Illinois also faces labor, supply chain issues by Eric Pereira / content creator The deficit in the Illinois Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund remains at more than $4.3 billion and interest payments on the debt began accruing Sept. 6, according to a report from Capitol News Illinois. During the veto session, Illinois Retail Merchants Association President and […]
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Pringles Launches New Scorchin’ Flavor
Pringles have a new answer to spicy nacho cravings with crunchy Pringles Scorchin’ Wavy Loaded Nachos. New Pringles Scorchin’ Wavy Loaded Nachos pack the taste of queso, sour cream and corn tortilla, kicking it up a notch with heat that builds over time. Each bite boasts a hint of spicy jalapeño and cayenne pepper and a wavy texture for even […]
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Egglife Foods Continues Expansive Retail Growth in 2021
Chicago, Illinois-based Egglife Foods, the food company reimagining carb-heavy foods, will finish out the year with continued retail expansion in more than 100 retailers across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Since the launch of Egglife Foods in October of 2019, the company has continued to garner the interest of retailers nationwide with its debut, innovative egglife product, […]
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Living Greens Farm Welcomes New CFO
Living Greens Farm, the largest vertical, indoor aeroponic farm in the U.S. that provides year-round fresh salads, salad kits, microgreens, and herbs, announced the arrival of its new CFO, Adam Hauser. Hauser is a 20-year finance leader across a variety of consumer packaged goods and high-growth companies. He was most recently CFO of eyebobs, a private […]
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Aldi Offers Traditional Thanksgiving Meal For Less Than $30
Batavia, Illinois-based Aldi is offering a Butterball turkey, sides and pumpkin pie for less than $30, both in stores and online for this Thanksgiving. According to a new survey, nearly 90 percent of hosts expect to spend $50 or more on a Thanksgiving meal for up to 10 guests. Aldi shoppers will spend at least 40 […]
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Meijer Brings Recycled Plastic Bags Full Circle In Pilot Program
In collaboration with Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer, Dow has enabled a new paving technique using recycled plastic bags to create a more durable parking lot for the retailer’s Holland, Michigan, supercenter. This recycled polymer modified asphalt parking lot is a three-phase pilot project that used approximately 12,500 pounds of post-consumer recycled plastic, which is the equivalent weight of […]
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Davidson Named Buehler’s Fresh Foods New President/CEO
Buehler’s Fresh Foods has promoted Mike Davidson to president and CEO of the Wooster, Ohio-based supermarket chain effective Jan. 2. He will take over from Dan Shanahan, who announced his retirement in early November. “On behalf of our board of directors and ESOP trustee, we couldn’t be more proud in naming Mike as president/CEO,” Shanahan […]
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Hy-Vee’s ‘Good Graces’ Private Brand Offers Gluten-Free Product Line
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee Inc. has launched Good Graces, a new private brand available at all its stores. The first line to launch includes a full range of gluten-free products for customers. The budget-friendly offerings exclusive to Hy-Vee provide high-quality, gluten-free products at an affordable price, which helps make a gluten-free diet more attainable […]