West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee has been named to Forbes’ annual list of America’s Best Employers for Veterans. The list was determined through an independent survey by Statista, a statistics portal and industry ranking provider, that included about 7,000 American veterans working for companies employing at least 1,000 people within the U.S. Participants were asked to give their […]
Category: Midwest
The Shelby Report of the Midwest covers grocery retailers, wholesalers and suppliers in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Follow the latest store openings, remodels, leadership changes and market news from the region.
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Midwest
IRMA Full Speed Ahead Following Merger
The Illinois Retail Merchants Association and the Illinois Food Retailers Association merged at the end of September 2021. Since then, the IRMA has taken responsibility for all grocery members across the state, according to Rob Karr, president and CEO. The two organizations had an overlap of members. The IFRA represented a majority of the independents […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Midwest
Eatwell Market By Schnucks To Open In Chesterfield, MO
Schnuck Markets has announced the future opening of Eatwell Market by Schnucks in Chesterfield, Missouri. Located at 220 THF Blvd., the 30,000-square-foot store is expected to debut in spring 2023. Along with local offerings, the store will emphasize natural and organic foods, as well as community events. “We are excited to introduce Eatwell Market by Schnucks […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Midwest
Lone Grocer In Lacon, Jim’s IGA Likes To Help Community
Michael Lambrecht has owned Jim’s IGA for just two years. But he has been a part of the Lacon, Illinois, community since the store’s inception. Jim’s opened in 1976, Lambrecht’s father and the store’s namesake, Jim, came down from Chicago to manage what used to be a A&P grocery store. “A&P decided to get out of […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
SpartanNash CEO Sarsam Rings Nasdaq Opening Bell
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash, led by CEO Tony Sarsam, rang the Nasdaq Opening Bell on Nov. 3 in celebration of the company’s execution of its “Our Winning Recipe.” Sarsam was joined by members of the SpartanNash executive team and other senior leaders from across the company. The ringing of the opening bell took place in New York […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Schnucks, Salvation Army Renew Holiday Partnership Campaign
St. Louis, Missouri-based Schnuck Markets is continuing its partnership with The Salvation Army during the upcoming holiday season. Through Nov. 23, customers can donate to The Salvation Army by choosing to “round up” their purchases to the nearest dollar. Customers who use self-checkouts can choose a $1, $3 or $5 “scan and give” option. Members also can donate […]
Posted inMeijer, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
Meijer Stocked With Turkeys For Customers Ahead Of Holiday
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer is stocked and ready with traditional turkeys, as well as non-traditional entrees in preparation for the upcoming holiday season. The Midwest retailer has a wide selection of “competitively priced turkeys” but encourages people not to wait too long to make their purchase as they are first-come, first-served. Customers can purchase Meijer brand […]
Posted inCenter Store, Midwest
Progresso, Chef Hall Partner To Spice Up Soup Season
As the weather cools and consumers warm up to soup season, Minneapolis-based Progresso is partnering with Carla Hall – trained chef, television personality, author and restaurateur – to inspire new soup pairings for fall days. Hall is curating pairings for the brand’s fall favorite soups. “With such a great range of soups available, there really […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
The Kroger Co. To Host Veteran Career Expo Event, Nov. 10
Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. has announced a virtual veteran and military family career expo event scheduled for Nov. 10. “Kroger is immensely grateful for our nation’s veterans, service members and military families, and we continue to honor our heroes by offering a meaningful career for those who have served, including military families and beyond,” said Tim […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Amazon Fresh, Executive News, Midwest, Whole Foods
Homeland Grocery Stores Names Criscione As President, CEO
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma-based HAC Inc., parent company of Homeland Grocery Stores, has announced David Criscione as its president and CEO after the board conducted a nationwide search assisted by Bryant Park Search Partners. “We were focused on finding an individual whose values align with our employee owners’ values, has deep grocery industry experience, and has […]
