Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer announced Jan. 26 as the opening day for its first two Meijer Grocery stores in Orion Township and Macomb Township. “By opening Meijer Grocery stores, we’re introducing a new way for our customers to shop that provides convenience, value and the great quality our customers have always come to expect from Meijer,” said Rick Keyes, president and CEO. “Our customers’ […]
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Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest
Technology Platform Expands To Support Prepared Foods
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan-based eGrowcery, developer of a retail food industry white-label e-commerce platform, is extending its technology to provide the capabilities needed for digital foodservice operations. These include features that help shoppers and retailers manage order lead time requirements, order sizing, upselling, optional “made to order” preferences and other fullfillment efficiencies. Further, retailers can use the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Fareway Finalizes Plans For Store In Norwalk, IA
Fareway Stores has announced plans to construct a 24,000-square-foot store at the corner of Highway 28 and Chatham Drive in Norwalk, Iowa. Construction is planned to begin in 2023, with a tentative opening in early 2024. The current Norwalk Fareway store located at 1711 Sunset Drive will close upon the new store opening. “We look […]
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AdAdapted Brings Consumer Insights To Alcohol Advertisers
Ann Arbor, Michigan-based AdAdapted has joined with Comscore, a partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, to provide CPG brands with enhanced demographic insights and beer, wine and spirit advertisers confirmation that the AdAdapted network is legal drinking age compliant. “At AdAdapted, we are always continuing to invest in capabilities to better serve our growing […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
Russ Davis Wholesale Acquires Liberty Fruit Co.
Kansas City, Kansas-based Liberty Fruit Co., a produce wholesaler founded in 1965, has been acquired by Russ Davis Wholesale. Details of the transaction were not disclosed. As a part of Russ Davis’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Liberty will continue to operate independently and be led by its present leadership team. According to Liberty CEO John […]
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest
Kraft Heinz Releases Lunchables Holiday Packs For Parents
Chicago-based Kraft Heinz has launched Lunchables Holiday Packs. The lunch kits contain products kids will recognize rewrapped in a “parents-only” holiday sleeve with stickers. “Parents are our biggest partners in continuing our mission to fuel kids’ creativity and imaginations,” said Erin Fitzgerald, brand manager, Lunchables. “This holiday season, it is time for us to help power […]
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Hy-Vee Dietitians To Host Events On Healthy Holiday Choices
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee and its team of dietitians will host events in December focused on healthier options during the holidays. Events will include menu programs, virtual cooking workshops and store tours throughout the month. Dietitian discovery session People can jumpstart their health journey by scheduling a free discovery session with a dietitian to learn […]
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SpartanNash Ranks No. 12 On Most Flexible Companies List
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has earned the No. 12 spot on Indeed.com’s list of 25 Most Flexible Companies. Indeed compiled data from more than 10 million surveys in its Work Happiness Score and ranked the top employers in the nation. SpartanNash is featured alongside Apple, Google, Nike, Southwest Airlines and Microsoft. “Flexibility is a key component of SpartanNash’s People First culture […]