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Meijer Pharmacists Offer Key Vaccines To Midwest Communities

Meijer Pharmacy is offering a series of essential vaccines, headlined by an intensified focus on the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccine. Despite being one of the Midwest’s most popular seasons, autumn brings a spike in respiratory illnesses. Meijer pharmacists are available to help customers navigate their vaccine needs with personalized consultations and advice. Scheduled and walk-in […]

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AWG Brands Adds 36 New Private Label Products

AWG Brands, the private brands program of Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG), has introduced a lineup of new grocery items.  The wave of products, developed to align with the latest consumer and category trends, is helping member retailers capture sales and gain a competitive edge.  “The AWG Brands items that launched in July are strategically […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest, News

ECRS Celebrates Innovation, Community At Ignite 2025

ECRS is celebrating the success of its annual Ignite Retail Success Conference, where more than 300 independent retailers, 53 ECRS staff and some 20 industry partners gathered to explore the future of retail technology, connect with peers and experience the CATAPULT community. This year’s event in Minneapolis, Minnesota, was filled with immersive learning, keynotes and […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Hy-Vee, Midwest, News

Hy-Vee Named National Leader In Workplace Excellence, Veteran Support

Hy-Vee has garnered three national honors recognizing its strong workplace culture and support for veterans and working families. The Iowa-based grocery retailer received the Great Place To Work Certification and the 2025 Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Patriot Employer Special Recognition Award for Excellence in Community Support and has been named a Best Place for Working […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, Save A Lot

Save A Lot, Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank Reach Donation Milestone

Through food and monetary donations, Save A Lot has helped provide more than one million meals to the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank since 2013. The food bank provides food and other essential items to hunger-relief partners within its network, serving eight northeastern Ohio counties – Carroll, Holmes, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Tuscarawas and Wayne. The hunger-relief […]

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Certco Concludes Successful Holiday Food Show

Certco Inc. held its annual fall food show Aug. 12-13 at the Marriott West in Madison, Wisconsin, where member companies were introduced to the newest holiday products during a sports-themed event. The opening ceremonies included recognition of  LaVonne Molenda, a longtime employee and food show organizer, who is retiring. Paul Frey, VP of sales for […]

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Fiddelke To Succeed Cornell As Target CEO

Target Corp. and its board of directors have elected COO Michael Fiddelke as the company’s next CEO, effective Feb. 1, succeeding Brian Cornell, who will transition to the role of executive chair of the board of directors. Cornell and Fiddelke will work together throughout the transition. An announcement about the company’s next COO will be made later. […]