Cincinnati, Ohio-based The Kroger Co. will hold a spring hiring event April 30 – the grocer’s third nationwide hybrid hiring event. The Kroger Family of Companies is hiring for 23,000 open roles across all departments, including retail, e-commerce, manufacturing, supply chain, merchandising, logistics, corporate, pharmacy and healthcare roles. The event will have virtual interviews and on-site interviews […]
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Posted inSnacks Brands, Marketing News, Midwest
Haribo Establishes National Gummi Bear Day For 100th Anniversary
Rosemont, Illinois-based Haribo is celebrating the 100th birthday of its iconic Goldbears gummi bears by creating an official annual holiday, National Gummi Bear Day, on April 27. In partnership with the National Day Calendar, the holiday will be celebrated yearly to commemorate the gummi bears. “We’re excited to establish National Gummi Bear Day on April 27 in celebration of Haribo Goldbears’ 100th birthday,” said Jeff Schoenfield, director […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest, Supply Chain News
Smithfield Foods, Lineage Logistics Unveil Automatic Distribution Center
Smithfield Foods Inc. and Lineage Logistics have announced the opening of an automated, next-generation distribution center in Olathe, Kansas. “We are thrilled to announce the opening of the state-of-the-art facility that Lineage designed and built for Smithfield in Olathe,” said Greg Lehmkuhl, president and CEO of Lineage. “At Lineage, we seek to partner with customers […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
SpartanNash Files Definitive Proxy Materials, Mails Letter To Shareholders
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has filed definitive proxy materials with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with its upcoming annual meeting of shareholders scheduled for June 9. Shareholders of record as of the close of business on April 11 are entitled to vote at the meeting. In conjunction with the filing of the definitive proxy […]
Posted inMeijer, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer LPGA Classic Partners With J Brewers For Hospitality Experience
The Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give will welcome families, foodies and golf fans from across the Midwest to Grand Rapids, Michigan for a golf tournament June 16-19 at Blythefield Country Club. “While we’re excited to bring the tournament back at the large scale that our community remembers from previous years, we’ve refreshed it with new elements that will […]
Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
P&G Board Of Directors Names Moeller As Chairman
The Cincinnati, Ohio-based Procter & Gamble Company has appointed Jon R. Moeller as chairman of the board, effective July 1. Moeller will assume the position in addition to his role as president and CEO following the retirement of current executive chairman, David Taylor. Taylor served as CEO from 2015 to 2021. As executive chairman, Taylor led […]
Posted inProduce News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Revol Greens Hires Dillon As Marketing Director
Owatonna, Minnesota-based Revol Greens has hired Jessica Dillon as its new marketing director. Dillon will take responsibility of all marketing initiatives in support of propelling the Revol Greens brand forward and extending the reach of its products across the country. “Our greenhouse grown organic lettuces create an exciting opportunity to engage consumers in the process of […]
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Pete’s Market Creates Efficiencies, Processes With LOC Software
Pete’s Fresh Market has grown to 17 locations by integrating policy, practices, partnerships and technology. Much of their success comes from staying engaged with their customers, by hiring inside the community, to hosting events at the store locations. With this growth comes challenges, such as maintaining inventory and warehousing. LOC Software’s flexibility allows Pete’s to […]