Fareway Stores Inc. has agreed to purchase two Brothers Market locations in Iowa – at 1022 Skyler St. in Denver and 930 Commercial St. in Lisbon. The transaction is expected to close in March. Both locations will close for several months as Fareway completes renovations. After completion, Ace Hardware will continue to operate inside the […]
Category: Midwest
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Midwest
Jewel-Osco Celebrating Moms Across Chicago
Jewel-Osco is bringing back its “Every MOMent Matters” campaign, a months-long celebration dedicated to moms across the Chicagoland area. This year, Jewel-Osco’s “Every MOMent Matters” series will recognize and celebrate moms at three Chicago pop-up experiences and a finale Galentine’s event at The Ritz-Carlton. Partnering with WINGS Program, “Every MOMent Matters” encourages moms to enter […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Midwest, The Kroger Co.
Kroger’s Simple Truth Brand Introduces Resolution Rescue Bundle
Ahead of Quitter’s Day on Jan. 10 – when most people begin to give up on their New Year’s resolutions, Kroger’s Simple Truth brand is unveiling six limited-time Resolution Rescue bundles designed to make upholding some of the most popular better-eating pledges easier. According to Kroger’s retail data science arm, 84.51º, 79 percent of customers make […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Midwest, Save A Lot
Save A Lot Opens Nominations For Hometown Heroes Program
Save A Lot is sharing the achievements of its Hometown Heroes program, which debuted in 2023 to honor people and organizations making a difference in the communities it serves. In 2024, the grocer recognized 21 people and awarded $10,500 in store gift cards. Standout recipients of 2024 include Canton Township firefighter-paramedics, consistently going above and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Buche Foods Names First Lakota Woman Store Manager
Tameka Vocu, who was recently named store manager of the Buche Foods location in Pine Ridge, South Dakota, is the first Lakota tribal member to hold the position. “It’s an honor to be the first female Native American to be managing the reservation’s biggest store,” Vocu said. “This is the greatest opportunity I have ever […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest, Schnucks
Schnucks, Cognira Partner To Boost Promotions
St. Louis-based Schnucks Markets Inc. is using Cognira’s AI-powered PromoAI solution to transform promotional planning, optimization and analysis across the grocer’s 114 stores. Schnucks selected Cognira’s PromoAI for its advanced artificial intelligence capabilities and promotional workflows. PromoAI will help Schnucks enhance cross-department collaboration, leveraging data-driven insights to drive smarter, more effective promotions. The solution will manage all […]
Posted inExecutive News, Midwest, Produce News
Empower Fresh Co. Names Austin President, CEO
Kansas City, Missouri-based Empower Fresh Co., the only AI-powered produce management solution designed for independent grocers and wholesale operations, has named Robert Austin president and CEO. Created by industry veterans with more than 100 years of combined experience, Empower Fresh helps retailers fight shrink, optimize inventory, streamline ordering and boost profitability. Austin has been with […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Health & Wellness, Midwest, The Kroger Co.
Forbes Recognizes The Kroger Co. For Workplace Culture, Pharmacy Customer Service
The Kroger Co. has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Tech Workers and for providing exceptional customer service through its Kroger Family of Pharmacies. “We are honored to be recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for Tech Workers and for our unparalleled customer service specifically in pharmacy. This recognition […]