Schnuck Markets has been recognized as a 2025 U.S. Best Managed Company for the fourth consecutive year, thereby receiving the “Gold Winner” designation. The program, sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, distinguishes outstanding U.S. private companies. The 2025 honorees demonstrated excellence in strategic planning and execution, commitment to their employees, financial performance […]
Category: Midwest
The Shelby Report of the Midwest covers grocery retailers, wholesalers and suppliers in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Follow the latest store openings, remodels, leadership changes and market news from the region.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Midwest, News
Cub Opens New Flagship Store In Burnsville, MN
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 […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Midwest, News
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, […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Midwest, News
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 […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, Schnucks
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 […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Midwest
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 […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Midwest, News
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 […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Feature, Midwest, News
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. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Meijer, Midwest, News
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 […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Midwest, News
South Dakota Grocers Navigate Uncertainty Amid Economic Shifts
South Dakota’s economy showed a mixed performance in late 2024, and recent data indicates economic stagnation and the need for budgetary adjustments in 2025. The divergence in economic performance between urban and rural areas also is a key factor to consider. While the unemployment rate remains low and revenue for fiscal year 2025 is projected […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Association News, Midwest, News
Sweets & Snacks Expo Takes Over Downtown Indianapolis
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 annual 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 […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Association News, Midwest, News
Sweets & Snacks Expo Day 1 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 […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Association News, Midwest, News
NCA Celebrates Innovative Products During Awards Ceremony
The National Confectioners Association announced the winners and finalists of the Most Innovative New Product Awards – recognizing items in 12 categories, as well as Best in Show and Small Business Innovator – during a ceremony May 12 at the Sweets & Snacks Expo in Indianapolis. “The Most Innovative New Product Awards are a celebration of […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News
Foxtrot Café & Market To Open New Store In Chicago
Foxtrot, an upscale corner store chain, will open its first brand-new location at 935 W. Webster in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood on May 15, joining six other stores in the Windy City and two in Dallas. Foxtrot is expanding its local and curated café menu with new offerings for breakfast, lunch and afternoon dining. The […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, Save A Lot, Southeast
Houchens Food Group Acquires 3 Indiana Save A Lot Stores
Bowling Green, Kentucky-based Houchens Food Group Inc. (HFG), a wholly owned subsidiary of Houchens Industries, has entered the Indiana Save A Lot market by acquiring stores in three cities – Princeton, Sullivan and Vincennes. With the expansion, more than 60 employees at the three stores will join the HFG family, becoming future employee-owners through the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Meijer, Midwest, News
Meijer, WK Kellogg Co. Support Detroit Middle School Sports
Meijer and WK Kellogg Co. recently partnered to support the next generation of student athletes in the Detroit area, donating $25,000 to strengthen middle school sports programs at five schools. Through the Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes Mission Tiger program, Great Oaks Academy, Trillium Academy, Detroit Achievement Academy, Center Line Prep and the Detroit Lions Academy each received $5,000 to enhance their athletic programs […]
Posted inBakery News, Midwest, News
Birch Benders Introduces Organic Quick Bread, Muffin Mixes
Chicago-based Birch Benders has introduced Organic Chocolate Chip and Organic Blueberry Quick Bread and Muffin Mixes. As the first widely available organic options of their kind, these mixes combine the convenience of quick baking with the taste and quality of real, organic ingredients. Customers can find the two new Birch Benders Quick Bread and Muffin Mixes nationwide […]
Posted inBakery News, Midwest, News
Killer Brownie Highlights New Branding, Packaging
Killer Brownie is debuting a new look and motto, “Live a Little,” for its brand. After more than 40 years, the company is transforming its image with new packaging and a fresh marketing approach. “The bakery section hasn’t seen a lot of change – and for a long time, that was just fine. But today’s […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Meijer, Midwest, News
Meijer Opens New Ohio Supercenters In Austintown, Medina, Richmond Heights
Meijer opened three new 159,000-square-foot supercenters May 8 in Northeast Ohio, bringing a new shopping destination for customers in Austintown, Medina and Richmond Heights. Meijer offers an expansive farm-fresh produce section featuring hundreds of USDA-certified organic items as well as a deli and meat department. Meijer supercenters also feature full-service pharmacies and general merchandise, including baby and pet […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Midwest, News, Private Label Brands
AWG Brands Scores Slam Dunk With Frozen Food Happiness Campaign
AWG Brands, the private brands of Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG), celebrated National Frozen Food Month in March with a marketing campaign, “Frozen Food Happiness,” designed to showcase the wide array of frozen food products available to both AWG member retailers and their customers. This year’s campaign emphasized the convenience, variety and fun that frozen […]