Meijer has completed its fifth annual Meijer Team Gives campaign, with employees choosing more than 500 local organizations across the Midwest to support. Since the inception of Meijer Team Gives in 2021, each Meijer store, distribution facility and supply chain location has had the opportunity each year to donate $10,000 to a nonprofit or $5,000 […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, SpartanNash
Family Fare Debuts Remodeled Store In Coopersville, MI
SpartanNash, a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocer’s (C&S) family of companies, recently celebrated the grand reopening of its remodeled Family Fare at 1181 W. Randall St. in Coopersville, Michigan. “We’re thrilled to debut this updated Family Fare in conjunction with Coopersville High School’s senior night,” said Jay Mahabir, VP of retail operations, SpartanNash. “The […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Fareway, Midwest, News
Fareway Adds Personalized Cash Back Offers Through Upside
Fareway Stores, a Midwest grocery retailer with locations across Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska and South Dakota, has partnered with Upside, a digital marketplace that connects retailers with customers through personalized cash back offers. The partnership brings Upside to Fareway’s 140 grocery and meat market stores, giving shoppers more value on the products they […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Festival Foods, Midwest, News, Schnucks
Schnucks, Festival Foods, Hometown Grocers Form 1939 Inc.
Todd Schnuck, chairman and CEO of St. Louis-based 1939 Group Inc., has closed the purchase of Festival Foods and Hometown Grocers, bringing the family of companies’ footprint to 164 stores. In Wisconsin, Festival Foods operates 42 stores and Hometown Grocers operates nine under the following banners: Dave’s County Market, Denny’s Supervalu, Don’s Quality Market, Lake […]
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Lewis Bakeries Expands Portfolio With Better Way Protein Bread
Lewis Brothers Bakeries, a family company founded in 1925, has expanded its Better Way product line with protein bread. “Consumers today expect more from their food,” said Karsten Short, SVP of marketing, innovation and commercialization. “They want options that support their goals without compromising the enjoyment of the breads and recipes they love, and Better […]
Posted inCenter Store, Midwest, News
Eagle Foods Commemorates 10th Anniversary
Cleveland, Ohio-based Eagle Foods, the CPG company with brands such as Hamburger Helper and Suddenly! (pasta sides), is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The company was founded in 2015 by Kelso & Co. acquiring businesses from J.M. Smuckers, including Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk and Evaporated Milk, Magnolia Sweetened Condensed Milk, PET Milk and Milnot Evaporated […]
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Save A Lot, Evermore Expand Smart Benefits Access
Save A Lot, one of the largest discount grocery chains in the United States, has partnered with evermore, formerly known as Soda Health, to expand access to affordable, health-focused shopping options for millions of Americans. Through this new integration, health plan members can now use their &more Smart Benefits card at more than 500 Save […]
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Economy Stable, Food Retailers Strong In Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s grocery industry is holding steady, but independent grocers are closely watching labor, inflation, consumer confidence and regulatory and legislative issues, according to Mike Semmann, president and CEO of the Wisconsin Grocers Association. “I think the economy right now is fairly stable in Wisconsin,” Semmann said. “From an industry perspective, we’re hoping to make sure […]