As customers prepare for an unusual holiday season, Meijer is offering increased safety and convenience measures to ensure a better experience for everyone. “This holiday season will be different for many customers, so we are pleased to make adjustments that will provide additional flexibility, while allowing them to enjoy all we have to offer,” said […]
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Kroger Reveals Framework For Action: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan
The Kroger Co., America’s largest grocery retailer, launched its Framework for Action: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion plan, featuring both immediate and longer-term steps developed in collaboration with associates and leaders to accelerate and promote greater change in the workplace and in the communities the organization serves. “As America’s grocer, Kroger is driven to bring Americans together as […]
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Kellogg Company Directors Elect J. Michael Schlotman To Kellogg Company Board
Battle Creek, Michigan-based Kellogg Co. has announced the election of J. Michael Schlotman, former EVP and CFO at The Kroger Co., to its board of directors, effective immediately. “We are very pleased to welcome Mike to our board of directors,” said Steve Cahillane, chairman and CEO of the Kellogg Co. “His tremendous financial experience, coupled with his extensive […]
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Meijer Teams Up To Host Free Multi-City Flu Shot Clinics
In an effort to reach more individuals early in the flu season, Meijer has teamed up with the state of Michigan, the Detroit Tigers and the Lansing Lugnuts to host two free multi-city flu shot clinics for everyone, regardless of insurance coverage, including those who are uninsured or have limited insurance coverage. The walk-up and drive-through […]
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Hy-Vee Offers Free Drive-Thru Breakfast For Veterans, Active-Duty Military
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee has started Homefront Round Up, its annual fundraiser in which the company teams up with customers to raise money to support veterans, active-duty military members and their families. The fundraiser will be held through Nov. 15 at more than 275 Hy-Vee stores across its eight-state region. In its eighth year, […]
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Zing Zang Expands From Cocktail Mixes Into Beverage Alcohol
Ask most consumers and bartenders in America how to make a perfect Bloody Mary, and you’ll likely hear the words “Zing Zang.” The brand – on track to sell more than two million cases of premium, naturally-crafted mixers this year – has become the top name in cocktail mix in the U.S. and has announced […]
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Hormel Foods Announces Plant Manager Advancements, Retirement
Austin, Minnesota-based Hormel Foods Corp., a global branded food company, has announced the advancements of several plant managers as a result of the company’s recently announced retirement and advancements in its operations leadership. Joe Muzik, plant manager at the Algona, Iowa, plant, will assume the plant manager role at Progressive Processing in Dubuque, Iowa. Jeremy Rummel, plant manager […]
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Fresh Thyme Market Donates More Than $1M To Local Food Banks
On the heels of Hunger Action Month, Downers Grove, Illinois-based Fresh Thyme Market has donated more than $1 million, which will be shared across 32 local food banks throughout the Midwest. The need for hunger relief is greater than ever, as individuals find themselves navigating in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent study […]