Sixty years ago, Hendrik and Fred Meijer pioneered the American supercenter when they opened a store in Grand Rapids, Michigan, called “Thrifty Acres.” While that innovative concept has grown into a retail phenomenon, Meijer remains a strong family company that is always committed to its customers and the communities it serves, continuously improving the shopping experience and supporting community […]
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Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
SpartanNash Hires Crane As VP Of Finance – Food Distribution
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has named Greg Crane as VP of finance – food distribution. Crane will serve as finance business partner to Bennett Morgan, SVP and chief merchandising officer, and support the food distribution leadership team. Crane’s role, effective June 6, includes leadership over budgeting, forecasting, monthly results analysis and risk and opportunity assessment activities for the food […]
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Meijer LPGA Classic Offering Sponsor Exemption For Diverse Businesses
The Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give is expanding partnerships with diverse-owned businesses by offering a sponsor exemption aimed at bringing diversity to the tournament. “The Meijer LPGA Classic is such an important event in our community and to us as a company,” said Tim Williams, VP of diversity and inclusion. “While the tournament has […]
Posted inFestival Foods, Corporate Store News, Midwest
Festival Foods Hiring For Location In Hartford, WI
Festival Foods is hiring more than 200 employees for its new location in the Hartford Plaza at 1275 Bell Avenue. The store, opening August 12, will be the 40th Festival Foods in Wisconsin. Full-time, part-time and store leadership roles are available throughout the store in guest services, deli, bakery, meat, frozen food, dairy, produce, wine […]
Posted inDairy News, Midwest
Prairie Farms Commemorates National Dairy Month
Edwardsville, Illinois-based Prairie Farms is commemorating National Dairy Month with a video social media campaign. With more than 700 farm families in America’s heartland, Prairie Farms is highlighting the importance of recognizing their contributions to helping feed American families. National Dairy Month started as a way to distribute extra milk during the warm months of summer. The commemoration […]
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KeHE Distributors Show To Make In-Person Return To Chicago June 15-16
Naperville, Illinois-based KeHE Distributors has announced the return of its holiday show. The digital portion of the event will be held June 9-21 on KeHE Connect and the in-person event will take place June 15-16 at McCormick Place in Chicago. The KeHE Holiday Show offers an opportunity to learn about and experience sought-after products and cutting-edge […]
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest
ShineWater Introduces Kid-Friendly Pouch Packaging
Bay City, Michigan-based ShineWater has introduced new ShineWater Pouches that deliver Vitamin D in a kid-friendly format with bright, fruit flavor infusions. ShineWater Pouches are formulated to include essential nutrients and ingredients with zero grams of added sugar, five milligrams of sodium, one gram of carbohydrates, vitamin D, vitamin B12, zinc, calcium, folate and magnesium, […]
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Coborn’s Appoints Jones To Board Of Directors
St. Cloud, Minnesota-based Coborn’s Inc. has announced the appointment of Keri Jones, former CEO of Christopher & Banks, to its board of directors. Jones began her role on May 24. “As our organization continues to expand, we acknowledge Keri’s comprehensive and extensive retail experience and welcome her insight to our board,” said Chris Coborn, chairman […]