Supervalu on Thursday reported total sales of $5.23 billion in the first quarter of fiscal year 2015 vs. $5.24 billion in the same period a year ago. The Minneapolis-based company’s Save-A-Lot banner saw strong sales, while its independent business segment sales decreased 2.6 percent. First quarter Save-A-Lot net sales were $1.35 billion vs, $1.27 billion […]
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Winner Of Piggly Wiggly Jingle Contest Named
From May 5-31, Piggly Wiggly was on the lookout for a fresh take on its long-time “Piggly Wiggly, Shop the Pig!” jingle. It reached out to employees as well as customers to submit their own version of the catchy tune. The company said it was an ideal time to switch up the jingle, and with sponsor […]
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The Produce Mom Welcomes Chelan Fresh To Family Of Partners
Chelan Fresh Marketing has joined The Produce Mom Family of Partners. The Produce Mom is the official blog and consumer brand of Indianapolis Fruit Co., a supplier of fresh fruits and vegetables to retailers in more than 14 Midwestern states. The blog was launched in January 2012 and is authored by Lori Taylor, marketing manager. […]
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Fresh Thyme Opening First Ohio Store Next Month
Grand opening celebrations for Ohio’s first Fresh Thyme Farmers Market will be held in the Dublin community Wednesday, Aug. 13. The store is located at 6670 Sawmill Rd. in Columbus. “Fresh Thyme is honored to be welcomed by the community in Dublin,” CEO Chris Sherrell said. “This grand opening celebration is one way for Fresh […]
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KeHE Holiday Show Breaks Records
KeHE Distributors’ annual Holiday Show at McCormick Place in Chicago, held June 8-9, brought together more than 3,000 retailers and suppliers focused on natural, specialty and fresh products appropriate for the upcoming holiday season. KeHE said new, emerging and familiar “gotta have” items were on display throughout the show floor. “Our retailer and supplier partners […]
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Hy-Vee’s Watson Appointed IGIA Chairman
Tom Watson, EVP and chief retail officer for Hy-Vee Inc., has been appointed as chairman of the Iowa Grocery Industry Association (IGIA) board of directors. He replaces Brian Burnam, owner of Keith’s Foods in Bloomfield, Iowa, who has served on the board for the past nine years. “I am proud to welcome such a prestigious […]
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Metro Detroit Youth Day Celebrates 32nd Anniversary July 9
One of the highlights of summer for more than 35,000 youngsters from the Metro Detroit area is the annual Metro Detroit Youth Day (MDYD). This year, the event for children will celebrate its 32nd anniversary on July 9 at Belle Isle Park from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. It is the largest youth event in Michigan, according […]
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EV Charging Services Now Available At Mariano’s In Frankfort, Ill.
Roundy’s Supermarkets, through a partnership with CarCharging Group, the largest owner, operator and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging services, is now offering EV charging services at Mariano’s in Frankfort, Ill. “CarCharging is excited to continue its partnership with Roundy’s and offer another amazing amenity for the Mariano’s shoppers,” said Michael D. Farkas, CEO and […]