A mobile app, in-store kiosks, digital promotions and integrated fuel rewards are part of the program.
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 inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Meijer, Midwest, News
Late September Openings Planned By Meijer In IN, MI
Both locations will have adjacent Meijer Express fuel stations opening Sept. 2 where customers can get beverages, snacks and prepared food.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Midwest, News, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Central Finishes Pay Less Remodel In Lafayette, IN
The Beck Lane location is a part of an “ambitious” investment plan for the division this year.
Posted inProduce News, Independent Store News, Midwest, News
Busch’s Fresh Food Market Brings Back Hatch Chile Fest
The peppers will be roasted at stores and also will complement made-in-house items like mac and cheese and coleslaw.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Midwest
Living Fresh Market Returning To 6-Day Operations
The store in Forest Park, Illinois, was open seven days a week for about a year.
Posted inFeature, Fareway, Featured News, Independent Store News, Midwest, News
‘The Cowboy’ Bids Fareway Farewell After 50 Years
After 50 years with Fareway Stores, Al “The Cowboy” Wiltse retires, leaving a lasting legacy of servant leadership, mentorship and company growth.
Posted inAssociation News, Featured News, Midwest, News
Minnesota Grocers Association Honors 2026 Award Winners, Hall Of Fame Inductee
The association presented outstanding grocer and vendor awards and inducted one into its Hall of Fame.
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Featured News, Independent Store News, Midwest, News
AWG Featured In USA Today ‘America 250’ Documentary
The documentary looks at the role independent grocers play in communities across America and the cooperative network that helps them thrive.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, International Foods, Midwest, News, Save A Lot
2nd Save A Lot y Mas Opening In St. Louis Market
The store builds on the core Save A Lot concept with expanded selection of Hispanic products.
Posted inExecutive News, Center Store, Frozen Food, Midwest, National, News
Conagra Streamlines Leadership Structure; COO McGough To Retire
Three EVPs will report directly to President and CEO John Brase to help eliminate layers between Conagra and its retail customers and the consumer.
Posted inInternational Foods, Association News, Marketing News, Midwest, News, Northeast, Suppliers
Food Export USA Program To Help MW, NE Companies Grow Abroad
During the ’27 program, Food Export plans to share more supplier success stories to encourage others.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, Schnucks
Lindenwood Schnucks To Celebrate Complete Remodel
Schnucks will thank customers for their patience during the total-store remodel at the St. Charles, Missouri, location.
Posted inMidwest, Corporate Store News, Featured News, News, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Completes $1.7M Remodel Of Indy’s Southern Plaza Store
“We opened this building in 1990, so the updates help us meet the expectations of today’s customers,” said Kroger Central President Mike Goodwin.
Posted inMidwest, Independent Store News, Meijer, News
Meijer Discounts 1,000+ Grocery Items For 6 Weeks
The discounts are reflected automatically at the shelf, on Meijer.com and in the Meijer app – no coupon or signup required.
Posted inFrozen Food, Midwest, News, Suppliers
For Sara Lee’s 85th Birthday, She Got A Cake All Her Own
The cake was created from two Sara Lee signature products: All Butter Pound Cake and Cheesecake.
Posted inDeli News, Independent Store News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest, News, Online Grocery Technology, Produce News
Heinen’s Expands Its Afresh AI Usage In Fresh Departments
Heinen’s is extending its use of the Afresh AI platform to period ending inventory across its fresh departments, replacing manual after-hours counts with AI-generated inventory estimates in produce, meat, deli, cheese and bakery. The Warrensville Heights, Ohio-based grocer already used Afresh for store ordering, so adding the inventory review required no new integrations or devices, […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Featured News, Independent Store News, Midwest, News
AWG Urges Suppliers To Prioritize Independents At Crossmark Summit
Viewed collectively, independent grocers comprise one of the industry’s largest retail networks.
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Independent Store News, Midwest, News, Wholesaler/Distributor News
AWG Modernizes ‘Always Save’ Packaging With Bolder Look
The opening-price-point brand is getting a new look for the first time in nearly a decade.
Posted inExecutive News, Midwest, News, Suppliers
Hormel Foods President Ghingo To Succeed Interim CEO
Hormel Foods has named President John Ghingo as CEO effective Oct. 26, succeeding interim chief Jeff Ettinger.