SpartanNash invested $18.3 million in 18 Family Fare stores in Michigan as part of its new “Keeping it Real” brand promises. Family Fare is keeping it real for store guests, with five brand promises: keeping it real local; keeping it real with value beyond price; keeping it real with affordable wellness; keeping it real socially […]
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Posted inCenter Store, Midwest, Snacks Brands, Suppliers
Snack Pack Launches New Dragon Treasure Pudding Cups
Snack Pack has announced the launch of its Dragon Treasure pudding cups. Mythical creatures have taken pop culture by storm in recent years and interest in dragons continues to rise. Featuring a fruity flavor, Dragon Treasure pudding cups come in green and red colors. Each six-pack of gluten-free pudding cups comes with temporary dragon-themed tattoos […]
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Pre Brands Hires Kevin Ponticelli As CEO To Oversee Expansion
Chicago, Illinois-based Pre Brands has hired Kevin Ponticelli as CEO. Ponticelli brings more than 30 years of diverse consumer packaged goods experience across sales, marketing and strategy. “Pre aligns perfectly with consumer trends, tastes terrific and is winning in the market,” Ponticelli said. “Everyone in our organization is committed to scaling the business successfully as […]
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Kroger And Lindsay Goldberg Form PearlRock Partners
The Kroger Co. and private investment firm Lindsay Goldberg have formed PearlRock Partners, a new platform that will identify, invest in and help grow the next generation of leading consumer product brands. PearlRock Partners will be one of the largest data-driven investment vehicles focused on consumer brands. The platform will be a part of Kroger’s […]
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Yesway Super-Swipes Offers Prizes, Giveaways Through June 25
Yesway invites customers to #SayYesToWinning with Yesway Super-Swipes for a chance to win free gas for one year or one of thousands of other free-for-a-year and instant prizes. Des Moines, Iowa-based Yesway is a convenience store chain with locations in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, Nebraska, New Mexico, South Dakota and Wyoming. One Yesway Rewards […]
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Circle K To Open New Store In Michigan On May 18
Circle K is hosting a grand opening celebration for its newest store in Shelby Charter Township, Michigan, on May 18. The new store is located at 8069 22 Mile Road. The grand opening ceremony is 12-3 p.m. The grand opening celebration will include giveaways, prizes, and the Prize Drop and Money Machine. Guests also will […]
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‘The Voice’ Champ Chevel Shepherd To Headline Meijer LPGA Classic
Tournament officials of the Meijer LPGA Classic announced Chevel Shepherd, the 2018 winner of NBC’s “The Voice,” is the headlining performer at Blythefield Country Club in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in June. Concerts will be held at the Grand Taste Experience following golf play on Friday, June 14, and Saturday, June 15. Shepherd is scheduled to […]
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KeHE Distributors Joins U.S. EPA SmartWay Transport Partnership
Naperville, Illinois-based KeHE Distributors LLC has joined the SmartWay Transport Partnership, an innovative collaboration between U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and industry partners that provides a framework to assess the environmental and energy efficiency as goods move through the supply chain. By joining SmartWay Transport Partnership, KeHE demonstrates its strong environmental leadership and corporate responsibility. […]