A new partnership has given Fareway Stores access to solar power after Alliant Energy placed a one-megawatt Fareway Solar Field – consisting of about 2,000 solar panels – at the grocer’s distribution center in Boone Industrial Park. The energy company will own, operate and maintain the Fareway Solar Field as part of the Alliant Energy […]
Category: Midwest
Posted inMerchandising News, Health & Wellness, Midwest
SpartanNash Taps McIvor For VP Of Merchandising, Pharmacy
SpartanNash has appointed Graham McIvor to the newly created role of VP of merchandising and pharmacy, where he will spearhead key initiatives to advance the company’s operations in both areas. “Continuously progressing our merchandising transformation is a vital part of our mission to deliver the ingredients for a better life in the communities we serve,” […]
Posted inKeHE Distributors, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
KeHE Preps For Upcoming Holiday Show In Chicago
KeHE Distributors will hold its 2024 Holiday Show from June 12-13 in Chicago, as well as virtually from June 10-21 on KeHE CONNECT. The show will feature 800 exhibitors with more than 5,000 attendees, including industry leaders. KeHE’s retailer partners are invited to delve into a curated selection of products and brands to discover what […]
Posted inBeverage News, Midwest
Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Acquires Trenton Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Co. has acquired Trenton Coca-Cola Bottling Company, based in Trenton, Missouri. All employees will join the Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Co. team during the transition. “We are thrilled to welcome the employees, customers and communities of Trenton Coca-Cola Bottling Company into the Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company family,” said CEO Rob Feeney of Des […]
Posted inFestival Foods, Independent Store News, Midwest
Festival Foods’ Senior Directors Hailed For Innovation
Two of Festival Foods’ senior directors, Jackie Johnson and Jessica Fontenot, were recently named Champions of Change by the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA). The award recognizes leaders in the food industry who are making a positive impact on their companies and communities. Johnson and Fontenot, both in Festival’s Fresh Foods Department, were hailed […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, CERTCO Inc., Midwest
Certco Prepares Distribution Centers, Suppliers For FSMA 204 Compliance
Certco Inc., serving more than 200 independent grocery locations in Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota and Iowa, will use the ReposiTrak Traceability Network to automate supplier traceability in preparation for the launch of FSMA 204. Once connected, Certco suppliers will be able to share the complex set of key data elements that are required under the FDA’s FSMA 204 food […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Feature, Hy-Vee, Meijer, Midwest, The Kroger Co.
How Grocery Retailing Differs Throughout Midwest
by Diana Leza Sheehan, founder and principal consultant, PDG Insights The Midwest has a fascinating history that has helped to shape one of the more unique grocery landscapes in the United States. While national chains such as Walmart and Kroger hold significant weight, the region boasts a strong presence of regional powerhouses and a distinct consumer […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest, Schnucks
Schnucks Joins Ibotta Performance Network For Product Offers
Schnucks Markets Inc. has joined the Ibotta Performance Network (IPN), the first digital network that delivers promotions in a coordinated fashion across retailer platforms, large third-party publisher sites and Ibotta’s direct-to-consumer properties. In addition to Ibotta providing customers access to exclusive product offers in Schnucks’ stores throughout the Midwest, a key component of the partnership […]