Hormel Foods Corp. has named Domenic Borrelli EVP of retail, effective Feb. 23. In this role, Borrelli will oversee the retail business unit, which includes many of the company’s most recognized consumer brands and represents one of its largest growth engines. “[Borrelli] has a proven track record of creating consumer-driven growth in well-established, legacy businesses […]
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Kroger Health Reaches 250,000 Students In Prescription Drug Safety Education
Kroger Health reports that more than 250,000 students have completed its prescription drug safety education program since the initiative launched in 2018. The program, titled “Prescription Drug Safety: Know the Truth,” is made available at no cost to participating middle and high schools through Kroger Health’s strategic collaboration with Everfi, a digital education platform focused […]
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Schnucks Begins Store Remodel In St. Charles, MO
Schnucks has begun renovating its Lindenwood store in St. Charles, Missouri, with completion expected by late summer. The remodel will update the 71,000-square-foot location with expanded departments and improved amenities. The project includes expanding the dairy, frozen foods and deli kitchen departments, along with adding a new floral section. The store will receive updated fixtures […]
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T.A. Solberg Co. Inc. Names Weitz President Of Retail
T.A. Solberg Co. Inc. has promoted Nathan Weitz to president of retail. Bob Jaskolski, who has served as president and CEO, will continue in the latter role and focus on long-term strategy while Weitz assumes responsibility for retail operations. The leadership transition reflects T.A. Solberg’s promote-from-within philosophy. Weitz has nearly 30 years of grocery industry […]
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Hy-Vee Pharmacy Offers New Wegovy Pill Through GoodRx
Hy-Vee pharmacy customers can now purchase the newly FDA-approved Wegovy pill for weight management through its collaboration with GoodRx. The once-daily oral semaglutide medication is available for purchase at Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations across the Midwest at a discounted GoodRx cash price of $149 per month for the two lowest doses (1.5 mg and 4 mg). […]
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Schnucks Donates $180K To The Salvation Army Through Register Round Up
Schnucks and its customers donated $181,677 to The Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle Campaign through its recent Round Up at the Register program. The 15-day effort invited customers to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar at checkout, with all donations directed to the nonprofit in the communities where they were collected. Customers contributed […]
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SpartanNash Opens New Supermercardo Nuestra Familia In Omaha, NE
SpartanNash recently celebrated the grand opening of its first small-format Supermercado Nuestra Familia at 2323 L St. in Omaha, Nebraska. At nearly 14,000 square feet, the store offers authentic Hispanic products – from fresh meats and pastries to traditional spices – and cultural experiences shoppers expect with the benefit of convenience. The store is located near […]
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Hy-Vee Introduces FoodHealth Score To Customers
Hy-Vee Inc., which operates more than 280 grocery stores across eight Midwestern states, is collaborating with the FoodHealth Co. to bring the FoodHealth Score to shoppers. The FoodHealth Score is a 1-100 scoring system that enables customers to compare the nutritional value of individual foods. Each product receives a score based on its nutrient density […]