Posted inC-Store News, Midwest

Buc-ee’s To Break Ground On First Location In Missouri

Buc-ee’s will break ground on a new travel center Aug. 23 in Springfield, Missouri. The start of construction will be celebrated with a ceremony at noon, attended by local leaders. Located at 3284 N. Mulroy Road, the new location is the first Buc-ee’s travel center in Missouri. It will occupy 53,000 square feet and offer 120 fueling positions outside its store with thousands of […]

Posted inFresh Thyme, Corporate Store News, Midwest

Fresh Thyme Market Celebrates Re-Opening Of Grand Rapids, MI

Downers Grove, Illinois-based Fresh Thyme Market is celebrating its grand re-opening at at 2470 Burton St. SE in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The remodeled store features more than 4,000 new items storewide, including hundreds of new beer, wine and liquor products featuring local Michigan and Grand Rapid breweries and distilleries, more sushi offerings, abundant fresh flowers and a […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest

Hy-Vee To Host Dietitian Events For Back-To-School Season

During August, West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee dietitians will host a series of programs and workshops focused on helping kids and families prepare for the upcoming school year.  Free Kids in the Hy-Vee Kitchen (Virtual) – Each month, the Hy-Vee dietitian team hosts free virtual cooking classes. The goal is to help kids become comfortable and confident […]

Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest

SpartanNash Remodels Knapp’s Corner D&W Fresh Market

SpartanNash celebrated the opening of its newly remodeled Knapp’s Corner D&W Fresh Market Aug. 10. Located at 2022 Apple Orchard Ave. NE in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the D&W Fresh Market grocery store has been upgraded to feature a modern look and provide a better shopping experience. The renovated store features more than 160 local brands, offering […]

Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Grocery Store Equipment, Midwest

Hobart Enhances Meat Saw To Increase Operator Convenience

Troy, Ohio-based Hobart, a commercial food equipment manufacturer, has announced an enhancement to its 6614 meat saw, adding an integrated meat pusher attachment for increased operator convenience. The attachment, which is connected to the meat saw, flips out of the way and locks in place when not in use. The pusher plate eliminates the need to handle items […]

Posted inBeverage News, Midwest

Twelve5’s Rebel Hard Coffee Releases Seasonal Beverages

Neenah, Wisconsin-based Twelve5’s Rebel Hard Beverages has announced the return of limited edition seasonal favorites: Pumpkin Spice Hard Latte, Peppermint Mocha Hard Latte and Winter Wonderland Hard Latte Variety Pack. “After last year’s overwhelming response to our Hard Coffee Fall and Winter Seasonal lineup, we knew that we had bring them back for 2022,” said Michael Sargent, […]

Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest

Hormel Foods Launches New Strategic Operating Model

Austin, Minnesota-based Hormel Foods Corporation has launched a new strategic operating model, aligning its businesses to be more agile, consumer and customer focused and market driven. Effective Oct. 31, the company will transition to three operating segments – retail, foodservice and international. “Hormel Foods is a distinctly different company than it was a decade ago, with […]