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. […]
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New Grocery Store Opening Near Historic Lafayette Square In St. Louis
St. Louis Food Hub will open Fields Foods, a full-service grocery store that will be designed to evoke a neighborly atmosphere, near the heart of historic Lafayette Square close to downtown St. Louis next year. Located at 1500 Lafayette Ave., Fields Foods is scheduled to open its doors on Jan. 4 and will bring more […]
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Meijer, Priority Health Partner To Provide Information On ACA Enrollment
Meijer, the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based supercenter chain, is partnering with Priority Health, Michigan’s leading health plan, to raise awareness and help customers obtain information regarding their options as open enrollment for health insurance begins under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The duo has unveiled a Health Reform and You! website at http://www.meijer.com/aca and also are […]
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Hy-Vee Brings Second Store To Ankeny, Iowa
A new Hy-Vee opened this week 2510 SW State St. in Ankeny, Iowa. It’s Hy-Vee’s second store in the community located just north of Des Moines and the 234th store in the chain. At 93,000 s.f. the store is similar in design and layout to the Hy-Vee that opened in August in Waukee, just west […]
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Iowa Grocers Partner With Governor’s Office To Prevent Bullying
Throughout the month of October, participating Iowa grocers will be asking their customers in the checkout lane if they would like to donate $1 to help prevent bullying in Iowa schools. According to the 2012 Iowa Youth Survey, 57 percent of students said that they had been bullied at school in the last 30 days. […]
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Michigan Governor Declares Sept. 25-Oct. 5 Independent Retailers Week
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has declared Sept. 25-Oct. 5 Independent Retailers Week. He signed the proclamation this month in Lansing. In the proclamation Snyder states, “…the independent retailers in Michigan have always been dedicated to the public in their delivery of services in the marketplace throughout the State of Michigan by assuring customer satisfaction, providing […]
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Moo & Oink Moves Into Minnesota And Wisconsin With Roundy’s Deal
Chicago barbecue brand Moo & Oink is expanding to two new states by introducing its products at two Roundy’s banners, select Pick ‘n Save in Wisconsin and select Rainbow in Minnesota. Moo & Oink is known for its Chicago-style full and meaty rib tips, hot links, sausages, breakfast links and patties, chicken nuggets, High-Five BBQ […]