General Mills announced that Shawn O’Grady, group president of North America Foodservice, plans to retire and Jon Nudi, currently group president of pet and international, has added NAF to his oversight, effective Feb. 16. O’Grady will move into a senior advisor role until his retirement early this summer. Pankaj Sharma, president of U.S. meals and […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee Donation Commemorates Clark’s Scoring Mark
Hy-Vee is donating $35,690 to the Caitlin Clark Foundation in honor of Clark becoming the highest scoring female basketball player in NCAA Division I history. She passed the previous mark of 3,527 career points during the first quarter of the University of Iowa’s women’s basketball game against Michigan on Feb. 15. Clark, who finished the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Metcalfe’s, Midwest
Metcalfe’s Market Partners With LOC To Improve Customer Experience
Sponsored content In the heart of Wisconsin stands a beacon of community spirit and excellence – Metcalfe’s Market. For 106 years, this family-owned business has been serving the residents of Madison and Wauwatosa with dedication, integrity and a deep-rooted commitment to supporting local producers. Fourth-generation owners Tim and Kevin Metcalfe know that the heart of […]
Posted inAssociation News, Midwest
Labor Challenges In Minnesota ‘Astronomical On Multiple Levels’
While prices for groceries fell slightly, overall food prices rose 0.2 percent in Minnesota for the two months ending in November. Grocery prices fell 0.2 percent, and food prices away from home (restaurant, cafeteria and vending purchases) rose 0.8 percent for the same period, according to the November 2023 CPI report from the U.S. Bureau […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Grocery Store Equipment, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
SpartanNash Rolling Out Simbe’s Tally At 60 More Stores
SpartanNash plans to add Simbe’s autonomous inventory robot Tally at 60 additional company-operated stores across the Midwest. Simbe’s Store Intelligence platform informs product stocking, ordering, merchandising and e-commerce fulfillment, with real-time inventory insights across every store area. The data precision that Tally gives ensures items are available for SpartanNash shoppers with accurate location and price, […]
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Fareway Promotes Three Homegrown Officers
Fareway Stores Inc. has announced three officer group promotions that will take effect March 1. Bret Wiltse has been named EVP of merchandising, while Rick Beckwith II has been promoted to VP and supervisor. Stephen Morgan will take on the role of VP of IT. “These officers are important members of our team, having been […]
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Fareway Presents $100K Grant To Support DMACC Institute
Fareway Stores Inc. presented a $100,000 check to President Rob Denson of the Des Moines Area Community College and Tara Connolly, executive director of the DMACC Foundation. The funds will be used to help build DMACC’s new Transportation Institute that’s currently under construction. “The new DMACC Transportation Institute will train the next generation of truck […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Midwest, Online Grocery Technology
Kroger Expands Digital Shelf Optimization With Intelligence Node
Kroger Marketplace has partnered with Intelligence Node to enhance online shopping by providing an experience that better informs shoppers’ product selections and purchase decisions. Additionally, third-party sellers will benefit from a content management solution that aligns with improving the ranking criteria of modern search engine results pages (SERPs), enabling enhanced visibility and clarity across product […]