After months of testing, Fareway Stores officially launched a new storefront—the Fareway Meat Market (farewaymeats.com)—on Nov. 4. Customers can order their favorite cuts of meat by 1 p.m., Monday-Friday, and have them delivered anywhere in the contiguous United States in time for dinner the next day. “Our customers have been asking for years to be able […]
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Spartan, Nash Finch Make VP Appointments For Combined Company
In an internal memo dated Nov. 1, Spartan Stores President and CEO Dennis Eidson named a number of VPs who will take on their roles once the merger of Spartan and Nash Finch is completed, expected by the end of the year. “These strong leaders have done a terrific job over the last months, working […]
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Meijer Operates One Of Largest All-Clean Diesel Fleets In North America
Midwest retailer Meijer says it now operates one of the largest all-clean diesel fleets in North America. As part of its ongoing green initiatives, the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer’s fleet utilized innovative technology to improve fuel efficiency and reduce its carbon footprint by nearly 60 percent since it first began implementing the U.S. Environmental Protection […]
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Spartan Stores Converting One Banner, Slowing Growth Of Another
by Terrie Ellerbee/associate editor The company that will result from the merger of Spartan Stores and Nash Finch Co. will without doubt have one thing in abundance: brands. Plans are to begin integrating the two companies before the end of the calendar year, as shareholder approval is pending but expected. Edina, Minn.-based Nash Finch operates […]
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Price Chopper Opens State-Of-The-Art Store In Kansas City’s Northland Area
Price Chopper kicked off the fall season earlier this month by opening a new store in the Northland area of Kansas City, Mo. The newest Price Chopper features expanded options in its prepared food departments, including a Mongolian grill and a wide selection of cheeses. Additionally, the new location offers a drive-thru pharmacy and free […]
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Mars Associates Volunteer With Habitat Topeka Prior To Plant Opening
Mars Chocolate North America’s manufacturing plant in Topeka is scheduled to open later this year and, earlier this month, approximately 50 Mars associates participated in the Mars Volunteer Program by volunteering with Habitat for Humanity of Topeka to build a home. The effort was part of M&M’S effort to “M’Prove America,” a program designed to […]
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Scholz: WGA Innovation Expo Continues To Build On Success
The Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA) held its sixth Innovation Expo in Wisconsin Dells at the Kalahari Resort, Oct. 15-16. The show’s format has changed over time to fit the needs of the association’s members. Previously, it had been a summer family-oriented retreat and prior to that it was just the expo and trade show, said […]
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Safeway To Exit Chicago Market, Announces Sale Of Four Dominick’s Stores
In announcing Thursday that it would exit the Chicago market where it operates 72 Dominick’s stores, Safeway said it already has sold four of those Dominick’s stores to New Albertsons Inc., which operates Jewel-Osco stores. The four stores are located at 1340 S. Canal St. and 2550 N. Clybourn Ave., both in Chicago; 14200 S. […]