The SpartanNash Foundation will donate $260,000 to organizations whose missions closely align with its giving pillar of Heroes – including Convoy of Hope, Operation Homefront and Honor and Remember – following its annual in-store fundraiser. “By contributing to this campaign, our community members and associates have helped provide vital services to military heroes, veterans, their families and those affected by disasters,” said Adrienne […]
Category: Midwest
The Shelby Report of the Midwest covers grocery retailers, wholesalers and suppliers in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Follow the latest store openings, remodels, leadership changes and market news from the region.
Posted inHugo's Family Marketplace, Independent Store News, Midwest
Hugo’s, Lindner-Hagen Inc. Partner To Serve Northern Minnesota Communities
Kristi Magnuson-Nelson, president and CEO of Hugo’s Family Marketplace, and Chuck Lindner, CEO of Lindner-Hagen Inc. (DBA Doug’s Supermarket, Lake of the Woods Foods, Pine River Family Market and Pine Ridge Liquor), have established a new partnership to serve communities in Northern Minnesota. This partnership agreement allows the combination of the two companies to expand […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Dairy News, Meijer, Midwest
Meijer Doubles Milk Discount For SNAP Participants
Meijer is doubling the milk discount it offers SNAP-eligible participants, upping it to 40 percent off any brand or size of 1 percent or fat free milk, in its ongoing effort to increase access to healthy foods and beverages. Since the original discount was implemented in December, thanks to the retailer’s interest in USDA grant […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Meijer, Midwest, The Kroger Co.
Meijer Celebrates 90th Anniversary As Family-Owned Retailer
Meijer is celebrating its 90th anniversary with more than 500 supercenters, grocery stores, neighborhood markets, express locations and distribution and manufacturing facilities throughout six Midwest states operated by more than 70,000 employees. “We have built an incredible team here at Meijer that is accomplishing great things and enjoys working together, and they are the reason […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Balls Foods, Midwest
Balls Food Stores Transfers Ownership To Employees
Balls Food Stores will transfer ownership of its 25 grocery stores to the company’s employees, building on its founder’s legacy of creating a teammate-centric culture. The decision to form an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) coincides with the Kansas City-based grocer’s 100th anniversary. “My grandfather and father taught me that if you take care of […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Frozen Food, Midwest, Plant-Based News
Conagra Brands Debuts Collection Of New Products
Chicago-based Conagra Brands is bringing more than 50 new items to grocery shelves, spanning the categories of plant-based, frozen foods and snacks. “We have a diverse collection of new food that offers something for every taste,” said Burke Raine, president of refrigerated and frozen for Conagra Brands. “Our team has worked hard to craft delicious new […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, Midwest
Target To Roll Out GenAI Technology For Employees
Minneapolis-based Target Corp. plans to roll out a new generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tool to team members at all of its almost 2,000 stores by August, becoming the first major retailer to do so in the U.S. The tool, called Store Companion, is a GenAI-powered chatbot designed by Target that can answer on-the-job process questions, coach […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
‘Top Employer’ SpartanNash Racking Up Recognition, Awards
SpartanNash is celebrating its 2024 recognition as a “top employer” after receiving multiple national workplace awards. The honors are rooted in an analysis of SpartanNash’s human resource practices, company culture analysis, independent feedback from employees and criteria such as work flexibility, education and training, diversity and recognition. The awards include: Newsweek – Recognition based on an […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Marketing News, Merchandising News, Midwest
Target Shares Several Changes To Leadership Team
Minneapolis-based Target Corp. has made several changes to its leadership team. Christina Hennington, currently chief growth officer, has been named as chief strategy and growth officer, and Rick Gomez, currently chief food, essentials and beauty officer, will take over as chief commercial officer, overseeing Target’s merchandising business, both effective July 7. Lisa Roath, Target’s chief marketing officer, will […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest
Price Chopper, McKeever’s Introduce Instacart’s Smart Carts
