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 […]
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Lipari Foods Completes Acquisition Of Tut’s International
H.I.G. Capital, a global alternative investment firm, and Lipari Foods, a distributor, manufacturer and importer of perimeter-of-the-store, specialty and branded food products, has acquired the assets of Tut’s International Export & Import Co. Inc. Located in Dearborn, Michigan, Tut’s International has been importing and distributing high-quality Middle Eastern and Eastern European foods in North America […]
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KeHE To Host Annual Holiday Show Via Digital Platform
Due to COVID-19 safety concerns, KeHE’s annual Holiday Show, previously scheduled for June 17-18 in Chicago, now will take place virtually on the distributor’s own digital ordering platform June 10-18. “Our organization looks forward to June annually, when we welcome our KeHE community to Chicago,” said Brandon Barnholt, KeHE’s president and CEO. “We would love […]
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Fareway Rolls Out Educational Series – Cart To Kitchen
Boone, Iowa-based Fareway Stores Inc. has released Cart to Kitchen, a new educational series for customers focused on bringing fresh meat and produce creativity to the kitchen. Weekly web videos hosted by Fareway dietitians Whitney Hemmer and Caitlyn Ferin, in addition to special guest appearances, will provide tips and affordable, healthy recipe options. “We are […]
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Meijer Pharmacies To Administer COVID-19 Vaccines
Meijer has been chosen by the state of Michigan as an initial pharmacy partner to help administer COVID-19 vaccines. Meijer has 120 pharmacies throughout the state and more than 250 pharmacies throughout its six-state footprint. The retailer is also announcing a text-based registration process for those who want to register to receive the vaccine. “Our stores and […]
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Tellock To Retire From Lakeside Foods; Yanda Promoted To CEO
Glen Tellock, president and CEO of Lakeside Foods Inc., is planning to retire later this year. Succeeding him will be Joe Yanda, current chief operating officer. “After five years with Lakeside, I believe it’s the right time for me to step aside and for Joe to move into the president and CEO role,” said Tellock, […]