Coborn’s Inc. has announced the grand re-opening of the Willmar Cash Wise Foods located at 1300 5th St. SE in Willmar, Minnesota. The store first opened to serve the Willmar community in 1979 and was the first of the 19 Cash Wise stores in Minnesota and the Dakotas. The company recently completed significant updates in […]
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Save A Lot Board Names Bergmann As CEO
The St. Louis, Missouri-based Save A Lot’s board of directors has selected Leon Bergmann as the company’s CEO. Bergmann will succeed interim CEO Craig Herkert, who will work to ensure a smooth transition in the coming weeks before Bergmann assumes the role in March. Bergmann brings more than 20 years of experience in the grocery […]
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RF Buche Purchases Al’s Oasis
R.F. Buche, CEO and president of G.F. Buche Co., has purchased Al’s Oasis in Oacoma, South Dakota, located on I-90 west of Chamberlain, on the banks of the Missouri River. G.F. Buche Co. currently operates a Buche Foods grocery store inside the Oacoma complex. “Al’s Oasis is one the most iconic destinations in the state, […]
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Davis Joins IRI As Global Chief Marketing Officer
Chicago, Illinois-based IRI, a provider of technology, data and predictive analytics for the consumer, retail and media sectors, has named Misty Muscatel Davis as its global chief marketing officer. In her new role, Davis will drive marketing and sales initiatives in alignment with IRI’s growth strategies with the goal of accelerating demand, awareness and ecosystem growth. Davis joins IRI after […]
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Meijer To Provide Free At-Home PCR Tests For COVID-19
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer will be the first retailer to offer at-home COVID-19 PCR tests free of charge to customers at its 254 pharmacies. The new program will be managed through a partnership with eTrueNorth, a testing company that has performed millions of COVID-19 tests at more than 800 sites nationwide. “We are very pleased to […]
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Molson Coors Partners With Coca-Cola To Create Alcoholic Simply Juices
Chicago, Illinois-based Molson Coors Beverage Co. has expanded its exclusive agreement with The Coca-Cola Co. to develop and commercialize a brand of full-flavor alcohol beverages inspired by the country’s No. 1 chilled juice brand, Simply. The deal marks another milestone in the relationship between Molson Coors and The Coca-Cola Co., following a successful first year for […]
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MyBread Bakery Launches Flatbread Pitas At Walmart Stores
Racine, Wisconsin-based MyBread Gluten-Free Bakery has released its Original Flatbread Pitas at select Walmart stores around the country. The pitas can be found in the freezer section of stores in California, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Nevada, Oregon, Texas and Wisconsin. MyBread’s Flatbread Pitas were awarded two Guided Buyer “Gluten Free Awards” in the category of “Best Gluten […]
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SpartanNash Receives Gold Plate Award For Family Meals Campaign
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has received the 2021 “Gold Plate Award” from The Food Industry Association (FMI) Foundation. This marks the third Gold Plate Award for SpartanNash and the second consecutive win for the company’s Family Meals month campaign. The FMI Foundation created the Gold Plate Award in 2013 to highlight the outstanding programs implemented by the […]