Liz Abunaw, founder and owner of Forty Acres Fresh Market in Chicago, continues to hold pop-up markets in Austin, a West Side community with few grocery options. But the goal is to open a brick-and-mortar store. When an old Salvation Army building at 5713 W. Chicago Ave. went on the market, Abunaw approached West Side Health […]
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Schnucks Supermarket To Open New Location In Columbia, MO
Schnucks has announced it will open a new store March 23 at 5410 Clark Lane in Columbia, Missouri. The 48,000-square-foot store will include a focus on fresh departments such as produce, meat, seafood, deli and bakery. The store also will offer an expanded prepared hot foods and grab-and-go menu along with an indoor seating area and […]
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Peapod Digital Labs Goes Virtual In Search Of Diverse-Owned Brands
Chicago-based Peapod Digital Labs is giving certified, diverse-owned businesses nationwide the opportunity to showcase their products and services to the companies of Ahold Delhaize USA through a series of curated virtual events. Teaming up with ECRM Range Me, PDL will host four virtual events throughout the year where merchants from the brands of Ahold Delhaize […]
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South Dakota Retailers Association Celebrating Its 125th Anniversary
It’s difficult for Nathan Sanderson, executive director of the South Dakota Retailers Association, to contain his enthusiasm when talking about 2022, which marks the group’s 125th anniversary. “We’re older than Ford Motor Company. We’re older than the World Series. We’re older than the National Park Service. So this is a really big milestone year for […]
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Dawn Foods Names Ardent Mills And Coco Bakery Vendors Of The Year
Jackson, Michigan-based Dawn Foods, through its Dawn Distribution Advantage network, has announced Ardent Mills and Coco Bakery as its North America vendors of the year for 2021. The DDA is a customer-focused buying cooperative consisting of Dawn Foods’ own distribution centers and independent distributor partners. Each year, the DDA recognizes vendors that collaboratively deliver growth and […]
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Schnucks Markets Employees To Receive Paid Break Meals
St. Louis, Missouri-based Schnucks Markets Inc. is joining supermarkets and food manufacturers across the country to celebrate the second annual Supermarket Employee Day. FMI – The Food Industry Association has proclaimed this holiday to recognize employees at every level for the work they do feeding families and enriching lives. With more than 40,000 individual stores that […]
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Mondelēz Highlights Long-Term Growth Strategy At CAGNY Conference
Chicago-based Mondelēz International is spotlighting its strategy for the Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa regions Feb. 22-25 at the 2022 Consumer Analyst Group of New York Conference. Dirk Van de Put, chairman and CEO, and Maurizio Brusadelli, EVP and president of AMEA, will detail the growth opportunities in this large and diverse region, as […]
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North Dakota Grocers’ Group Expands Scholarship Program
The North Dakota Grocers Association has expanded its scholarship program for those involved in the industry, as well as people who are considering a career in it. John Dyste, president, mentioned three new scholarships that are available, one each for: high school seniors working at a local member grocery store; college students who return to […]