Parsippany, New Jersey-based Ferrero North America, part of the global confectionery company Ferrero Group, has announced plans to open an Innovation Center in Chicago’s Marshall Field and Company Building. The facility will bring together Ferrero’s research and development teams throughout the U.S. and also house employees from Ferrero’s Old Post Office location representing Fannie May, Nutella Café, Keebler, […]
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Posted inSnacks Brands, Midwest
Mondelēz Releases Human Rights Due Diligence, Modern Slavery Report
Chicago-based Mondelēz International Inc. has released its annual Human Rights Due Diligence and Modern Slavery report for 2021, demonstrating progress against its 2025 ESG goals. The report confirms progress made toward the company’s goals to prevent, identify and address potential human rights and modern slavery risks in its own operations and supply chains. Along with its progress […]
Posted inExecutive News, Midwest
Certco Promotes Uribe To VP Of Category Management, Procurement
Madison, Wisconsin-based Certco has promoted Justyne Uribe to VP of category management and procurement. “After the last two years of supply chain constraints and inflationary pressures unlike we’ve seen in recent history, it has become apparent that this piece of our business, Procurement and Category Management, requires alignment over center store and all perishable departments,” […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Beverage News, Midwest
Schnucks Hosts ‘Hydrate Our Heroes’ Beverage Drive
St. Louis, Missouri-based Schnucks has begun a “Hydrate Our Heroes” beverage drive across the Midwest. The campaign will be held through July 27 in all Schnucks locations to support local firefighters, law enforcement and first responders. Those wishing to donate should look for collection volunteers or a donation bin at the front area of each […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest
NielsenIQ Names Norvell As Global Head Of Retail Lab
Chicago-based NielsenIQ has strengthened its global retail practice with the addition of Dawn E. Norvell as global head of its NielsenIQ Retail Lab. In her new role, Norvell will lead a team to better identify retail client needs, design solutions and enable retailers to use NielsenIQ’s full suite of products to help drive their businesses. […]
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Kroger Expands Fulfillment Network To New Locations
Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. has announced the addition of spoke facilities in Nashville, Tennessee, and Maywood, Illinois. Working in conjunction with nearby fulfillment centers, Kroger Delivery will now reach customers in the greater Nashville and the Chicago metro areas. “Kroger Delivery offers customers a truly differentiated service. Orders are transported in refrigerated trucks and delivered […]
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Kroger Introduces Boost Loyalty Membership For Customers
Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. has announced the national launch of Boost by Kroger, which represents the latest expansion of its loyalty program. The annual membership provides customers unlimited free grocery delivery on orders of $35 or more, fuel discounts of up to $1 per gallon and additional savings on Our Brands products. Kroger estimates the membership can save […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
SpartanNash Completes Transformation Of Headquarters
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash celebrated the reopening of its corporate headquarters, which was reimagined and renovated to inspire creativity and meet the evolving needs of its employees. Hundreds of SpartanNash employees work out of the Grand Rapids Service Center, located at 850 76th St. The newly renovated building is also adjacent to SpartanNash’s Grand Rapids Distribution Center, […]