Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has entered into a partnership with DoorDash to expand the company’s grocery services and solutions across both digital and physical platforms through various different initiatives. DoorDash is partnering with SpartanNash to offer on-demand grocery delivery from more than 100 SpartanNash-owned stores, including Family Fare and Martin’s Super Markets. The partnership will also include the […]
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 inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Schnucks Recognized As A U.S. Best Managed Company
St. Louis, Missouri-based Schnuck Markets Inc. has been selected as a 2022 U.S. Best Managed Company. Sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, the program recognizes U.S. private companies and the achievements of their management teams. The 2022 designees are U.S. private companies that have demonstrated excellence in strategic planning and execution, a commitment to their […]
Posted inCoborn's, Grocery Store Equipment, Marketing News, Midwest, Packaging News
Coborn’s, MessageWrap Continue Partnership With New Campaign
MessageWrap has unveiled its newest campaign with Midwest grocer Coborn’s. Since partnering in 2016, Coborn’s pioneered the integration of cashiers and printed conveyor belt covers to prompt conversations at checkout. Additionally, the grocer developed the following MessageWrap printed conveyor belt cover best practice use cases: Shopper loyalty promotions on the checkout conveyor belt, including Coborn’s […]
Posted inSustainability News, Aldi, C-Store News, Midwest
ALDI Commits To Eliminate Plastic Bags, Releases Responsibility Report
Batavia, Illinois-based Aldi and Jason Hart, CEO, have issued a letter to customers announcing a new commitment to eliminate all plastic shopping bags from stores by the end of 2023. The company believes this will remove 4,400 tons of plastic from the environment every year. The full letter from Hart can be found here. Aldi […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Midwest
SpartanNash Announces In-Store Fundraiser To Benefit Special Olympics
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash will hold its annual fundraising campaign through the company’s foundation, supporting Special Olympics athletes and State Summer Games in eight states. Participating SpartanNash stores and fuel centers will work with store guests for 12 days to raise funds and awareness for its Special Olympics partners and athletes. Store guests at SpartanNash stores across eight states – […]
Posted inDairy News, Midwest
Anchor Dairy Launches Organic Carbon Zero Certified Butter
Chicago-based Anchor Dairy, the consumer brand of the New Zealand-based dairy co-operative Fonterra, has launched its Organic Carbon Zero Certified Butter. The trend toward both clean label and sustainable products continues to increase and consumers are taking these factors into consideration when making purchasing decisions. Audited and verified by Toitū Envirocare, an independent certifier that […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest
Cognira To Provide AI Promotion Solution For Cub Locations
Cognira has announced a new relationship with Stillwater, Minnesota-based Cub to manage the company’s promotions with the help of Cognira’s Artificial Intelligence Promotion Solution. Cub is one of the largest grocers in the Midwest, operating 80 grocery stores and pharmacies. Modernizing the promotion management process is a part of Cub’s vision to discover a solution that can better plan, […]
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest
Inline Plastics Expands Footprint With New Facility In Gladwin, MI
Inline Plastics, a manufacturer of high-quality PET (polyethylene terephthalate) food packaging, has opened a new manufacturing plant in Gladwin, Michigan, at the former Cam Packaging facility. The announcement was made recently at the company’s corporate headquarters in Shelton, Connecticut. The Michigan facility is already up and running under its new Inline banner. “We are excited […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
SpartanNash Comments On Investor Group’s Response
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has issued the following statement commenting on the press release issued by Macellum Advisors GP and Ancora Holdings Group. SpartanNash stated that the Investor Group’s press release issued May 2 is full of false and misleading statements. The Investor Group’s press release claims that Doug Hacker, SpartanNash’s chair of the board, […]
Posted inDairy News, Frozen Food, Midwest
Halo Top Dairy Ice Cream Upgrades Recipe, Adds New Flavor
Le Mars, Iowa-based Halo Top has made a change to its Dairy Light Ice Cream recipe, to deliver what the company believes will be a creamier texture while keeping the same taste. Each of the pints in its dairy ice cream portfolio will continue to be lower in calories and sugar than regular ice cream […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest, Supply Chain News
