SpartanNash has promoted Andy Smith to senior director of merchandising in produce/floral. In his new role, Smith will oversee all aspects of SpartanNash’s produce and floral merchandising to include retail, category management, distribution and procurement. “I’m pleased to promote Andy from within to fill this critical role on the merchandising team,” said Bennett Morgan, EVP […]
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 inHealth & Wellness, Midwest
Hy-Vee Rolls Out Resource For Insulin Access
Hy-Vee is launching a new resource to help customers with diabetes who are covered under commercial/private insurance save on insulin products. Using a manufacturer-sponsored savings card, eligible participants with commercial/private insurance (or those without insurance who pay in cash) can get a 28-day supply of insulin for as low as $35 per month at a […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest, Sustainability News
Meijer, Flashfood Redirect 10M Pounds Of Food Waste
Meijer announced it has diverted 10 million pounds of potential food waste through the Flashfood app, making it the first retailer nationwide to reach the milestone. “Food is at the core of what we do, and we’re always looking for ways to cut down on landfill use because it’s the right thing to do for […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest
Peapod Digital Labs Adds Mobile App For Ahold Delhaize Brands
Peapod Digital Labs has launched a native mobile application for Ahold Delhaize USA brands on its proprietary PRISM platform. Stop & Shop and Food Lion were the most recent brands to begin the new mobile shopping experience, which was launched earlier this year for Giant Food and The Giant Co. Previously, the mobile app for […]
Posted inFestival Foods, Corporate Store News, Midwest
Festival Foods Opening Store In Chippewa Falls
Skogen’s Festival Foods will open a new location Oct. 6 at 1109 Chippewa Crossing Blvd. in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. “We have been working on coming to the Chippewa Falls community for a long time and we are very excited to finally open this store,” said Mark Skogen, president and CEO. “It’s an honor to join […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Schnucks Fresh Store To Open In Oak Grove Village, MO
The new Schnucks Fresh store at 375 South Highway 185 in Oak Grove Village, Missouri, will open to customers at 7 a.m. on Oct. 25. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will follow. The 23,000-square-foot store will include a heavy focus on fresh departments, such as produce, meat, seafood, deli and bakery. The Oak Grove Village location will […]
Posted inCenter Store, Midwest
Second Nature Brands Acquires Sahale Snacks
Second Nature Brands has agreed to acquire Sahale Snacks from The J.M. Smucker Co. for $34 million. With net sales of more than $48 million, Sahale Snacks is a manufacturer and marketer of premium, branded nut and fruit snack mixes, sold across the U.S. and internationally under the Sahale Snacks brand. The transaction will include all […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
Daily’s Premium Meats Launches Steak Cut Bacon
Kansas City, Missouri-based Daily’s Premium Meats has launched its new Steak Cut Bacon product in celebration of National Pork Month. Daily’s Steak Cut Bacon will be available in select retail locations with plans to expand into additional stores around the country. Customers will see similar quality to its prior products, now available in a thicker-than-thick cut. […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, International Foods, Mercado Gonzalez, Midwest
Kroger Mercado Joins Our Brands’ Roster
Kroger Mercado, a Hispanic-inspired brand, has been added to The Kroger Co.’s Our Brands offerings. Its assortment features more than 50 products, ranging from fresh meat and beverages to snacks, sides and desserts. “Kroger Mercado embraces Hispanic culinary heritage with the quality and innovation our customers have come to know and expect from Our Brands,” […]
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest
Anchor Packaging Receives ‘Best New Product’ Award
Anchor Packaging’s new reusable packaging line, Anchorware Reusables, has been named the winner of the 2023 Best New Products award in the Foodservice Packaging category by Convenience Store News. Because reuse offers benefits consumers recognize and reduces packaging waste, Anchorware Reusables help operators differentiate their sustainability efforts. As more consumers seek sustainable solutions, reuse offers […]
Posted inC-Store News, Midwest
Wawa Shares Plans For First 60 Stores In Ohio, Indiana
Wawa has shared its plans to open about 60 locations each in Ohio and Indiana over the next eight to 10 years. The news was announced during its Community Partnership Day Tour held Sept. 26-28, where the c-store chain also detailed its expansion into neighboring Kentucky. Wawa has more than 16 sites under contract across […]
Posted inCoborn's, Independent Store News, Midwest
Coborn’s To Reopen Tadych’s Marketplace In Marquette, MI
Coborn’s Inc. will hold a grand reopening Oct. 5 for Tadych’s Marketplace that recently underwent a significant renovation in Marquette, Michigan. Located at 1401 O’Dovero Drive, the store now features a larger product selection and new look that includes updated flooring, decor and bathrooms. Energy-efficient lighting has been installed and the front end was upgraded […]
Posted inProduce News, Midwest
Heartland Produce Co. Picks Repositrak For Compliance
Heartland Produce Co., a family-owned and -operated wholesale produce distribution company, has adopted an automated solution from Repositrak to collect and maintain compliance documentation. “All of us at Heartland Produce take pride in making food safety the top priority in everything we do – from how we handle and store product, to how we deliver […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest
Hy-Vee Unveils RedMedia Network At Groceryshop
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee Inc. launched its full-scale retail media network, RedMedia, at Groceryshop 2023, which was held Sept. 19-21 in Las Vegas. Hy-Vee RedMedia allows companies to reach specific consumers across multiple channels to create omnichannel marketing strategies through Hy-Vee digital platforms, in-store advertising and brand-safe sites. Clients can hone their messaging based […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Marketing News, Midwest
Strack & Van Til Offers Personalized Digital Circulars
Ideal by Design House has introduced a new marketing concept to support Highland, Indiana-based Strack & Van Til’s 22 neighborhood stores with digital circulars personalized to each customer’s purchase behavior. The process was developed in conjunction with Birdzi, a provider of one-to-one personalization, advanced analytics and loyalty for Strack and Van Til and other grocery […]
Posted inHy-Vee, Independent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee To Host Quarterly Local Brands Summit In November
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee will host its next quarterly Best of Local Brands Summit in November to expand product offerings at its more than 285 retail stores in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Since the Best of Local Brands summits began in 2021, more than 125 new brands have been selected […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Diverse Businesses Receive $50K At Hy-Vee Summit
Hy-Vee Inc. awarded $50,000 to minority- and women-owned businesses during its recent OpportUNITY Inclusive Business Summit at The University Club in Moline, Illinois. During the pitch competition component, 14 companies from across the Midwest presented to a panel of judges and more than 200 attendees. The company leaders were able to demonstrate their products or […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Midwest
Kroger Aims To Increase Shelf Space For Local Products
The Kroger Co. has announced it will increase the number of local products in-store by 10 percent following its proposed merger with Albertsons Cos. According to the Cincinnati-based grocery giant, that amounts to at least 30 new local products in each store. “Local farmers, bakers and producers are important parts of our ‘Fresh for Everyone’ […]
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest
Hy-Vee To Honor Jack Trice On Limited-Edition Cereal
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee will honor Jack Trice, Iowa State University’s first Black athlete, with a limited-edition cereal that will be available in select stores across Iowa. A portion of the sales from Jack Trice Hy-Vee Wheat Flakes will benefit the Trice Legacy Foundation, which offers scholarships and technology grants for Black students. At Iowa […]
Posted inC-Store News, Midwest
Sheetz’s 700th Store Opens In Columbus, OH
The recently opened Sheetz store in Columbus, Ohio, is the Mid-Atlantic restaurant and convenience chain’s 700th location. Altoona, Pennsylvania-based Sheetz held a grand store opening ceremony Sept. 12 that included a tractor trailer filled with food donations for the local Columbus community and major giveaways, such as “Free Sheetz for a Year.” “As a family, […]