Meijer has expanded its home delivery service area, tripling its range from an approximate 20-minute radius of stores to an hour. The extended delivery zone makes the service available to nearly four million additional households in rural and urban areas across the Midwest, with items delivered in about three hours. “We heard from many customers […]
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 inFrozen Food, Midwest, Produce News, West
Lakeside Foods Acquires Vegetable Manufacturer Smith Frozen Foods
Lakeside Foods has announced its intent to purchase the business assets of Smith Frozen Foods – including its Weston, Oregon, production facility and Garrett Packing/Brittany Farms operations in Milton-Freewater, Oregon – to produce frozen vegetables. “Smith Frozen Foods is well-regarded in the industry for its strong legacy of growing and processing vegetables and its unwavering commitment […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Foxtrot Café & Market Prepares To Reopen Store In Chicago
Foxtrot Café & Market, an upscale modern corner store, will reopen its fifth location Dec. 5 at 401 N Wells St. in Chicago. To celebrate the grand opening, the café will offer free drip coffee to all visitors from 6-10 a.m. on Dec. 5 and a free Barbet premium sparkling water with any purchase Dec. […]
Posted inKeHE Distributors, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
KeHE Distributors Releases 2025 Macro Trends
KeHE Distributors has identified five macro trends in the food and beverage industry for 2025, set to influence consumer shopping preferences and inform retailers’ product selections in the coming year. “The unifying theme across the five projected trends for 2025 is a proactive consumer approach to health, resulting in a preference for food products that […]
Posted inKeHE Distributors, Executive News, Midwest
KeHE Distributors Adds Uzzell To Board Of Directors
KeHE has added G. Scott Uzzell to its board of directors, effective immediately. Uzzell served as corporate VP and general manager of Nike North America and a member of the Nike Inc. executive operating team from June 2023 until November. Nike North America generates more than $21 billion in revenue, with 30,000 employees across all […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Aldi, Midwest
Aldi Holding First Charcuterie Chalet Sampling Experience
Aldi is holding Aldi Charcuterie Chalet, an immersive sampling experience, Dec. 4-5 in the Chicagoland area “No matter if shoppers are charcuterie connoisseurs or just looking for budget-friendly ways to impress guests, our holiday food assortment of over 300 items will make hosts the talk of any holiday party (in a good way),” said Kim Brazington, Aldi […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Executive News, Marketing News, Merchandising News, Midwest
Kroger Names Adcock Chief Merchandising, Marketing Officer
The Kroger Co. has promoted SVP of Operations Mary Ellen Adcock to chief merchandising and marketing officer, succeeding Stuart Aitken, who is stepping down as SVP, chief merchandising and marketing officer to pursue other professional opportunities. Aitken will remain in his role at Kroger through Dec. 31. “Mary Ellen is a respected leader both within Kroger and […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Executive News, Midwest
Kroger’s Chief People Officer Massa Inducted As NAHR Fellow
The Kroger Co. SVP and Chief People Officer Tim Massa has been inducted as a fellow into the National Academy of Human Resources (NAHR). NAHR fellows are recognized for their sustained achievements and contributions to their organizations, the HR profession and society at large. “We are extremely fortunate to have Tim Massa leading our associates, […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Names 2024 Legacy Awards Recipients
Meijer has named the recipients of its 2024 Legacy Awards, the highest recognition a Meijer team member can receive. The Legacy Awards are comprised of the Fred Meijer Award and the Earl Holton President’s Award. The Fred Meijer Award is given to one team member annually who demonstrates his values of humility, generosity and passion for serving others. The Earl Holton President’s Award, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, Corporate Store News, Midwest
Minnesota Grocers Recognized For Promoting Locally Grown Products
Eight Minnesota retailers who demonstrate excellence in locally grown and produced products have been named a 2025 Minnesota Grown Retailer of the Year by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Minnesota Grown program, in partnership with the Minnesota Grocers Association (MGA). Along with awards given by region, a new beer, wine and spirits award was presented […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