Price Chopper and McKeever’s Market & Eatery have Caper Carts, Instacart’s AI-powered smart carts, available at select stores in Missouri. Caper Carts allow customers to scan items as they shop, manage their grocery budget in real-time and skip the checkout line. “Customers are increasingly choosing stores equipped with our Caper Carts, where they typically spend […]
Posted inFestival Foods, Independent Store News, Midwest
Festival Foods Partners On Customer-Service Based Certificate Program
Festival Foods has partnered with University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Kohler Co. and Prevea Health to introduce a certificate program aimed at enhancing customer experience and fostering relationships between companies and the people they serve. Customers are becoming more interested in making personal connections with businesses with which they engage, highlighting the continued importance of customer […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
Seaboard Foods’ Eaheart Pairs Beef, Bacon To Win At Pie Championship
Pairing beef with Daily’s bacon, David Eaheart, Seaboard Foods senior director of communications and brand marketing, earned a first place award in the professional division of the National Pie Championships. Entered in the Florida Beef Council Savory Beef Pot Pie category, his winning pie was crafted with Daily’s Premium Meats bacon. The added flavor profile […]
Posted inFestival Foods, Independent Store News, Midwest
Festival Foods Adding Two Stores In Wisconsin
Skogen’s Festival Foods has plans to open two new Wisconsin stores later this year – on Sept. 20 at 800 E. Maes Ave., Kimberly, and Nov. 8 at 1616 Crest View Drive, Hudson. “It’s an honor to join the Hudson community and also to continue serving our Fox Valley guests with a new store in Kimberly,” […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Midwest
Lack Of Workers Poses Challenge For Businesses In South Dakota
Business owners in South Dakota are “cautiously optimistic” for 2024, according to Nathan Sanderson, executive director of the South Dakota Retailers Association. He noted that 2023 was better than most expected but, thus far, things in 2024 “are flat.” “They’re generally seeing better foot traffic, but that increased foot traffic doesn’t necessarily result in more […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Knowlan’s Super Markets Shares Leadership Promotions
Knowlan’s Super Markets, which operates Festival Foods of Minnesota and Knowlan’s Fresh Foods, has shared several promotions within the leadership team. “This news is shared today with excitement and anticipation for the future of our company,” said Lauri Youngquist, CEO of Knowlan’s Super Markets Inc. “Our company started in 1905, and today holds an important […]
Posted inHy-Vee, Independent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee Awards $50K In Grants During Business Summit
Hy-Vee Inc. awarded $50,000 to minority- and women-owned businesses during the Hy-Vee OpportUNITY Inclusive Business Summit at the Sioux Falls Convention Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. During the pitch competition, 15 companies from across the Midwest presented to a panel of judges and more than 150 event attendees. The competition included celebrity judge Paul Wahlberg, executive […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Meijer, Midwest, Save A Lot, The Kroger Co.
150 Save A Lot Stores Offering Delivery Through Uber
Save A Lot has begun a new partnership with Uber, allowing customers to have their groceries delivered from more than 150 of the St. Louis-based grocer’s locations. In addition, shoppers also will be able to use their Health Benefit cards to buy thousands of items through Uber Eats. Health Benefit cards offer a way to […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Feature, Midwest
Seaboard Foods Exec: Quality, Value Expected To Drive Pork Sales This Year
With 2023 well in the rearview, manufacturers and retailers are looking forward to this spring’s grilling season kicking off renewed demand for meat. The last 12 months were a bit turbulent for the meat industry, with escalating feed costs, inflation and lower demand in the U.S. affecting sales. But industry experts are optimistic that these […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Meijer, Midwest
Meijer LPGA Classic Reaches $2M Goal, Crowns Champ
The 10th Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give concluded June 16, generating $2 million – the goal set earlier this year – to help stock the shelves of hundreds of food pantries across the Midwest. Lilia Vu of California won the four-day event, which was held at Blythefield Country Club in Belmont, Michigan, following a three-hole […]
Posted inCoborn's, Independent Store News, Midwest
Celebration Nears For Coborn’s New-Look Shopping Campus
Coborn’s Inc. will hold a grand opening June 19 for a shopping center in Otsego, Minnesota, that is anchored by a Coborn’s Marketplace that features expanded grocery and liquor stores, as well as the addition of Erbert & Gerbert’s, Ace Hardware and Pet Supplies Plus. The expansion, which was announced in January, includes an additional […]