For the fourth consecutive year, Meijer has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s GreenChill Program for having the lowest corporate-wide refrigerant emissions rate out of all GreenChill partners nationwide over the past year. A participant in the EPA’s program since 2012, the Midwest retailer has focused on reducing its refrigerant leak rate, which […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Fareway, Midwest
Fareway Breaks Ground On New Store In Granger, IA
Fareway Stores Inc. hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Sept. 30 for a new 21,000-square-foot store at the corner of State and Oak streets in Granger, Iowa. “Upon opening, as people enter Granger, they will be greeted by their neighborhood Fareway,” said CEO Reynolds W. Cramer. “We are excited to join the Granger community. We want to […]
Posted inExecutive News, Midwest, SpartanNash
SpartanNash Promotes Porter To VP
SpartanNash has promoted Kristen Porter to VP, associate general counsel and compliance officer. She will oversee the company’s compliance efforts, including its food safety team. In addition, she will continue to manage the work of the licensing team. As compliance officer, Porter will lead the continued design, development and implementation of the company’s compliance structure […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
B&R Stores Names Griffin CEO; Raybould To Become Chief Strategy Officer
Lincoln, Nebraska-based B&R Stores Inc. has promoted Mark Griffin, previously president and chief operating officer, to president and CEO, effective Oct. 15. Pat Raybould, who has served as CEO for more than two decades, will transition into the role of chief strategy officer, while continuing his responsibilities as chairman of the board. In his new […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Bravo Supermarkets, Midwest, SpartanNash
SpartanNash Holds First IT Training Palooza
SpartanNash hosted its first IT Training Palooza this week, bringing together more than 300 employees from across the country to explore technology trends and leading innovation to reshape the grocery industry. “Being ‘People First’ includes providing our associates with development opportunities that allow them to gain hands-on experience with new-to-world technology that sharpens their skills […]
Posted inFresh Thyme, Independent Store News, Midwest
Fresh Thyme Market Provides 3.4M Meals To Feeding America
Fresh Thyme Market has made a donation of more than $250,000 – the equivalent of more than 2.6 million meals – to Feeding America and other local food banks throughout the Midwest. “Since day one, Fresh Thyme has proudly invested time and money as a means to foster healthier families and reduce hunger in our local communities across the Midwest,” […]
Posted inHy-Vee, Independent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee Helps Small Businesses During Summit In Kansas City
Hy-Vee hosted more than 400 attendees during its Hy-Vee OpportUNITY Business Summit for small business owners at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. The event featured an expo that offered resources for small businesses, learning opportunities through presentations and panel discussions and the chance to discover local brands. One component of the summit involved a […]
Posted inMeijer, Midwest, Sustainability News
Meijer Reaches Carbon Emissions Reduction Goal Ahead Of Schedule
Meijer has surpassed its 2025 sustainability goal of cutting carbon emissions by 50 percent – one year ahead of schedule. The retailer set a target in 2022 to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent compared to 2018 levels. The target has not only been met but surpassed, achieving a 57 percent […]