Hugo’s Family Marketplace serves rural communities and metro areas across North Dakota, all while maintaining a local family feel to its stores. “The No. 1 thing that differentiates us is our team and our long history of being a family-owned company, over 80 years,” said Kristi Magnuson Nelson, president and CEO. “Many of our […]
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Fairlife Surpasses $1B In Annual Retail Sales
Chicago-based Fairlife has announced that its company has surpassed $1 billion in annual retail sales. Founded in 2012, Fairlife has pioneered ultra-filtration in the dairy industry through its portfolio of better-for-you products that are leaders in the value-added dairy category. Over the last decade, Fairlife has remained committed to innovation and provided consumers with high-quality nutrition across its product […]
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Save A Lot Completes Wholesale Model Transition
St. Louis, Missouri-based Save A Lot, one of the largest discount grocery chains in the U.S., has completed its relicensing program and its transition to a wholesale model. This follows the sale of nearly 300 corporate-operated locations to retail partners, that will continue to operate the stores under the Save A Lot brand. “Becoming a wholesaler […]
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Schnucks Expands Party Planning Order Ahead To New Stores
St. Louis, Missouri-based Schnuck Markets Inc. is introducing its party planning order ahead at 59 store locations across the Midwest via the Schnucks Rewards app and on the company’s website. Options include party platters, sandwiches, sides, soups, salads, appetizers, entrees and select bakery items. “Customers at more than half our locations can now order what they want, when […]
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Peapod Digital Labs Names Prisuta As SVP Of Private Brands
Chicago, Illinois-based Peapod Digital Labs, the digital, commercial and e-commerce arm of the Ahold Delhaize USA brands, has announced that Ian Prisuta has joined the company as its SVP of Private Brands. Prisuta will lead the team responsible for delivering a full suite of private brands services from new product development to innovation, product packaging and […]
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Kellogg Co. Introduces Cheez-It Puff’d
Battle Creek, Michigan-based Kellogg Co. has introduced Cheez-It Puff’d: a new puffy snack made with 100 percent real cheese. As the newest take on your favorite snack cracker, Cheez-It Puff’d starts with a crunchy outside layer and transforms into a unique snacking experience. Every Cheez-It Puff’d delivers a poppable, airy bite that is baked with 100 percent real cheese. The new collection is available in […]
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Minerva Dairy Rolls Out Limited-Edition Butter Flavors
Minerva, Ohio-based Minerva Dairy has created two limited-edition butter flavors available through Goldbelly for nationwide shipping and at Kishman’s IGA, located a brief walk from the Minerva Dairy Creamery in northeast Ohio. The Everything Bagel Butter is a blend of sea salt, minced onions and garlic, black and white sesame seeds, and poppy seeds. The Lemon Poppy Seed Butter has […]
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Kroger Announces Leadership Changes; Tuffin To Retire As SVP
Cincinnati, Ohio-based Kroger Co. has announced the retirement of Mark Tuffin, SVP of retail divisions, after more than 26 years of service, effective April 1. Tuffin will be succeeded by Kenny Kimball, currently president of the Smith’s division. Kimball joined the organization in 1984 as a courtesy clerk in the Smith’s division, followed by serving […]