FourKites, a real-time supply chain visibility platform, has been named a 2021 Great Supply Chain Partner by SupplyChainBrain, one of the world’s most comprehensive supply chain management information resources. Nominated by its customers, FourKites was recognized for its impact on its customers’ efficiency, customer service and supply chain performance. This year marks SupplyChainBrain’s 19th consecutive […]
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Lean Cuisine Puts Modern Twist On Classics With Six New Recipes
Solon, Ohio-based Lean Cuisine is introducing six new entrees – High Protein Bowls and Cauli’ Bowls. The Lean Cuisine recipes include two High Protein Bowls featuring oven fried chicken. These bowls contain white meat chicken that is blasted with superheated air for an “air fried taste” – making the chicken extra crispy and juicy. Additionally, […]
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Fareway Completes Launch Of Online Shopping And Curbside Pick-Up
Boone, Iowa-based Fareway Stores Inc. now offers online shopping at 126 Fareway Meat & Grocery and Fareway Meat Market locations in a five-state region. With the return of school and set schedules, families now have the convenience of shopping their favorite Fareway store online. With an easy-to-navigate platform, customers can still get farm-fresh produce and […]
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Hy-Vee Pharmacies Now Offering Flu Shots With No Appointment
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee Inc. is offering the flu vaccine inside its more than 275 Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations, with no appointment or prescription necessary. Drive-thru flu clinics also will be offered at Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations throughout the company’s eight-state region on select days through Oct. 30. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends […]
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Schnuck Markets Deploying Intelligence Robots Chainwide
St. Louis, Missouri-based Schnuck Markets Inc. will be bringing Simbe Robotics’ Tally robots to all of its 111 locations across the U.S. Building on previous successful expansions, the multi-year full-scale roll out will allow the grocer to utilize AI-powered inventory management technology at scale. By incorporating Simbe’s solution into chainwide operations, Schnucks will gain even […]
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Kroger Shares New Long-Term Strategy In 2021 ESG Report
Cincinnati, Ohio-based The Kroger Co. has released its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance report and shared its new long-term ESG strategy and framework to benefit people and the planet, and to help create a more resilient, equitable food system. “As a grocery retailer, Kroger is committed to advancing positive impacts for people and our planet […]
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Buehler’s Fresh Foods To Open In Galion, Ohio, In Late October
Buehler’s Fresh Foods will become the newest addition to Galion West Shopping Center where the local, independent, employee-owned grocery store will open in October. The new store occupies a 21,700-square-foot space at the intersection of SR 598 and Route 19 in the heart of Galion, Ohio’s primary retail corridor. The new store will offer a […]
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Buehler’s Fresh Foods Certified As 2021 Great Place To Work
Wooster, Ohio-based Buehler’s Fresh Foods has been certified by Great Place to Work. The award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Buehler’s. Great Place to Work is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased […]