The SpartanNash Foundation will donate $260,000 to organizations whose missions closely align with its giving pillar of Heroes – including Convoy of Hope, Operation Homefront and Honor and Remember – following its annual in-store fundraiser. “By contributing to this campaign, our community members and associates have helped provide vital services to military heroes, veterans, their families and those affected by disasters,” said Adrienne […]
Category: Midwest
Posted inHugo's Family Marketplace, Independent Store News, Midwest
Hugo’s, Lindner-Hagen Inc. Partner To Serve Northern Minnesota Communities
Kristi Magnuson-Nelson, president and CEO of Hugo’s Family Marketplace, and Chuck Lindner, CEO of Lindner-Hagen Inc. (DBA Doug’s Supermarket, Lake of the Woods Foods, Pine River Family Market and Pine Ridge Liquor), have established a new partnership to serve communities in Northern Minnesota. This partnership agreement allows the combination of the two companies to expand […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Dairy News, Meijer, Midwest
Meijer Doubles Milk Discount For SNAP Participants
Meijer is doubling the milk discount it offers SNAP-eligible participants, upping it to 40 percent off any brand or size of 1 percent or fat free milk, in its ongoing effort to increase access to healthy foods and beverages. Since the original discount was implemented in December, thanks to the retailer’s interest in USDA grant […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Meijer, Midwest, The Kroger Co.
Meijer Celebrates 90th Anniversary As Family-Owned Retailer
Meijer is celebrating its 90th anniversary with more than 500 supercenters, grocery stores, neighborhood markets, express locations and distribution and manufacturing facilities throughout six Midwest states operated by more than 70,000 employees. “We have built an incredible team here at Meijer that is accomplishing great things and enjoys working together, and they are the reason […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Balls Foods, Midwest
Balls Food Stores Transfers Ownership To Employees
Balls Food Stores will transfer ownership of its 25 grocery stores to the company’s employees, building on its founder’s legacy of creating a teammate-centric culture. The decision to form an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) coincides with the Kansas City-based grocer’s 100th anniversary. “My grandfather and father taught me that if you take care of […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Frozen Food, Midwest, Plant-Based News
Conagra Brands Debuts Collection Of New Products
Chicago-based Conagra Brands is bringing more than 50 new items to grocery shelves, spanning the categories of plant-based, frozen foods and snacks. “We have a diverse collection of new food that offers something for every taste,” said Burke Raine, president of refrigerated and frozen for Conagra Brands. “Our team has worked hard to craft delicious new […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, Midwest
Target To Roll Out GenAI Technology For Employees
Minneapolis-based Target Corp. plans to roll out a new generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tool to team members at all of its almost 2,000 stores by August, becoming the first major retailer to do so in the U.S. The tool, called Store Companion, is a GenAI-powered chatbot designed by Target that can answer on-the-job process questions, coach […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
‘Top Employer’ SpartanNash Racking Up Recognition, Awards
SpartanNash is celebrating its 2024 recognition as a “top employer” after receiving multiple national workplace awards. The honors are rooted in an analysis of SpartanNash’s human resource practices, company culture analysis, independent feedback from employees and criteria such as work flexibility, education and training, diversity and recognition. The awards include: Newsweek – Recognition based on an […]