Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers has announced a temporary reduction to fuel surcharges for its member retailers through 2022 and a one-time rebate for year-to-date activity. AWG estimates the sum of the measures to exceed $9 million. “AWG is proud to be positioned to make this very significant investment to help our member-retailers maintain competitiveness […]
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Posted inProduce News, Midwest
Wisconsin Leads Nation In Cranberry Production
Wisconsin’s cranberry growers are expecting a solid 2022 crop at 5.2 million barrels based on crop projections, according to the U.S. Cranberry Marketing Committee meeting held Aug. 16 in Galloway, New Jersey. If the Wisconsin and other states’ projections stay on course, Wisconsin will remain the largest cranberry producing state growing and harvesting more than […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee Promotes Gosch To CEO, Retail Operations
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee has named Jeremy Gosch as CEO and president of Hy-Vee’s retail operations, as well as vice chairman of its board of directors. Gosch will lead alongside Aaron Wiese, who will also serve as CEO and president of Hy-Vee’s subsidiaries and supply chain, as well as vice chairman of the board of directors. […]
Posted inPackaging News, Dairy News, Midwest
V&V Supremo Foods Releases New Packaging Designs
Chicago-based V&V Supremo Foods has announced the launch of new packaging designs for its Crema Supremo and Crema Rancherito Sour Cream Brands. This crema segment will align with the new look of the entire V&V Supremo family of premium products. The combined new look will help consumers recognize the products. By converting this crema segment, […]
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Ball’s Food Stores Supports ‘Buy Fresh Buy Local’ Program
Kansas City, Kansas-based Ball’s Food Stores is supporting the “Buy Fresh Buy Local” program and local chapters of the movement. August is prime time for harvesting late summer produce, such as peaches, summer squash, tomatoes, eggplants and sweet corn. Working with more than 150 local growers, the grocer provides a selection of natural and sustainable products […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest
AdAdapted Launches Shoppable Video Ads
Ann Arbor, Michigan-based AdAdapted has launched add-to-cart, shoppable video ads. Companies will have the ability to tell their brand story, while increasing conversions and gathering critical customer insight through mobile browser, mid-article or stand-alone video. AdAdapted Shoppable Video Ads enable brands to build e-commerce campaigns on its Shopping List Marketing mobile ad platform. This goes beyond standard […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
SpartanNash Hosts National Day Of Hiring Events
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash is hosting National Day of Hiring events Aug. 16 at participating retail grocery stores and distribution centers. The National Day of Hiring events will offer candidates a chance to learn more about open SpartanNash roles, in addition to on-the-spot interviews and the potential for same-day job offers. The company will also be unveiling […]
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 […]