Following the success of her multiyear partnership with Duncan Hines, Dolly Parton has entered into an exclusive agreement with Duncan Hines’ parent company, Conagra Brands, to develop a line of retail food items. The new line of Dolly Parton food products will include frozen, refrigerated, grocery and snack items. “I loved co-creating my Duncan Hines line with Conagra, and I’m thrilled […]
Category: Midwest
Posted inKeHE Distributors, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
KeHE Summer Show Approaching Fast
KeHE Distributors will feature top trends, merchandising ideas, show-only deals and industry perspectives Feb. 7-8 during the 2024 KeHE Summer Show in Salt Lake City and virtually on its proprietary platform, KeHE CONNECT, from Feb. 1-15. The food trade shows offer in-person and virtual events that allow supplier and retailer partners to connect and discover […]
Posted inHy-Vee, Independent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee Awards $50K To Local Businesses During Showcase
Hy-Vee, Inc. awarded $50,000 to minority- and women-owned businesses during the Hy-Vee OpportUNITY Inclusive Business Summit Jan. 31 at the Scott Conference Center, located on the University of Nebraska-Omaha’s Scott Campus. During the pitch competition component of the event, 15 companies from across the Midwest presented to a panel of judges and more than 200 […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Supports Black-Owned Businesses Through Grow Academy
Meijer is growing its selection of Black-owned brands to meet customer interest and demonstrate its support of small businesses in its communities through its Meijer Grow Academy. Since formalizing this program in 2021, Meijer has grown its selection of Black-owned brands by about 35 percent. When a certified diverse supplier joins Meijer, the supplier inclusion […]
Posted inHy-Vee, Health & Wellness, Independent Store News, Midwest
Hy-Vee Acquires Stake In Iowa Primary, Urgent Care Clinics
Hy-Vee Inc. has become a joint owner of Exemplar Care medical clinics, which will be renamed Hy-Vee Health Exemplar Care and offer direct primary care and 24/7 urgent care where available in West Des Moines, Ankeny and soon Bondurant, Iowa. The clinics will be managed by Hy-Vee Chief Medical Officer Daniel Fick and Exemplar Care’s […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Grocery Store Layout, Midwest
Two Schnucks Stores In Missouri Undergoing Renovations
Schnucks Markets has begun total store remodels at two locations in Missouri – 13987 New Halls Ferry Road in Florissant and 60 Hampton Village Plaza in St. Louis – that are expected to be complete by late fall. “Not only is Schnucks committed to continued growth in new communities, we are also committed to remodeling […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
Newsweek Recognizes SpartanNash For Employee Diversity
SpartanNash has been named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group for its commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. The company received the award based on quantitative data from an employee survey as well as other qualitative scoring methods. “Creating an environment where every associate belongs and feels empowered to […]
Posted inPackaging News, Center Store, Midwest
Cheerios Brings Back Heart-Shaped Cereal, New Packaging
Cheerios is bringing back its heart-shaped Cheerios in honor of American Heart Month with new packaging, featuring names of those who may inspire customers to make heart healthy choices. In addition to special-edition boxes with names like “Mom,” “Friend,” “Grandparents” and “Family” in English and Spanish available throughout February, consumers can also order personalized yellow boxes […]