Meijer is dropping prices by up to 50 percent on back-to-school grocery essentials this fall to help families adjust to a new school year. Meijer brand food and drink items in the promotion include instant oatmeal, peanut butter and jelly, bread, cereal, fruit snacks and granola bars, among others. “Costs add up quickly as parents […]
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SpartanNash Welcomes Ulichnie As VP, OwnBrands Marketing
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has named Jason Ulichnie VP of OwnBrands marketing. In this role, Ulichnie will oversee the end-to-end portfolio management, product development and brand equity of SpartanNash OwnBrands – including Our Family, Fresh and Finest by Our Family and Finest Reserve by Our Family – for company-operated stores and wholesale customers. Ulichnie also will manage […]
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SpartanNash Shares CIO, CISO Leadership Appointments
SpartanNash has appointed two new executive leaders – Ed Rybicki as SVP and chief information officer (CIO) and Brett Hoffman as VP and chief information security officer (CISO). The IT department is reporting to EVP and CFO Jason Monaco as part of a newly combined finance/IT/strategy organization. Rybicki will oversee SpartanNash’s technology team, focusing on […]
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Crazy Fresh Works With Midwest Growers To Secure Freshest Produce
In an age of global supply chains and mass-produced food, local produce farming stands as a vital cornerstone of our economy and culture. From roadside farm stands to bustling farmers markets, locally grown food plays an essential role in communities, connecting people to the land and to those who cultivate it. At the heart of […]
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Renovated Lisbon Location Latest For Fareway Stores In Iowa
The grocery industry in Iowa experienced a dynamic period from 2024 through mid-2025, marked by strategic expansions, significant remodels and a notable few closures, reflecting both economic pressures and a continued focus on serving communities. While the state’s overall financial position remains strong, grocers are navigating evolving consumer habits and intense competition. Iowa-based Fareway Stores […]
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MGA Recognizes 2025 Award Winners, Hall Of Fame Inductee
The Minnesota Grocers Association (MGA) honored several industry executives with awards July 27 during its annual conference in Brainerd, Minnesota, the premier event showcasing the accomplishments of those in the state’s food industry. Outstanding Grocer Award Andrea Teal of Teal’s Management in Cold Spring, Minnesota, received the 2025 Outstanding Grocer Award. A fourth-generation grocer, Teal’s […]
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Schnucks To Build Replacement Store In Creve Coeur, MO
Schnuck Markets Inc. is finalizing plans to replace its store at 10650 Olive Blvd. at North Spoede Road in Creve Coeur, Missouri, with a new 68,0000-square-foot location in the adjacent Olia Village mixed-use master development. The current 36,500-square-foot store, which opened in 1967, is one of the oldest and smallest locations that Schnucks operates. An […]
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SpartanNash Hosts Food Solutions Expo In Grand Rapids, MI
SpartanNash’s annual Food Solutions Expo brought together nearly 2,000 grocery industry leaders July 30-31 for two days of insights, discovery and networking at the DeVos Place Convention Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The expo’s 2025 Consumer Taste Trends displays highlighted the top foods of the year, backed by flavor forecasts and consumer insights. The event also […]