RJW Logistics Group Expands Supply Chain Analytics With Edge Insights
Woodridge, Illinois-based RJW Logistics Group has launched Edge Insights, an advanced supply chain analytics platform designed to quickly deliver enhanced data that drives better decision-making and total supply chain control. These technologies expand on the company’s supply chain analytics platform, RJW Edge, to create greater visibility into inventory management and performance analysis. With demand forecasting and […]
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, Midwest
Revol Greens Adds Key Leadership Roles
Owatonna, Minnesota-based Revol Greens has hired Kathy Flores as chief of staff and Amanda Crews as VP of people (human resources). Both bring decades of experience and proven results to the company. “I admire their impressive backgrounds and the impact they will make within our rapidly growing organization,” said Michael Wainscott, Revol Greens CEO. “We’ve hand-selected […]
Posted inDairy News, Midwest, Snacks Brands
Jeni’s Sunshine Flavored Ice Cream Raises Awareness For Mental Health
Columbus, Ohio-based Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams has released Sunshine, a gray, citrus-flavored ice cream, in honor of Mental Health Awareness month and in partnership with On Our Sleeves, the movement to break stigmas around children’s mental health. The company said that the new Sunshine flavor is designed to get people talking. Inspired by Depressed Cake Shop, it appears […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
Silver Fern Farms, Jewel-Osco Introduce Net Carbon Zero Beef
Silver Fern Farms, a New Zealand-based red meat producer and exporter, has launched its USDA-approved Net Carbon Zero by Nature 100 percent Grass-Fed Angus Beef in 134 Jewel-Osco supermarkets across the Midwestern U.S. Following the fall 2021 expansion of its premium lamb and venison medallions in Jewel supermarkets, Silver Fern Farms offers a selection of Net Carbon […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Marketing News, Midwest
Kroger To Host Spring Hiring Event April 30 To Fill 23K Roles
Cincinnati, Ohio-based The Kroger Co. will hold a spring hiring event April 30 – the grocer’s third nationwide hybrid hiring event. The Kroger Family of Companies is hiring for 23,000 open roles across all departments, including retail, e-commerce, manufacturing, supply chain, merchandising, logistics, corporate, pharmacy and healthcare roles. The event will have virtual interviews and on-site interviews […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Marketing News, Midwest
Haribo Establishes National Gummi Bear Day For 100th Anniversary
Rosemont, Illinois-based Haribo is celebrating the 100th birthday of its iconic Goldbears gummi bears by creating an official annual holiday, National Gummi Bear Day, on April 27. In partnership with the National Day Calendar, the holiday will be celebrated yearly to commemorate the gummi bears. “We’re excited to establish National Gummi Bear Day on April 27 in celebration of Haribo Goldbears’ 100th birthday,” said Jeff Schoenfield, director […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest, Supply Chain News
Smithfield Foods, Lineage Logistics Unveil Automatic Distribution Center
Smithfield Foods Inc. and Lineage Logistics have announced the opening of an automated, next-generation distribution center in Olathe, Kansas. “We are thrilled to announce the opening of the state-of-the-art facility that Lineage designed and built for Smithfield in Olathe,” said Greg Lehmkuhl, president and CEO of Lineage. “At Lineage, we seek to partner with customers […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
SpartanNash Files Definitive Proxy Materials, Mails Letter To Shareholders
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has filed definitive proxy materials with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with its upcoming annual meeting of shareholders scheduled for June 9. Shareholders of record as of the close of business on April 11 are entitled to vote at the meeting. In conjunction with the filing of the definitive proxy […]
Posted inMeijer, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer LPGA Classic Partners With J Brewers For Hospitality Experience
The Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give will welcome families, foodies and golf fans from across the Midwest to Grand Rapids, Michigan for a golf tournament June 16-19 at Blythefield Country Club. “While we’re excited to bring the tournament back at the large scale that our community remembers from previous years, we’ve refreshed it with new elements that will […]
Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
P&G Board Of Directors Names Moeller As Chairman
The Cincinnati, Ohio-based Procter & Gamble Company has appointed Jon R. Moeller as chairman of the board, effective July 1. Moeller will assume the position in addition to his role as president and CEO following the retirement of current executive chairman, David Taylor. Taylor served as CEO from 2015 to 2021. As executive chairman, Taylor led […]