Dierbergs Markets, a 27-store independent grocer headquartered near St. Louis, has partnered with Instacart to offer same-day delivery, as well as deploying Carrot Tags, its electronic shelf label software integration, to help shoppers find ordered items and improve accuracy. “Our new partnership with Dierbergs is an exciting milestone, underscoring how Instacart’s solutions can amplify an […]
Category: Midwest
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Midwest, News
AWG’s Best Choice Brand Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG) member retailers and teammates celebrated the 40th anniversary of its flagship private brand, Best Choice, during the recent Innovation Showcase. In 1985, Best Choice debuted with a mission to help member retailers offer shoppers a line of products that could compete with national brands in quality and price. In its […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News
Buche Foods Expands Food Access Through Grocery Lockers
The community of Marty, South Dakota, has welcomed the launch of Marty Food Lockers, a grocery delivery solution from Buche Foods that aims to address the challenges of grocery accessibility in the rural community. In a recent meeting held at the Marty Community Center, residents learned they can shop online at buchefoods.com and select the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Coborn's, Midwest
Coborn’s Acquires Kessler’s Grocery Stores In SD
Coborn’s Inc. has signed a purchase agreement to acquire two grocery stores operated by the Kessler family under the Kessler’s Food and Grocery banner in northeastern South Dakota. The locations included in the acquisition are: Kessler’s Food and Grocery: 621 6th Ave. SE in Aberdeen, South Dakota; and Kessler’s Food and Fuel: 308 N Broadway […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Fareway, Midwest
Fareway Breaks Ground On First Store In Kansas
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 […]
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, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Meijer, Midwest, News
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 […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest, SpartanNash
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 […]