Meijer has donated $250,000 to Damar Services to enhance Damar Village, an affordable living community in Indianapolis designed for adults living with behavioral, developmental and intellectual disabilities. The donation will go toward the organization’s plans for expansion and improvement, which include a new multi-purpose activity center and community space with teaching kitchens and an indoor track […]
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Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Donates $2M To Midwest Food Banks
Meijer has announced a surprise $2 million donation to 30 key food bank partners to help them better meet the needs of those they serve across the Midwest. “We recognize the vital role food banks play in addressing hunger and are proud to stand alongside our partners to make a meaningful difference in the lives […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Schnucks Markets Launches Diverse-Owned Business Accelerator
Schnucks Markets, in partnership with Mid-States Minority Supplier Development Council, is launching Schnucks Springboard, a diverse-owned business accelerator to provide education, resources and access to local diverse-owned businesses. To apply, diverse-owned businesses should visit schnucks.com/springboard prior to May 12. Those accepted into the accelerator program will receive an in-store product trial at select Schnucks stores, […]
Posted inBJ's Wholesale Club, Corporate Store News, Midwest, Southeast
BJ’s Plans 5 New Clubs In Southeast, Midwest
BJ’s Wholesale Club has shared plans to add five clubs to its footprint. The retailer previously announced plans to open 12 new clubs and 15 gas stations this fiscal year. The company has announced the following club locations: Maryville, Tennessee, in the Knoxville market. This will be BJ’s fourth location in Tennessee; Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, the company’s […]
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AWG Reports Record Results At Annual Meeting
Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) reported record consolidated company sales of $12.4 billion for 2023, an increase of 0.8 percent on a comparable basis over 2022, and distributed $284 million of year-end patronage, following its annual shareholders meeting March 26 at the Overland Park Convention Center in Overland Park, Kansas. AWG’s cooperative net sales were $11.1 […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Marketing News, Midwest
Hy-Vee Taps Hendrix To Drive Growth Of RedMedia
Hy-Vee has hired Jessica Hendrix as EVP and chief marketing officer of Hy-Vee, as well as president of RedMedia, its retail media network. She will oversee the grocer’s marketing efforts and help drive RedMedia’s growth and strategic operations. Hendrix will begin her position at Hy-Vee on April 16, reporting to Donna Tweeten, Hy-Vee president. With […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Executive News, Midwest
Groves To Guide Seaboard Foods As President, CEO
Seaboard Corp. has promoted Chad Groves as president and CEO of its pork segment, Seaboard Foods, to succeed Peter Brown, who will be retiring, effective June 30. Brown joined Seaboard Foods in January 2021 after more than 30 years of executive leadership experience in the protein industry, including positions with Butterball and High Liner Foods. […]
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AWG, Instacart Expand Partnership For E-Commerce, Smart Carts
Instacart and Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) have expanded their partnership to offer e-commerce and same-day delivery solutions, including Caper Carts, Instacart’s AI-powered smart carts, to member retailers. With more than 800 AWG member retailer locations using Instacart, this extended collaboration simplifies access for an additional 2,300 member retailer locations to join Instacart’s technology suite. “We’ve witnessed the […]