Mentor, Ohio-based Avery Dennison will begin working with Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. to build a better associate and customer experience through RFID inventory automation technology. The collaboration makes item-level digital identification possible, enabling more frequent and accurate inventory information to maximize freshness and reduce waste. “Our work with Avery Dennison will improve inventory visibility, which means […]
Category: Midwest
Posted inDeli News, Midwest, Schnucks
Schnucks Rolling Out Dietz & Watson’s Deli Products
Schnuck Markets Inc. has announced plans to feature Dietz & Watson’s premium meats and artisan cheeses at its grocery stores beginning next month. The store’s delis will begin the conversion to Dietz & Watson products in early November, with a full transition anticipated by early December. “Just like Schnucks, Dietz & Watson is family owned […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Midwest
AWG, Mission Tiger Boosting Middle School Sports
Tony the Tiger and Kellogg’s Frosted FlakesMission Tiger teamed up with Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG) through DonorsChoose for a $55,000 donation to support sports at Northeast Middle and other Kansas City schools. Since 2019, Tony the Tiger and Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes have embarked on a mission to give more kids access to sports with […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Directs Donations To More Than 500 Midwest Nonprofits
Meijer reported that its fourth Meijer Team Gives program resulted in surprise donations to nearly 500 nonprofits in Midwest communities. “Meijer Team Gives is a deeply personal program for us because it allows our team members across the Midwest to support non-profits making a meaningful impact in their communities,” said Rick Keyes, president and CEO of […]
Posted inExecutive News, Fareway, Midwest
Fareway Promotes Several Executives To New Roles
Fareway Stores Inc. and CEO Reynolds W. Cramer have shared several recent personnel moves. The promotions, which took effective immediately, include: Tom Laven to SVP of retail operations. He has been with the company since 1982. Theresa McLaughlin to SVP of human resources. She has served Fareway since 2011. Bryan Greiner to VP of the […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Health & Wellness, Midwest
The Kroger Co. To Host Nourishing Change Conference
Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co., has scheduled the Nourishing Change Conference, an inclusive summit on the future of health and well-being in America, for May 13-15, 2025, in Cincinnati, Ohio. This event is designed to explore the transformative power of nutrition, consumer product goods, technology, pharmacy, clinic, retail and other health […]
Posted inFresh Thyme, Independent Store News, Midwest, Online Grocery Technology
Fresh Thyme Market Expands Afresh Store Ordering To Foodservice
Fresh Thyme Market, a better-for-you Midwest grocer, is rolling out Afresh Store Ordering for Food Service. With this addition, Afresh gives Fresh Thyme the ability to tap into AI that is built for the nuances of fresh foods to deliver high quality ordering and inventory management for deli and prepared foods. Fresh Thyme is on […]
Posted inFestival Foods, Independent Store News, Midwest
Skogen’s Festival Foods To Open New Store In Hudson, WI
Skogen’s Festival Foods will hold a grand opening Nov. 8 for a new store at 1616 Crest View Drive in Hudson, Wisconsin, its 42nd location in the state. “The Hudson community has been very welcoming,” said Mark Skogen, president and CEO of Skogen’s Festival Foods. “We’re looking forward to meeting more of our guests and providing them […]