The Kroger Co., RFK Racing Partner On 2025 NASCAR Season
Beginning with the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series racing season, Kroger will move its primary sponsorship to Roush Fenway Keselowski (RFK) Racing. In addition, RFK Racing will begin fielding a third Ford Mustang in 2025, with Ryan Preece joining the team to drive the No. 60 Kroger. Nearly 20 brands will appear across the RFK Racing […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Expands EVgo Partnership To Install 480 Charging Stations
Meijer has expanded its partnership with EVgo Inc. to set up as many as 480 new public fast-charging stalls for electric vehicles at Meijer properties across Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky. To date, EVgo has opened 24 of the stalls at six Meijer stores in Michigan and Ohio. As part of the expanded […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
Kroger Survey Highlights Holiday Grocery Shopping Habits
In preparation for Thanksgiving, The Kroger Co. surveyed customers about their grocery shopping habits and what they plan to eat during the holiday this year. According to 84.51º, Kroger’s retail and data science, insights and media arm, nearly 90 percent of surveyed households plan to celebrate Thanksgiving this year – and insights show customers’ tastes […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Market Profile, Midwest
Chicago Market Taking Shape In Historic Train Station
Next year, the Windy City will be getting a new grocery store with the opening of Chicago Market in the Gerber building on Broadway, a landmark location that served as a train station for a century. Dan Arnett, general manager, recently spoke with The Shelby Report of the Midwest about the store and how a […]
Posted inDairy News, Midwest
Prairie Farms, Hiland Dairy Receive Multiple Plant, Product Excellence Awards
Prairie Farms Dairy and its joint venture partner, Hiland Dairy, won 33 awards at the annual QCS Purchasing Cooperative Conference held Oct. 20-22 in Denver, Colorado. The conference gathers leaders from food and beverage companies across the country for recognition of plant and product excellence achievements. Judging for the competition was conducted by independent food […]
Posted inAssociation News, Midwest
MGA Begins ‘Bag Hunger’ Campaign At Participating Retailers
The Minnesota Grocers Association is encouraging consumers statewide to “Bag Hunger” by shopping at participating retailers during the 2024 Bag Hunger Campaign. All food and monetary contributions collected in store will go to provide support to local food banks and shelves to benefit families. MGA’s Bag Hunger Campaign is a three-way partnership with grocers, vendors […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer LPGA Classic Champ Donates $25K To The Other Way Ministries
Meijer is making a $25,000 donation to The Other Way Ministries in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on behalf of 2024 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give champion Lilia Vu. The donation comes after the tournament achieved a record-setting $2 million fundraising goal and supports a tradition started in 2021 to support a hunger relief program of the champion’s choice. Recent past champions […]
Posted inCoborn's, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Dollar General, Festival Foods, Guest Contributors, Independent Store News, Midwest, The Kroger Co.
Midwest Grocery: How Rural Nuance Allows Regional Independents To Thrive
by Diana Leza Sheehan While many factors help to shape the state of grocery retailing in the Midwest, geography plays a critical role in how retailers have evolved and thrived over time. National chains such as Walmart, Kroger and Aldi continue to hold a significant share in the market, yet the region features many small […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Super One Foods Celebrates New Store In Walker, MN
Super One Foods recently held a grand opening celebration for a replacement store in the northern Minnesota town of Walker. Parent company Miner’s Inc. broke ground on the project, which represents a $15 million investment, in summer 2023. The new location, about double the size of the previous one, was built behind the former store. […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Albertsons, Amazon Fresh, Market Profile, Midwest, The Kroger Co., Whole Foods
Independent Grocers Making Name For Themselves In Illinois
While established chains such as Albertsons, Kroger and Jewel-Osco continue to hold significant market share in Illinois, independent grocers are a growing segment. Armed with a passion for food, commitment to community and knack for innovation, they are reimagining the shopping experience and carving out a niche that is reshaping the way people shop. Among […]