Hy-Vee has announced plans to acquire the Strack & Van Til Food Market chain (also known as Indiana Grocery Group), which has store locations throughout Northwest Indiana. The acquisition will add 22 stores to Hy-Vee’s more than 550 retail business units, which include grocery stores, drugstores, pharmacies, restaurants and convenience stores that focus on meal […]
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Aldi Debuts Checkout-Free Shopping At Chicago-Area Store
Grabango has launched ALDIgo checkout-free shopping at a Chicago-area Aldi store, making the German discount retailer the first major U.S. grocer to deploy the technology in a full-size location. Will Glaser, CEO of Grabango, described the launch of ALDIgo in the store at 2275 West Galena Blvd. in Aurora, Illinois, a “pivotal moment for the […]
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SpartanNash Taps Taylor For VP, Associate General Counsel
John Taylor is joining SpartanNash’s legal team as VP and associate general counsel as the company seeks new market opportunities and advances toward its long-term growth goals. “John has earned the trust of his peers and clients for his strategic counsel and practical and innovative approach to conflict resolution in a dynamic operating environment,” said […]
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Tony’s Fresh Market Celebrates 45th Anniversary
Heritage Grocers Group has shared that its banner company, Tony’s Fresh Market, is marking its 45th anniversary with a year-long celebration featuring special sales, promotions, employee spotlights and increased philanthropic support. “From our humble beginnings in 1979, Tony’s has steadily grown into a thriving Chicagoland mainstay known for providing the most authentic offerings and freshest […]
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SpartanNash Acquires Wisconsin-Based Metcalfe’s Market
SpartanNash has acquired Metcalfe’s Market, a three-store grocery chain in Wisconsin, expanding its footprint in the state to seven stores. Upon close of the sale, the Madison and Wauwatosa locations will be continuing employment for all employees. The Metcalfe’s Market storefront, branding and core shopper experience will remain in place. Founded in 1917 by Henry […]
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Schnucks Markets Donates $125K To Support The Urban League
Schnuck Markets has donated $125,000 to support the Urban League through the fourth annual “Round Up at the Register” campaign that celebrated Black History Month, held from Feb. 7-20. Customers donated $112,615 and Schnucks provided an additional $12,385. Shoppers had the option at checkout to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar, with 100 percent […]
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Meijer Opening Three Supercenters In Two States May 14
May 14 is shaping up as a big day for Meijer after the retailer announced it will open three new 159,000-square-foot supercenters in two states – Alliance and North Canton, Ohio, and Hillsdale, Michigan. The Meijer supercenters will feature traditional grocery staples, such as fresh produce, bakery, meat and deli, as well as a floral […]
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Tickets Available For Meijer LPGA Classic
The 10th annual Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give will tee off June 13-16 at Blythefield Country Club in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The previous nine tournaments have generated more than $10 million to feed families across the Midwest through the retailer’s Simply Give program. “Since 2014, we’ve remained committed to keeping our general admission tickets affordable so families can […]