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Hy-Vee Selects RELEX To Strengthen Fresh Store Ordering

As customer expectations evolve and demand patterns become more dynamic, Hy-Vee Inc. has selected RELEX Solutions to improve forecasting, replenishment and fresh store ordering in its stores and distribution network. The new platform will provide greater visibility, helping make processes more efficient while improving accuracy and supporting daily ordering decisions, particularly in fresh departments. “Hy-Vee has built […]

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DoorDash Adds SNAP/EBT Payments At 2.7K Kroger Stores

DoorDash has added SNAP/EBT payment capabilities at nearly 2,700 Kroger Family of Companies stores – including Fred Meyer, Harris Teeter, Mariano’s and Ralphs banners – on the DoorDash Marketplace. With the launch, millions of SNAP-eligible consumers can shop online for groceries, pantry staples and everyday essentials and have them delivered through DoorDash. Expanding a growing SNAP […]

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ARG Welcomes O’Hara To Board Of Directors

Alliance Retail Group (ARG) has appointed Chris O’Hara to its board of directors, adding 37 years of grocery retail experience to its leadership. O’Hara currently serves as director of operations for G&W Foods, which operates 30 locations in Arkansas, Kansas and Missouri with more than 1,100 employees. O’Hara’s journey in the grocery business began at […]

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Schnucks To Shutter Schnucks Fresh Location In Jasper, IN

Schnuck Markets announced that the Schnucks Fresh store at 3605 North Newton St. in Jasper, Indiana, will permanently close May 24. The 18,000-square-foot store opened in 2021. All 29 employees will have the choice of transferring to another Schnucks store, including those around Evansville, Indiana, or a severance package. For those who transfer, Schnucks said […]

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Newest Dierbergs Features Kosher Offerings, Chinese Eatery

Dierbergs Markets will hold a grand opening May 5 for its new store at 8680 Olive Blvd. in University City, Missouri. Greg Dierberg, president and CEO of Dierbergs Markets, said the store – the company’s 28th – reflects an effort to serve the community’s needs. “We’ve spent time listening and learning to ensure we’re best […]

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South Dakota Grocers Navigate Market Shifts, Trends

South Dakota’s grocery industry is settling into what Nathan Sanderson, executive director of the South Dakota Retailers Association, calls an “average year,” with consumers trading down on proteins and store brands, convenience stores grabbing more food sales and big-box retailers delivering groceries at a loss into rural communities. Sanderson told The Shelby Report that business […]

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Busch’s Debuts Catering Menu For Graduation, Summer Hosting

Busch’s Fresh Food Market is updating its catering menu to offer an expanded selection of hot foods, contemporary catering trays and artisanal baked goods from the store’s Bakehouse in Clinton, Michigan. The new menu, available May 4 in stores and online, also will feature themed meals such as barbecue, Italian and Mexican dishes, along with […]

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D&W Fresh Market Brings Wellness Activation Into Local Community

D&W Fresh Market in Grand Rapids, Michigan, partnered with a neighboring fitness studio, Spoke Cycle and Strength, for a free community event tied to its Spring Refresh marketing campaign. Located just two doors apart in the same plaza, the partners held free yoga and cycling group workouts that connected healthy routines with a reason to […]