McDonough’s Market on Beaver Island and Koegel Meats of Flint are the 2015 Al Kessel Outstanding Achievement Award winners, the Michigan Grocers Association announced today. “The awards honor former MGA board member Al Kessel, who passed away in 2012,” says MGA President and CEO Linda M. Gobler. “Al was the founder of Kessel Food Markets, […]
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Meijer Opens New Supercenter In Terre Haute, Indiana
Meijer on Thursday opened a new supercenter in Terre Haute, Indiana. The 195,000-s.f. store at State Road 46 and New Margaret Drive offers fresh produce and Certified Angus Beef delivered daily, affordable, high-quality merchandise and a full-service pharmacy that makes family healthcare a priority, according to the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based retailer. “We are pleased to […]
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Missouri Grocers Log Another Successful Convention
This year’s Missouri Grocers Association (MGA) Annual Convention & Merchandising Show was moved to another venue—Osage Beach—and a different month. Dan Shaul, MGA state director, and Balls Food Stores COO Mike Beal, new president of the MGA’s board, said both factors had a role in the event’s success. “This year, we moved the convention from […]
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KeHE Expands Partnership With Albertsons
Albertsons Cos. Inc. has selected KeHE Distributors as its primary distribution partner for natural and organic, specialty and fresh products to its more than 2,200 grocery stores in 33 states and the District of Columbia. This significantly expands KeHE’s existing business with Albertsons, particularly in the western U.S. “Our account team has delivered superior operational […]
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Schnucks Customers Can Now Use Apple Pay At All Locations
St. Louis-based Schnucks now accepts Apple Pay at all 98 store locations in five states. Shoppers can forego their wallets and use their iPhone, Apple Watch or iPad to pay. According to Schnucks VP of IT Infrastructure David Steck, Schnucks completed the new payment terminal rollout to all stores in June and was certified by […]
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Fresh Thyme Opening Two Indianapolis-Area Stores In August
Fresh Thyme Farmers Market plans to open two new stores on the north side of Indianapolis on Thursday, Aug. 6. The Fishers store is located at 11481 East 116th Street, the Carmel store at 3400 East 146th Street. Each store will host a grand opening celebration with doors opening at 7 a.m. Fresh Thyme will […]
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August Celebration Planned For Jungle Jim’s 40th Anniversary
Jungle Jim’s International Market will host “Birthday Bash” events at both its Fairfield and Eastgate locations Aug. 17-22 to celebrate its 40th anniversary. The retailer said in a news release that those attending can expect “a flock of food trucks, a surge of samples, fantastic fireworks, sightings of Jungle Jim himself, free safari tours of […]
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Federated Group Announces Relaunch Of Seven Farms Line At Summer Show
The theme of the Federated Group’s 2015 Summer Buying Show July 19-21 was “Driving Success Through Winning Practices.” According to Federated Group VP of Category Management Jen Linke, face time is among them. “One of the best things about the show is people meeting face-to-face and that winning practice of human interaction,” Linke told The […]