Cub opened a new store May 15 at 1750 County Road 42 in Burnsville, Minnesota, which replaces the town’s previous location that closed last year. The store introduces Cub’s “Shop Happy” brand platform, which the company says emphasizes small joys in the shopping experience, such as fresh and local finds, deals and customer service. “This […]
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AWG Elects Houchens Food Group’s Rush To Board Of Directors
Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG) has elected Greg Rush, president of Houchens Food Group (HFG), to fill an open position on its board of directors. A 100-percent employee-owned company, HFG operates in the grocery, convenience, hardware and restaurant industries. It has more than 400 locations across 15 states, including Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee and Alabama, […]
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Sweets & Snacks Day 3 Photo Gallery
The Sweets & Snacks Expo, hosted by the National Confectioners Association, has taken over downtown Indianapolis for three-and-a-half days filled with new, innovative products and informative educational sessions. The show, which runs May 12-15 at the Indiana Convention Center, features more than 1,000 exhibitors – 300 of them first-timers – with 14,000 attendees across more than […]
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Schnucks Kicks Off ‘Round Up’ Campaign Supporting Folds Of Honor
For the eighth consecutive year, Schnuck Markets is supporting the Folds of Honor Foundation through a “Round Up at the Register” campaign taking place at all of the grocer’s stores throughout the Midwest. Folds of Honor is a nonprofit that honors the sacrifices of fallen and disabled military veterans and first responders by providing educational […]
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Sweets & Snacks Expo Day 2 Photo Gallery
The Sweets & Snacks Expo, hosted by the National Confectioners Association, has taken over downtown Indianapolis for three-and-a-half days filled with new, innovative products and informative educational sessions. The show, which runs May 12-15 at the Indiana Convention Center, features more than 1,000 exhibitors – 300 of them first-timers – with 14,000 attendees across more than […]
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Mars Elevating The Category With Innovative Products
Mars Wrigley highlighted several of its new, innovative products May 12-15 at the Sweets & Snacks Expo in Indianapolis. The products include: Twix Snickerdoodle “The promise of Twix with a twist,” as Mike Gilroy, VP of trade development and sponsorship for Mars, described it. This candy bar will hit the market in July, but attendees […]
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Popular Trends, New Flavors Highlighted At Sweets & Snacks Expo
One of the perks for attendees at the Sweets & Snacks Expo is the chance to discover trends and flavors before they hit retailers’ shelves. This year was no exception, with more than 1,000 exhibitors showcasing their innovations to 14,000 show-goers. Nostalgia and decadent One of the recurring trends at the 2025 expo is nostalgia. […]
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Meijer Dropping Prices On 70+ Summer Grocery Staples
Meijer is dropping prices on more than 70 Meijer brand grocery essentials this summer to help customers who continue to feel the pinch of inflation. Items included in the 10-week promotion, which offers discounts up to 60 percent, include Meijer brand food and drinks popular in the Midwest during the summer months: hot dog and […]