Fareway Stores Inc. held a groundbreaking ceremony April 1 for its first store in Kansas – a 21,000-square-foot Fareway Meat & Grocery at 15790 State Ave. in Basehor. First announced in February 2024, the store will feature a built-in smoker to provide freshly smoked items typically only offered at Fareway Meat Market locations. “The Basehor […]
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Posted inSustainability News, Midwest, News, The Kroger Co.
Mariano’s Diverts 1M Pounds Of Food Waste Into Renewable Energy, Compost
Green Era Campus and Mariano’s are celebrating 1 million pounds of food waste recycled into renewable energy and nutrient-rich compost. The partnership began in 2023 at the Mariano’s location in Evergreen Park, Illinois, and eventually expanded to the Oak Lawn location. The chain plans to include eight additional stores in the program (Bridgeport, Edgewater, Lakeshore East, […]
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Meijer Prepares To Open Independence Market In Clarkston, MI
Independence Market, a new neighborhood concept by Meijer, will open April 30 at 5820 Waldon Road in Clarkston, Michigan. The 50,000-square-foot store will provide a grocery destination for customers from Clarkston and Independence Township, including the new Waldon Village development. “Independence Market is committed to serving our new neighbors with value and convenience that makes […]
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SpartanNash Adds Neighborhood Heroes Discount To Rewards Program
SpartanNash has launched the Neighborhood Heroes Program, an initiative providing students, educators, active-duty military and veterans, nurses and first responders with a 50 percent discount on an annual online shopping membership at company-operated stores. With a membership, these community members will receive a variety of benefits, including: Unlimited free grocery pickup, including same-day; 10 percent […]
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AWG Reports Record Results, Other Milestones
Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG) reported net sales for the cooperative of $11.5 billion, up 2.41 percent, and consolidated company sales of $12.1 billion. AWG distributed a record $286.2 million of year-end patronage immediately following its annual shareholders meeting March 25. The total distribution of cooperative benefits returned to shareholders – including […]
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Schnucks Markets Begins Renovating Store In Mahomet, IL
Schnucks Markets Inc. has begun remodeling its store at 202 Eastwood Drive in Mahomet, Illinois. The project is expected to be completed this fall. Schnucks acquired the 38,000-square-foot location, which has 74 employees, in 2020. The store will remain open daily during the renovation, and customers can continue to use Schnucks Delivers through Instacart. Highlights […]
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Hy-Vee RedMedia Expands Advertising With Instacart’s Carrot Ads
Hy-Vee RedMedia will enhance its advertising capabilities by using Instacart Carrot Ads, creating a more personalized experience across Hy-Vee.com. Instacart’s Carrot Ads solution will deliver advertiser demand from more than 7,000 brands, helping Hy-Vee create more relevant experiences that drive personalized customer recommendations and product discovery. The integration will give Hy-Vee RedMedia access to Instacart’s […]
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Volunteer Registration Open For Meijer LPGA Classic For Simply Give
Volunteer registration is open for the 2025 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give, with tournament representatives seeking more than 1,400 volunteers to support western Michigan’s stop on the women’s professional golf tour June 9-15. The Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give features 144 of the top female players in the world for a four-day, 72-hole […]