The Culinaria Italian Table line comprises more than 40 directly imported Italian products, bolstering the grocer’s “Taste of Italy” event.
Category: Midwest
The Shelby Report of the Midwest covers grocery retailers, wholesalers and suppliers in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Follow the latest store openings, remodels, leadership changes and market news from the region.
Posted inAssociation News, Featured News, Midwest, News, Shelby Content, Store News
SNAP Whiplash, Payment Tech Top Agenda At Nebraska Grocery Summit
The fourth annual gathering also informed attendees about rural grocery resources and purchasing Nebraska-made products.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Midwest, The Kroger Co.
Kroger’s Martinsville, IN, Remodel Part Of Year’s $200M Investments
Central Division President Mike Goodwin said the goal of the remodel was to make the store more convenient and comfortable.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Finance News, Midwest, News, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Q2 Identical Sales Up 0.2%; Sales Guidance Lowered
Adjusted e-commerce sales was a bright spot for the grocer, growing 20 percent during the quarter.
Posted inAisle Watch, Featured News, Fresh Thyme, Independent Store News, Midwest, Suppliers
Fresh Thyme’s First ‘Pitch Thyme’ Adds 4 MI Brands To Shelves
Specialty coffee spread maker Bingo Roasters earning top honors as the Customer Choice winner.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Midwest
Target Details AI Shopping Features For Discovery, Reordering
The retailer has embedded AI into distinct points of the shopping journey, from finding a product to deciding on it to buying it again.
Posted inDairy News, Independent Store News, Midwest
8 Buche Stores Offering 50 Percent Milk Savings For SNAP Shoppers
Qualifying skim and 1 percent milk products are discounted under the “Add Milk” federal incentive program.
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Marketing News, Midwest, News, Suppliers
National Pork Board Names Harrison To Lead Channel Marketing
“Protein-rich pork has an opportunity to claim its place with younger consumers,” Kent Harrison says.
Posted inEquipment & Technology, Bakery News, Deli News, Fresh Thyme, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
Fresh Thyme Expands Afresh AI Usage After Deli Sales Lift
Afresh Production Planning will roll out in the deli, produce, meat and bakery departments after a deli test increased sales.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Featured News, Midwest, News
Buehler’s Fresh Foods Names New CFO, Director Of Ops
Dave Bushland and David Hilderhoff both take on their new roles effective Monday, Sept. 14.
Posted inProduce News, Marketing News, Meijer, Midwest
Avocados From Peru, Meijer, Colts Team Up On Football Sweepstakes
Indiana consumers have historically seen relatively few avocado promotions, according to Xavier Equihua, president and CEO of Avocados From Peru.
Posted inExecutive News, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Midwest, News, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Adding Another Former Walmart Exec As Store Ops Chief
Mark Ibbotson held senior leadership roles at Walmart and its former U.K. subsidiary Asda, building a reputation for innovation.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Health & Wellness, Midwest, News, Produce News
Buche Foods First In SD To Offer Double Up Food Bucks
RF Buche, president and CEO of G.F. Buche Co., praised the program, saying, “We know every grocery dollar matters.”
Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, Midwest
MRGA To Honor Harter House Supermarkets With Legacy Award
Harter House was founded in 1973 by Jerry and Barbara Bettlach, whose children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are now involved in the business.
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Your Next Growth Market May Be Beyond U.S. Borders
Is your food product ready for international markets? Discover how to navigate regulations, find buyers, and grow your business beyond U.S. borders.
Posted inProduce News, Coborn's, Independent Store News, Midwest, News
Produce for Kids Wraps Summer Run At Coborn’s Stores
Coborn’s 2026 Produce for Kids campaign will provide $6,000 to local Boys & Girls Clubs, bringing the program’s total to $25,000 since 2021.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, Sendik's
Sendik’s Donates $175K To Stars And Stripes Honor Flight
Sendik’s Food Market and its customers raised $175,000 for Stars and Stripes Honor Flight, funding trips for Wisconsin veterans to Washington, D.C.
Posted inExecutive News, Featured News, Festival Foods, Independent Store News, Midwest, News
Festival Foods Promotes Whitney To Chief Operating Officer
Adam Whitney will add oversight of Hometown Grocers to his role leading the Wisconsin-based grocer.
Posted inAssociation News, Independent Store News, Midwest, News
WGA Names Harrington 2026 Wisconsin Grocer Of The Year
Michelle Harrington serves as president of Albrecht’s Sentry Market, which her parents founded in 1994.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Fareway, Featured News, Midwest
Fareway Opens New Meat Market in KC’s Waldo Neighborhood
The 11,660-square-foot store, which replaces a previous location, is designed to provide an enhanced shopping experience.