Fareway Stores Inc. held a ribbon-cutting ceremony this week for its new meat market location at 3033 S. 84th Street in Lincoln, Nebraska. The new 6,400-s.f. meat market offers a full-service meat counter, serving USDA Choice and Prime beef and all-natural chicken and pork. In addition, the store will offer seafood, a selection of cheeses, […]
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Hy-Vee Expands Healthcare Access In Rural Iowa With Telepharmacies
Hy-Vee Inc. is expanding its pharmacy access in rural Iowa communities via telepharmacy services. Two existing telepharmacy locations in Victor and West Liberty, Iowa, were purchased by Hy-Vee and will continue to operate as telepharmacies under the Hy-Vee Pharmacy name. Both locations opened on Nov. 6, providing patients with a direct line of communication to […]
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Kroger Collaborating With Google Cloud To Accelerate Digital Initiatives
The Kroger Co. is expanding its cloud computing portfolio with Google Cloud Platform (GCP). “The adoption of Google Cloud Platform signals our commitment to positioning Kroger as an industry leader for digital programs such as ship-to-home and home delivery,” said Chris Hjelm, Kroger’s chief information officer. “Kroger Technology has been working to accelerate our ability […]
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SpartanNash To Honor Armed Forces With Discounts, In-Store Events
SpartanNash will honor current and veteran members of the Armed Forces this Veterans Day by offering an 11 percent discount on all eligible products at its 145 corporate-owned retail stores in nine states. All active duty, Reserve, National Guard and veterans who present proper identification at any SpartanNash corporate-owned store on Nov. 11 will receive […]
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Hy-Vee Recognizes November As National Diabetes Awareness Month
Hy-Vee Inc. is recognizing November as National Diabetes Awareness Month and says it is proud to continue its focus on health and wellness through diabetes education and lifestyle management programs across its eight-state region. Hy-Vee’s newest offering is the recently launched “Begin for Diabetes” lifestyle management program. Hy-Vee also offers the “Begin” and “Begin 4 […]
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TreeHouse President Resigns, Company Names Reed As Successor
Robert B. Aiken resigned as president of TreeHouse Foods on Oct. 29. TreeHouse Chairman and CEO Sam K. Reed will assume the role of president, and the company is initiating a search for its next CEO. “We are disappointed by Bob’s decision and his resulting departure and wish him well in his future endeavors,” said […]
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Coborn’s, Kowalski’s Join Healthy Savings Program
Coborn’s, Cash Wise, Marketplace Foods and Kowalski’s Markets are partnering with Healthy Savings at 51 Minnesota locations to offer healthier foods at an affordable price. Healthy Savings, a program sponsored by health plans, government entities and employers, provides members with savings of more than $50 each week on foods qualifying in the top 1/3 of […]
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Sendik’s Launches Red Bag Rewards Program Powered By AppCard
Wisconsin-based grocer Sendik’s Food Market has launched a new rewards program powered by AppCard, a personalized marketing and shopper analytics platform for grocers. The Red Bag Rewards program rolled out today in all 18 Sendik’s locations across the metro Milwaukee area, including the banner’s smaller-format Fresh2GO stores and online via Sendik’s Express. AppCard has worked with Sendik’s […]