Posted inProduce News, Midwest
Schnucks Employee Wins National Watermelon Display Contest
St. Louis, Missouri-based Schnucks is celebrating an employee who was named the winner of the National Watermelon Promotion Board’s contest. Aaron Carroll, produce manager at the Schnucks store in Richmond, Missouri, with the support from his produce team and other store employees, won the grand prize of $5,000 for the store’s “Back-To-School” themed display. Each […]
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest
AWG Brands Releases New Branding, Packaging For Best Choice
Kansas City, Kansas-based AWG Brands, the private brands family owned by Associated Wholesale Grocers, is introducing new branding and package designs for its brand, Best Choice. The updated branding will help AWG member retailers build private brand loyalty. “This is a very exciting time for AWG as we embark on updates to our Best Choice brand,” […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee Stores To Be Closed Thanksgiving Day
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee has announced that its more than 285 retail locations will be closed for Thanksgiving Day on Nov. 24, so the company’s 80,000 employees across its eight-state region can enjoy the holiday with family. This is the first time in Hy-Vee’s 92-year history that its stores will close on Thanksgiving, reflecting its commitment […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
SpartanNash, Shipt Expand Same-Day Delivery Partnership
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash is growing its partnership with same-day delivery service Shipt. Users will be able to shop 90 company-owned grocery stores across Iowa, Indiana, Michigan, Nebraska, North Dakota and Ohio and have groceries and essential household items delivered in as soon as an hour. “Expanding strategic relationships with innovative brands such as Shipt allows us […]
Posted inCenter Store, Midwest
Safeguard Donates 118M Handwashes To City Harvest, Soapy
Cincinnati, Ohio-based Safeguard has donated 118 million hand washes to City Harvest and other organizations to provide basic hand hygiene to more people. A recent study shows that 13.5 million U.S. households were food insecure at some time during 2021, and according to the United Nations, three billion people lack access to basic hand hygiene […]
Posted inCenter Store, Midwest
Kradle Appoints Forsyth As Chief Customer Officer
Minneapolis-based Kradle Pet Calming Co. has announced the appointment of Ellen Forsyth as the company’s chief customer officer. Forsyth brings more than 20 years of sales and marketing experience in the consumer packaged goods industry to Kradle. She began her career as a retail sales representative at General Mills and went on to hold several executive leadership positions […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest, Woodman’s
Woodman’s Markets Launches Retail Media Portal
Janesville, Wisconsin-based Woodman’s Markets and omnichannel retail media platform Brandcrush have announced a partnership for its shopper media. Woodman’s joins other retailers by moving its bookings, management and reporting processes online to create new efficiencies. Powered by Brandcrush, Woodman’s has streamlined its retail media business, including in-store, out-of-store and online assets, from inefficient and fragmented systems into a centralized, white label, self-serve supplier media […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
Kroger Awards $74K In Scholarships For Zero Waste Challenge
Cincinnati, Ohio-based The Kroger Co. has announced the scholarship award recipients and entrepreneurial pitch competition results from its second annual “Zero Hunger | Zero Waste” Innovation Challenge, in collaboration with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. The innovation challenge is a three-day in-person business pitch competition where students from Historically Black College and University 1890 land-grant […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Schnucks Donates $126K During Campaign For United Way
St. Louis, Missouri-based Schnuck Markets has donated $126,825 to support United Way of Greater St. Louis as part of its “Round Up at the Register” campaign held Sept. 21-Oct. 4. In 2022, the nonprofit is celebrating 100 years of impact. “We are grateful for Schnucks’ long-standing partnership with United Way. They have stood side by side with us for decades […]
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest, Supply Chain News
Pinnacle Packaging President Says Driver Shortage Continues To Impact Retailers
Just as people are breathing a sigh of relief that the pandemic is over and life seems to be returning to normal, there are reminders that there is still a long way to go. Nicole DeJoris, president of Lombard, Illinois-based Pinnacle Packaging, said the truck driver shortage will continue to affect retailers and their customers, […]