Fareway Stores Inc. partnered with Variety – the Children’s Charity to conduct its seventh annual Round Up in July at all 139 stores, raising $151,089.86. On Aug. 3, Fareway presented a check to Variety at the Fareway Family Night at the Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines, Iowa. “We want to thank our generous customers […]
Category: Midwest
Posted inProduce News, Midwest
AWG, Picadeli Tap Salad Bar Tech To Lift Fresh Food Offerings
Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) and Picadeli are working together to implement a salad bar solution that drives consumer engagement and sales growth for AWG member grocery stores, ensuring they can offer high-quality, convenient and healthy meal options that are affordable. Picadeli is an in-supermarket tech-enabled modular salad-bar with fresh food. By leveraging the company’s […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Grocery Store Layout, Midwest, SpartanNash
SpartanNash Unveils Refreshed ‘Family Fare’ Store In Holland, MI
SpartanNash says the new-look Family Fare store that recently reopened at 993 Butternut Drive in Holland, Michigan, will serve as a model for future chain renovations across the region. A modernized shopping destination, the refreshed Family Fare features enhanced fresh meal solutions, convenience-focused food selections, a beef jerky bar and nostalgic vintage candy station. “We’re thrilled […]
Posted inExecutive News, Midwest
Bader Rutter Names Jordan As CEO
Bader Rutter has named David Jordan as its new CEO, the fourth person to take on the role in the employee-owned agency’s 50-year history. Jordan is succeeding Jeff Young, who will remain chairman of the board of directors. “David is a dynamic, bold leader with a vision for the future of Bader Rutter and the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Feature, Midwest
Houchens Food Group Honoring Top Store Managers
Houchens Food Group recently unveiled a new program, the Store Manager Appreciation Awards, to recognize the work of its grocery store leadership, whom it considers its “unsung heroes.” Consisting of 18 lunch banquets divided by region and banner, the events include individual recognition of store managers as well as a selection of other awards. In […]
Posted inAssociation News, Midwest
MGA Recognizes 2024 Award Winners, Hall of Fame Inductee, New Chair
The Minnesota Grocers Association (MGA) annually presents awards to those in the industry who demonstrate excellence, have made significant contributions and are highly respected by their peers. The awards were presented on July 28 at the association’s annual conference in Brainerd, Minnesota. Outstanding Grocer Award The 2024 Outstanding Grocer Award was presented to Kris Kowalski Christiansen […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest, SpartanNash
1.5K Grocery Leaders Gather At SpartanNash’s Annual Food Solutions Expo
SpartanNash gathered more than 1,500 grocery suppliers and independent grocer customers at its annual two-day Food Solutions Expo July 23-25 at the DeVos Place Convention Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The event featured supplier and customer award ceremonies, retail discussion groups, educational sessions, exhibit booths with special deals and sampling and live auctions. SpartanNash’s Food Solutions […]
Posted inCoborn's, Independent Store News, Midwest, Online Grocery Technology
Coborn’s Grocery, Liquor Stores Introduce New Website, App
Coborn’s grocery and liquor stores have introduced an improved website and mobile app, powered by Instacart. The new platforms deliver an updated and modernized e-commerce experience to meet and exceed guests’ online shopping expectations at a time when online grocery shopping continues to grow in popularity. The new platforms feature advanced search capabilities and improved […]