Dierbergs Markets broke ground May 29 on its 28th store, which will be located at the Market at Olive Development in University City, Missouri. The new 75,000-square-foot location will anchor the broader redevelopment and also include two multi-tenant buildings, adding about 8,500 square feet of retail, restaurant and service space along Olive Boulevard. Construction of […]
Category: Midwest
Posted inExecutive News, Aldi, Corporate Store News, Midwest, News
McGrath Appointed Aldi U.S. CEO, Hart Shifts To Aldi South Group
COO Atty McGrath has been elevated to CEO of Batavia, Illinois-based Aldi U.S. following the promotion of Jason Hart to global chief operating officer of Aldi South Group. Hart will join the executive board of Aldi South as group COO, effective Sept. 1, helping oversee the company’s global operations in Salzburg, Austria. During his decade-long […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Dairy News, Midwest, News, Southeast
Houchens Food Group Launches Milk Discount Program For SNAP Participants
Houchens Food Group (HFG) has partnered with Auburn University’s Hunger Solutions Institute as part of the Healthy Fluid Milk Incentive (HFMI) program. The initiative enables Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants to receive discounted milk purchases, supporting healthier dietary choices across the communities the company serves. Through the new “Add Milk” program, customers using SNAP […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Midwest, News
AWG Brands Introduces New Items To Cater To Consumer Trends
AWG Brands, the private brands program of Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG), has introduced a new lineup of grocery items launching in the second quarter 2025. “All of these items were strategically developed throughout category reviews driven by consumer and category trends to help AWG member retailers remain competitive within private brands,” […]
Posted inMerchandising News, Coborn's, Executive News, Midwest, News
Coborn’s Appoints Carlson As EVP, Merchandising
Coborn’s Inc. has appointed Tanya Carlson EVP of merchandising, where she will lead the St. Cloud, Minnesota-based company’s merchandising strategies, oversee product selection and pricing, manage vendor partnerships and drive sales and profitability. Carlson brings more than 25 years of merchandising leadership experience to Coborn’s. Most recently, she served as division VP of merchandising of […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, Schnucks
Schnucks To Host Donation Campaign, Item Drive For Storm Relief
Within hours after a deadly tornado tore through the St. Louis area May 16, Schnucks employees had mobilized and delivered assistance to the neighborhoods most impacted. To continue its relief efforts, the grocer will host a personal care item drive and a “Round Up at the Register” campaign. Through June 6, customers are encouraged to […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Midwest, News
Jackson’s Introduces Super Veggie Straw At Sweets & Snacks Expo
Jackson’s is entering a new snack category with the debut of Jackson’s Super Veggie Straws. Debuted at the 2025 Sweets & Snacks Expo in Indianapolis, the new product marks Jackson’s entrance into the veggie straw category, bringing an extruded straw made with real food ingredients, better oil and bold flavor seasonings. At a time when traditional salty […]
Posted inExecutive News, Coborn's, Midwest, News
Coborn’s Names Coborn Wright President
Coborn’s has shared that fifth-generation family member Emily Coborn Wright was promoted to president May 21. Her promotion marks a milestone in the company’s continued growth and legacy, as she brings a lifelong commitment to its mission, backed by a record of operational excellence, innovation and strategic leadership. Throughout her career at Coborn’s Inc., she […]