Omar Ishrak, Ph.D., former executive chairman and CEO of Medtronic, has been elected to the Minneapolis, Minnesota-based Cargill Board of Directors. “Omar’s deep international experience and strength in technology and innovation helped Medtronic sustain long-term growth during his tenure as CEO. Under his leadership, Medtronic realized their mission and purpose, introducing products that improved the […]
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Amazon Fresh Store To Open Jan. 28 In Schaumburg, IL
The Amazon Fresh store in Schaumburg, Illinois, will open its doors on Thursday, Jan. 28. The Schaumburg location, at 16 A East Golf Road, is the second Amazon Fresh store to open to the public in Illinois. The approximately 45,000-square-foot store will be open from 7 a.m.-10 p.m. PT daily. From 7-8 a.m. the store […]
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C.H. Robinson Launches Consumer Brand As Robinson Fresh
Robinson Fresh, a division of global logistics company C.H. Robinson, is now offering fresh produce under its own name for the first time in its 115-year history of providing and transporting fresh produce. Retailers can continue to offer the best produce on the market, which they have depended on Robinson Fresh to consistently provide since […]
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Organic Valley Appoints Female Leaders To New VP Roles
La Farge, Wisconsin-based Organic Valley has promoted three senior leaders: Kate Campbell, VP of business insights and data science; Jaclyn Cardin, VP of integrated brand marketing; and Jennifer Lilla, VP of accounting and financial reporting. Organic Valley is the nation’s largest organic, farmer-owned cooperative and one of the world’s largest organic consumer brands. “These individuals have proven themselves as exceptional leaders who are deeply committed to our […]
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Save A Lot Giving Away Free Groceries For A Year Through Sweepstakes
St. Louis, Missouri-based Save A Lot, one of the largest discount grocery chains in the United States, is kicking off the New Year with a national sweepstakes in which one winner will win a year’s supply of groceries. Now through Feb. 9, anyone can enter the sweepstakes by visiting savealot.com/sweepstakes and signing up for Save A Lot’s […]
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Meijer Seeking Midwest-Made Products For Localization Summit
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer will host its first virtual Localization Summit, giving local businesses across the retailer’s six-state footprint the opportunity to showcase their offerings to Meijer merchants. “We are proud to be a Midwestern retailer and want to carry products that highlight our communities,” said Peter Whitsett, Meijer EVP of merchandising and marketing. “Each Meijer […]
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Aldi To Support All Employees Who Choose To Take COVID-19 Vaccine
Batavia, Illinois-based grocery retailer Aldi is removing obstacles for its workers to access the COVID-19 vaccine, if they so choose. The company is working closely with state and local officials across the U.S. to ensure front-line workers remain prioritized, and Aldi has unveiled its plan to support employees. Aldi is ensuring that all hourly workers who wish […]
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Save A Lot Donates 185,000 Bags Of Food To Charities Across U.S.
With the help and generosity of its customers, Save A Lot has donated more than 185,000 bags of much-needed, high-quality food to local charities fighting hunger as part of its Bags for a Brighter Holiday effort. St. Louis, Missouri-based Save A Lot is one of the largest discount grocery chains in the U.S. Throughout the […]