PFSbrands has promoted John McElroy as VP of procurement, overseeing the purchasing and research and development teams while continuing to lead quality at the company. With this promotion, McElroy will join the senior leadership team while also continuing to head the execution leadership team. He has extensive experience in warehouse management, distribution, customer success, marketing […]
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Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Dairy News, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
AWG Brands Unveils Elevated Ice Cream Portfolio
AWG Brands, the private label brands of Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers, has redeveloped its AWG Brands ice cream portfolio, including the addition of 12 flavors and sizes. Recent research from AWG’s ice cream category review revealed that private brands are No. 1 in total U.S. dollar share, with nearly 20 percent in the […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Bonus Content, Independent Store News, Midwest
Village Comes Together To Open Co-op Grocery
The village of Utica, Nebraska, has an estimated population of 840. Located in Seward County, it’s a 45-minute drive to Lincoln, the state capital and home of the University of Nebraska. When the village lost its only grocery store about 15 years ago, it impacted the community. About 13 years ago, when the local Catholic […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, Schnucks
Schnucks Markets Named A 2024 U.S. Best Managed Company
For the third consecutive year, Schnucks Markets Inc. has been selected as a U.S. Best Managed Company. Sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, the program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies and the achievements of their management teams. “We are, once again, extremely honored and humbled to be named a U.S. Best Managed […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Midwest
Featured Products On Display At Sweets & Snacks Expo
The Featured Products Showcase displays the best-of-the-best from exhibitors at the Sweets & Snacks Expo, taking place May 13-16 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Attendees were able to browse new innovations (or old favorites with a new spin), top-performing products, MINPA winners and submissions and more. [envira-gallery id=”227507″] [envira-gallery id=”227562″]
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Meijer Opens New Supercenters In Northeast Ohio
Meijer opened two new 159,000-square-foot supercenters in the Northeast Ohio cities of Alliance and Canton on May 14. “As we celebrate our 90th anniversary as a family-owned retailer, providing value and convenience to our customers is still our top priority,” said Executive Chairman Hank Meijer. “We’re excited to bring our unique shopping experience to customers in North […]
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Expo Highlights 2024’s Top Flavors, Product Trends
With 1,000 exhibitors spread across more than 250,000 square feet of the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, attendees at this week’s Sweets & Snacks Expo are discovering 2024’s top candy and snack trends and flavors before they reach store shelves. “The categories have always been on the cutting edge of innovation, as the entire food […]
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Former Meijer President Holton Dies At Age 90
Meijer has announced the death of its former long-time president Earl Holton, 90, on May 10. Mr. Holton began working for Meijer soon after graduating high school in 1952 as a store clerk, served as president from 1980-1999, and remained a trusted advisor through this year. “The entire Meijer family is saddened by the loss […]