The 30-year industry veteran will support Smucker’s enterprisewide operations and supply chain functions.
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 inOnline Grocery Technology, Featured News, Independent Store News, Meijer, Midwest, News
Meijer First In Michigan To Accept WIC For Online Grocery Orders
Customers now can use WIC benefits on Meijer.com and the Meijer mobile app after adding their WIC card to their mPerks account.
Posted inExecutive News, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Midwest, News
Jewel-Osco President Retires After 35 Years With Parent Co.
He had served as president of the Chicago-area grocer since last August.
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, C&S Wholesale Grocers, Midwest, News
C&S Expands ‘New Lower Price’ Program In Midwest
Piggly Wiggly and Martin’s Super Markets have joined Family Fare and VG’s Grocery as the C&S brands offering savings on thousands of items.
Posted inNortheast, Marketing News, Midwest, News, Suppliers
JOH Expands North Central Division With WI Acquisition
The Massachusetts sales and marketing agency is expanding outside its longstanding markets in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Hugo's Family Marketplace, Midwest, News
Hugo’s HR Director Retires After Half-Century Of Service
Jeff Westrem has retired as human resources director at Hugo’s Family Marketplace after a 50-year career with the Grand Forks, North Dakota-based grocer. Hugo’s said Westrem is known for his approachable personality and willingness to help others. He started with Hugo’s in 1976 as a teenager doing grocery carryout. After earning a business administration degree […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Featured News, Hy-Vee, Independent Store News, Midwest, News
Hy-Vee Adds 30-Minute Pickup, Delivery Chainwide
Hy-Vee has begun offering online orders in as fast as 30 minutes at all of its stores, giving shoppers a faster option for both in-store pickup and delivery. Customers select “Get it faster” during online checkout to use the 30-minute option. Delivery fee is $14.95; for a 30-minute pickup order, the fee is $9.95. For […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Featured News, Midwest, News
Iowa Grocers Seeking Certainty After State’s SNAP Waiver Vacated
Less than six months after Iowa’s Healthy SNAP waiver took effect, a federal judge’s June 22 ruling in Aragon v. Rollins vacated food restriction waivers in Iowa, Colorado, Nebraska, Tennessee and West Virginia – sending grocers back into their point-of-sale systems for the second time this year. Iowa Health and Human Services notified retailers July […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Grocery Research, Midwest, News
AWG, Illinois Grad Students Finish 5th Year Of Private Brand Research
Students in the University of Illinois’ Master of Science in Business Analytics program studied new item adoption and pricing dynamics.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Featured News, Independent Store News, Midwest, Schnucks
Schnucks, VitalityIP To Launch Personalized AI Shopping Assistant
By end of summer, Schnucks shoppers will be able to access an AI-powered shopping assistant that will offer personalized nutrition guidance, meal ideas and product recommendations.
Posted inExecutive News, Bakery News, Midwest, Snacks Brands
Legacy Bakehouse Names New CEO
The growing baker has named a new chief executive following capacity expansion and two bakery acquisitions since 2023.
Posted inMidwest, Independent Store News, News, Schnucks
Schnucks Names 10 Companies To Third ‘Springboard’
Schnuck Markets Inc. has selected 10 Midwest businesses for the third cohort of Schnucks Springboard, the grocer’s emerging business accelerator, the company announced July 21. The companies begin business development classes at Schnucks’ St. Louis, Missouri, headquarters on Aug. 6. Each will receive $5,000 in equity-free funding along with networking opportunities. Participants that meet food […]
Posted inNonfood Items, Center Store, Featured News, Independent Store News, Midwest, News
Meijer Cuts Prices On Nearly 200 Back-To-School Items
Meijer is lowering prices by up to 50 percent on nearly 200 school supplies and grocery items ahead of the 2026-27 school year, including more than 50 supplies priced under $1. The Grand Rapids, Michigan-based retailer’s promotion runs through Sept. 8 and covers both Meijer brand and national-brand items commonly found on classroom supply lists […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Midwest, News, Online Grocery Technology
AppCard Launches Grocer-Branded Card With Neighborhood Fresh
AppCard has launched a grocer-branded credit card program with Neighborhood Fresh, bringing payment-linked rewards once limited to national chains to independent grocers.
Posted inSnacks Brands, Executive News, Midwest, News
Snack & Nut Company JBSS Announces Succession Plan
Jasper B. Sanfilippo Jr., currently president and COO of John B. Sanfilippo & Son Inc., will become CEO effective Oct. 1. He succeeds Chairman and CEO Jeffrey T. Sanfilippo, who will transition to executive chairman. Frank S. Pellegrino, currently EVP and CFO, has been promoted to president and CFO, also effective Oct. 1. Elgin, Illinois-based […]
Posted inExecutive News, Featured News, Finance News, Midwest, News, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Kauffman Named To Succeed Koch As CFO At AWG
Former BJ’s Wholesale Club executive Kelly Kauffman will fill the role of Gary Koch, who is retiring at year’s end.
Posted inSnacks Brands, Midwest, News
Jail Breaker Chips Pairs Bold Flavor With Second-Chance Mission At Meijer
At Jail Breaker Potato Chips, bold flavors are only part of the story. The Kentucky-based brand was built on a bigger idea: that the right opportunity can help someone break a cycle and start over. Based in London, Kentucky, the company was founded by Jamie Mosley, who spent more than 16 years working as a […]
Posted inFeatured News, Independent Store News, Midwest, Natural Grocers, News
Natural Grocers To Open Second South Dakota Store In Rapid City
The store Natural Grocers plans to open July 22 at 855 Omaha St. at West Boulevard and Mount Rushmore Road in Rapid City will be its second in South Dakota and also serve Custer, Keystone, Spearfish, Sturgis and other communities. The retailer’s good4u Crew will kick off grand-opening festivities at 8:15 a.m. with a $2,500 donation […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Midwest, News, Produce News
Busch’s Fresh Food Market Celebrates ‘Cherryfest’ Season
Busch’s Fresh Food Market is celebrating Michigan’s cherry season with Cherryfest, running July 13-Aug. 9. Premium sweet cherries from Third Coast Fruit Co. in Traverse City will be available at all 16 stores operated by the family-owned supermarket chain, alongside more than 20 cherry-inspired products including pies, sauces, brats, bread, coffee, wine and candles. “Michigan’s […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, KeHE Distributors, Midwest, News
KeHE Holiday Show Draws 5K Attendees In Chicago, Awards 16 Suppliers
KeHE Distributors wrapped its 2026 KeHE Holiday Show in Chicago and virtually in the KeHE CONNECT platform, drawing more than 5,000 in-person attendees across two days of buying, education and connection in preparation for the holiday season. In her President’s Address, Deb Conklin, KeHE president and CEO, outlined the shifting economic landscape that distributors, retailers […]