Foxtrot Café & Market will reopen its eighth location Feb. 19 at 1576 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Wicker Park, a neighborhood in Chicago. The grocer previously reopened five locations in the Windy City and two in Dallas. To mark the occasion, the café will offer free drip coffee from 6-11 a.m. Feb. 19. Guests also […]
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 inBakery News, Midwest
T. Marzetti Co. Wins 2 Product Of The Year Awards
Columbus, Ohio-based T. Marzetti Co., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lancaster Colony Corp., had two of its recently-launched items win Product of the Year USA awards for 2025. New York Bakery Gluten Free Texas Toast was named the top gluten-free item, while the Texas Roadhouse Mini Rolls garnered honors for top bakery side dish. Product of […]
Posted inProduce News, Midwest
NoKota Packers Celebrates 45th Anniversary, Launches New Logo
Buxton, North Dakota-based NoKota Packers Inc. celebrated its 45th anniversary as it closed out a successful year and launched a new logo on Jan. 1. Founded in 1979, NoKota Packers shipped 220,000 hundredweight of potatoes and employed 18 employees in their first season. Forty-five years later, the company has more than doubled in size – […]
Posted inExecutive News, Midwest, The Kroger Co.
The Kroger Co. Appoints Kennerley As SVP, CFO
David Kennerley has been named SVP and CFO for The Kroger Co., effective April 3. Kennerly, who currently serves as SVP and CFO for PepsiCo Europe, will succeed interim CFO Todd Foley. Kennerley will join the company as SVP on March 10, while Foley continues as interim CFO through the end of Kroger’s fiscal year […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Grocery Store Equipment, Midwest
Wells Marketplace Embraces Big Technology Solutions With LOC Software
Sponsored content In the heart of Wells, Minnesota, Wells Marketplace is a testament to how independent grocers can blend community values with technology from LOC Software. For more than 30 years, this hometown grocery store has been more than just a place to buy food – it’s been a cornerstone of the community, demonstrating that […]
Posted inBakery News, Midwest, Southeast
Legacy Bakehouse Acquires Classic Cookie
Legacy Bakehouse, a Wisconsin-based contract and private label manufacturer of baked snacks, has acquired Mannon Specialty Foods Inc. dba Classic Cookie, a Sevierville, Tennessee-based baker of premium cookie products. This acquisition expands Legacy’s baking categories and geographic reach while adding a retail brand with national distribution. This is the second bakery acquisition by Legacy Bakehouse […]
Posted inDairy News, Midwest
Prairie Farms, Hiland Dairy Introduce ProPack Snack
Prairie Farms and Hiland Dairy have introduced ProPack Snack, a high-protein cottage cheese designed for on-the-go, health-conscious consumers. Available in a 4-ounce portable cup, ProPack Snack has 12 grams of protein per serving. With growing consumer demand for high-protein, grab-and go options, Prairie Farms and Hiland Dairy are meeting these evolving preferences with a product […]
Expert Article
Winning The Big Game In Produce Department With Crazy Fresh
The excitement of the Big Game brings a golden opportunity for the produce department to shine. Game-day gatherings are all about good food and great company and, as grocery professionals, we have the chance to help consumers create memorable moments. With thoughtful displays, smart merchandising and convenient solutions, you can turn game-day excitement into big […]
Posted inBakery News, Midwest
The J.M. Smucker Co. To Sell Cloverhill, Big Texas Brands To JTM Foods
The J.M. Smucker Co. has reached an agreement to divest its Cloverhill and Big Texas brands, as well as certain private label products, to Ohio-based JTM Foods LLC. The all-cash transaction is valued at about $40 million, subject to a working capital adjustment, and includes relevant trademarks and licenses and the company’s manufacturing facility in Chicago. About 400 employees also will transition […]
Posted inExecutive News, Hy-Vee, Marketing News, Midwest
Mazza Promoted At Hy-Vee, Will Oversee RedMedia
Kathryn Mazza has been promoted to SVP and CMO for Hy-Vee and president of RedMedia, the grocer’s retail media network. Mazza, who joined Hy-Vee last February and previously served as SVP of RedMedia, will oversee the continued growth and development of the RMN, which was launched in 2023. In its first months of operation, RedMedia […]
Posted inAssociation News, Market Profile, Midwest
Minnesota Grocers Grapple With Labor Mandates, Population Decline
