AWG Brands, the private brands of Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG), celebrated National Frozen Food Month in March with a marketing campaign, “Frozen Food Happiness,” designed to showcase the wide array of frozen food products available to both AWG member retailers and their customers. This year’s campaign emphasized the convenience, variety and fun that frozen […]
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Meijer Simply Give Hunger Relief Program Reaches Donation Milestone
Meijer’s Simply Give hunger relief program has donated $100 million to help alleviate hunger in the Midwest since the program’s inception in 2008. During that time, the Meijer Simply Give program has provided nearly 900 million meals to communities in partnership with hundreds of local food pantries across its six-state footprint. “For the last 17 years, […]
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Growing GF Buche Co. Remains Passionate About Helping Those In Need
Fourth-generation South Dakota grocer RF Buche has a passion for retail but an even greater passion for helping people. That sentiment stems from a lesson he learned at age 7 from his father. While helping out in the store, he saw his dad quietly slip some cash to a mother in the checkout line who […]
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Meijer To Hold ‘Inside The Ropes’ Contest At LPGA Classic
The Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give will hold a new contest for a chance to win an “Inside the Ropes” experience. The public is invited to submit a 400-word essay sharing why their father or positive role model deserves an exclusive “Inside the Ropes” experience at the 2025 Meijer LPGA Classic. The essay should […]
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SpartanNash Opens Fourth Supermercado Nuestra Familia
SpartanNash recently celebrated the grand opening of its newest Supermercado Nuestra Familia – the fourth location for SpartanNash’s Hispanic retail banner. The newly renovated Supermercado Nuestra Familia at 5101 Harrison St. in Omaha, Nebraska, was previously a Family Fare, with the transition reflecting the company’s commitment to providing a tailored shopping experience that reflects the […]
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SpartanNash Launches Our Family Scholarship Program
SpartanNash is accepting applications for its third annual Our Family Scholarship program. This year, 15 students who are making a positive impact in their communities will each receive a $5,000 scholarship to support their educational journeys. The scholarship is open to shoppers and employees who live in one of the states served by SpartanNash through its […]
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SpartanNash Raises $265K To Support Special Olympics Programs
SpartanNash raised $265,000 for Special Olympics programs across nine states through its annual in-store fundraiser. The funds – donated by customers, employees and the SpartanNash Foundation – will provide year-round support for thousands of athletes, helping them compete, train and thrive in inclusive sports environments. “At SpartanNash, we are deeply committed to the power of community […]
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Kroger Introduces Private Selection Cherry Harvest Collection
With cherry blossoming as a standout trend across food, beauty and fashion this year, The Kroger Co. has introduced its Private Selection Cherry Harvest product line. “Private Selection’s Cherry Harvest collection truly captures the essence and craveability of the season’s must-try, highly sought-after flavor,” said Mike Murphy, group VP of center store merchandising at Kroger. […]