Less than a year after taking the reins, William Emmons is retiring as president of Jewel-Osco, the Chicago Tribune reported earlier this week. Lured out of retirement in March to run Jewel after it was acquired by Idaho-based New Albertsons as part of a $3.3 billion deal, Emmons announced his decision Tuesday morning. The paper […]
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A New Schnuck Will Become Company’s CEO In March
Scott Schnuck, 63, chairman and CEO of Schnuck Markets, will pass the baton to his brother Todd Schnuck, 55, in March. Todd will become president and CEO. Scott Schnuck has been CEO of the family-owned and privately-held company for eight years. The move is part of the family’s succession plan, the company said. Scott, who […]
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Hy-Vee Strengthens Commitment To Seafood Sustainability
Hy-Vee Inc., an employee-owned company based in West Des Moines, Iowa, with 235 stores in eight midwestern states, has added a Responsible Sourcing Commitment to its comprehensive Seafood Procurement Policy. The policy and commitment were developed in partnership with FishWise—a nonprofit organization focused on supporting sustainability through environmentally responsible business practices. To protect marine resources […]
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Fields Foods Opens In St. Louis
Fields Foods, a locally owned and operated grocery store specializing in locally produced food products, opened its doors in St. Louis on Saturday. Located at 1500 Lafayette Ave. near the south side of the city, the store is dedicated to bringing fresh, high-quality foods to residents of St. Louis, which has several urban food desert […]
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Country Hearth Breads Launches Redesigned Website
Country Hearth breads is inviting consumers and partners to explore its redesigned website, found at CountryHearthBreads.com, and discover new features designed for a greater user experience. The website runs concurrent with a broader brand revitalization. Website users will find added functionality, including a store locater and recipe center. With nutrition in mind, Country Hearth says […]
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Roundy’s To Launch New Nutrition Labeling Program In 2014
On Jan. 1, Roundy’s introduced health key, a solution to simplify shopping for healthful groceries. The new program clearly labels foods with healthy attributes using shelf tags, allowing those with intolerances and health concerns to quickly and easily find what they need. Using the guiding principles of science, trust and ease, Roundy’s says health key […]
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OSMG To Open Cincinnati Office
OSMG (On-Shelf Marketing Group LLC) will open an office in Cincinnati, Ohio, next month. OSMG Cincinnati is the second location for the national sales agency solution deployed for Walmart and now Kroger. OSMG was founded in 2007 and combines the strengths of four of the strongest regional sales agents in the CPG industry. The team […]
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Lykins Oil Donates Nearly $13K To Nature Center Through BP Grant Program
Lykins Oil Cos., through the BP Fueling Communities Program, has donated $12,500 to the Cincinnati Nature Center, a nonprofit nature education organization founded in 1965. It is the largest member-supported nature center in the country, with more than 100,000 visitors each year. Fueling Communities provides grants to local organizations that are nominated by BP branded […]