Minnesota’s grocery industry is navigating a period of significant economic and workforce transformation. According to Patrick Garofalo, president of the Minnesota Grocers Association, the state’s stagnant economy and shifting demographics are creating challenges for businesses, particularly independent grocers. In 2024, Minnesota’s economy experienced modest growth, with its GDP reaching $394.7 billion, which is a 1.4 […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Meijer, Midwest
Meijer Media Boosts Advertising Options On Platform
Meijer Media, the retailer’s retail media network, has introduced new advertising tactics – Pinterest and Online Video (OLV) and Connected TV (CTV) – to advance its capabilities in the digital advertising industry. The offerings are designed to help brands connect with shoppers in more personalized, impactful ways that support product discovery. “By combining creative storytelling, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, Schnucks
Schnucks Markets To Remodel Seven Hills Store In O’Fallon, IL
Schnuck Markets soon will begin a total store remodel of its Seven Hills location at 970 East Highway 50 in O’Fallon, Illinois. Highlights of the remodel, which is expected to be complete by late fall 2025, include new decor throughout the store, a fresh sushi area, specialty cheese shop, Picadeli salad bar and Starbucks with […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Fareway, Midwest
Fareway’s Toys For Tots Campaign Raises More Than $275K
Fareway presented a check for $275,173.70 on Jan. 27 to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program in support its 2024 Toys for Tots campaign, which provides toys to children during the holiday season. Monetary and toy donations were accepted at all Fareway store locations from Nov. 24-Dec. 24. “Each year our customers […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, BJ's Wholesale Club, Midwest
BJ’s Wholesale Club Building Distribution Center In Ohio
BJ’s Wholesale Club’s fourth ambient distribution center, which is under construction in Commercial Point, Ohio, is expected to open in early 2027, joining eight BJ’s stores in the state. The center will expand the company’s supply chain capacity to support its growing footprint. Over the past five years, BJ’s has opened more than 30 stores. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, Midwest
Jim’s Market Navigates Challenges In Minnesota’s Retail Food Landscape
Paul Huber, president of Jim’s Market in Canby, Minnesota, has spent most of his life in the grocery business. From the time he began helping at his father’s store at age 12, Huber has remained dedicated to continuing his family’s tradition of running an independent grocery store. However, as he faces a rapidly changing industry, […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Midwest
AWG, Kellanova Donate $25K To Feeding America
Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG) and Kellanova recently donated $25,000 to Feeding America network food banks. The donation was made through AWG Cares, the employee-managed charitable foundation of AWG, as part of the Kellanova Better Days Promise social purpose program. “For the fourth consecutive year, we’re proud to continue our partnership with Kellanova in a […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Balls Foods, Midwest
Hen House To Build Flagship Store In Prairie Village, KS
Hen House is developing a flagship store in the former Macy’s building at 7070 Mission Road in Prairie Village, Kansas, that will replace a nearby location. The project commenced Jan. 14 with a ceremonial “wall-breaking,” marking the beginning of construction on the historic 75-year-old site. The redevelopment is a collaboration with First Washington Realty, which […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Hy-Vee, Midwest
Hy-Vee Revives Market Grille Restaurants With New Food Offerings
Hy-Vee Inc. is transitioning all of its in-store restaurants to Hy-Vee Market Grille locations, with new menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Beginning Feb. 4, all Hy-Vee restaurants will feature the new breakfast offerings. The new menus for lunch and dinner will roll out throughout February. The transition will happen in phases, after which Hy-Vee […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Dierberg’s, Midwest
Dierbergs Markets Expands Delivery Options With Uber Eats
Missouri-based Dierbergs Markets has begun a new partnership with Uber Eats, further expanding its delivery options. The collaboration makes Dierbergs’ groceries, pantry staples and ready-to-eat meals available through the Uber Eats platform. In addition to partnerships with DoorDash and Shipt, customers can browse a wide selection of Dierbergs’ offerings through the Uber Eats app or […]