Hostess, an Orrville, Ohio-based snacks company, has unveiled a new logo and packaging design as part of a refresh of the brand, modernizing its look and feel to enhance appeal with new consumers. The updated logo retains the trademark heart, reflecting that the brand’s core values remain intact, while offering a new font style and […]
Category: Midwest
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Hy-Vee, Midwest
Hy-Vee Partners With Grocery TV To Elevate Retail Media Network
Hy-Vee has partnered with Grocery TV, an in-store retail media platform, to use its in-house technology to power more than 10,000 screens at key shopper touchpoints including entrance, checkout, service departments, aisles and end caps. Grocery TV will connect Hy-Vee’s screens to The Trade Desk, enabling RedMedia, Hy-Vee’s retail media network, to manage their off-site […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Executive News, Midwest, Schnucks
Schnucks Markets Promotes Henry To Chief Data, Information Officer
Schnucks Markets’ is promoting Tom Henry to chief data and information officer, effective Dec. 20. The move follows the retirement announcement of Chief Information and Supply Chain Officer Bob Hardester, who since 2014 has helmed the company’s information technology, cyber security and digital experience, as well as supply chain, transportation and logistics areas. Henry, who […]
Posted inAssociation News, Midwest
IGIA Recognizes Industry Leaders During Hall Of Fame Dinner
The Iowa Grocery Industry Association (IGIA) recently recognized its 2024 Hall of Fame winners for their commitment to advancing the grocery, convenience and food industries. “Each year, we are proud to celebrate the exceptional companies and individuals whose dedication and leadership continue to shape the future of the grocery and food industry,” said Michelle Hurd, […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Expands Home Delivery Range To Hour Radius Of Stores
Meijer has expanded its home delivery service area, tripling its range from an approximate 20-minute radius of stores to an hour. The extended delivery zone makes the service available to nearly four million additional households in rural and urban areas across the Midwest, with items delivered in about three hours. “We heard from many customers […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Midwest, Produce News, West
Lakeside Foods Acquires Vegetable Manufacturer Smith Frozen Foods
Lakeside Foods has announced its intent to purchase the business assets of Smith Frozen Foods – including its Weston, Oregon, production facility and Garrett Packing/Brittany Farms operations in Milton-Freewater, Oregon – to produce frozen vegetables. “Smith Frozen Foods is well-regarded in the industry for its strong legacy of growing and processing vegetables and its unwavering commitment […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Foxtrot Café & Market Prepares To Reopen Store In Chicago
Foxtrot Café & Market, an upscale modern corner store, will reopen its fifth location Dec. 5 at 401 N Wells St. in Chicago. To celebrate the grand opening, the café will offer free drip coffee to all visitors from 6-10 a.m. on Dec. 5 and a free Barbet premium sparkling water with any purchase Dec. […]
Posted inKeHE Distributors, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
KeHE Distributors Releases 2025 Macro Trends
KeHE Distributors has identified five macro trends in the food and beverage industry for 2025, set to influence consumer shopping preferences and inform retailers’ product selections in the coming year. “The unifying theme across the five projected trends for 2025 is a proactive consumer approach to health, resulting in a preference for food products that […]