In Manistee And Alpena, Michigan
Meijer last week opened two new supercenters in Michigan—one at 15 Caberfae Highway in Manistee in western Michigan and another at 1251 M-32 West in Alpena on the northern end of the state. Both stores are 190,000 s.f. The grocery options that Meijer offers include more than 600 varieties of farm-fresh produce and a meat […]
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Hy-Vee’s Edeker Elected Board Chair For National Association Of Chain Drug Stores
Hy-Vee Inc. Board Chairman, CEO and President Randy Edeker was elected chairman of the board for the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) at the trade organization’s annual meeting in Florida last week. As chairman of the board, Edeker will work with the NACDS board of directors, the organization’s officers and executive committee members […]
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Lipari ‘Superheroes’ Food Show Gets Super-Sized
The Lipari Food Show, held April 22, had a superheroes theme and some impressive numbers. Approximately 6,000 people passed through the doors at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan. About 158 brokers sold to customers hailing mainly from 12 states in the Midwest. The show grew by 80 booths vs. last year, bringing the […]
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Meijer Piloting Curbside Service Program In Grand Rapids
Meijer has launched what it calls a new convenient way to shop. Meijer Curbside is a new shopping service that allows customers to shop for their items online and enjoy the convenience of picking up their groceries curbside without leaving the car. Currently being piloted at the Knapp’s Corner store at 1997 East Beltline Road […]
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Hy-Vee Crowns 2015 Cake Designer Challenge Winner
Eighteen of Hy-Vee’s most creative cake designers from across the Midwest competed Saturday for a shot at being named Hy-Vee’s best cake designer in the finals of the grocer’s 2015 Cake Designer Challenge. Janine Schwendinger, cake designer at the Hy-Vee Barlow Plaza store in Rochester, Minnesota, rose to the top of the competition, taking home […]
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Dutch Farms Grew From Basement Into Award-Winning Business
Company stays on trend with egg traceability technology It all started in 1987 in the basement of Brian Boomsma’s house in Highland, Indiana, where Dutch Farms’ first office was set up. Initially, the company offered only eggs, which is worthy of note, considering a revolutionary technology regarding eggs debuted at the Dutch Farms buying show […]
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Marsh To Close Four Indiana Stores
Marsh Supermarkets said Thursday that it will close four of its stores within the next few weeks. “After extensive review, it has been determined these stores do not meet our business requirements regarding sales or future growth potential going forward,” the company said. “While it is a difficult decision, the Marsh management team is committed […]
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Hy-Vee’s Best Cake Designers Will Face Off In Decorating Competition This Weekend
Hy-Vee’s most creative cake designers from across the Midwest will compete this Saturday for a shot at being named Hy-Vee’s best cake decorator in the finals of Hy-Vee’s 2015 Cake Designer Challenge. Celebrity guest judge Joshua John Russell from the television shows “Food Network Challenge” and “Last Cake Standing” will be on hand to help […]