Sam’s Club, a division of Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart Inc., has shared plans to open two new distribution centers in early 2024 outside St. Louis and Minneapolis. The new facilities are part of a multi-year growth plan to transform the supply chain at Sam’s Club and evolve network and end-to-end capabilities. In addition to bringing new jobs to […]
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Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer, EVgo Expand Partnership With New EV Stations
Meijer has expanded its partnership with EVgo Inc. to install fast-charging stations with up to six stalls equipped with high-power 350kW chargers at select locations across Ohio. To date, EVgo has deployed 24 stalls at six Meijer locations in Michigan and Ohio, including key metropolitan markets such as Cincinnati, Columbus and Detroit. “EVgo has always […]
Posted inKeHE Distributors, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
KeHE Awards 44 Golden Tickets At TRENDfinder Event
KeHE Distributors has announced the 44 Golden Ticket winners from more than 1,000 applicants in its recent virtual TRENDfinder event. In addition, seven brands were identified as potential participants in KeHE elevate, which provides a platform of growth for select young and leading-edge brands. The Golden Ticket recipients will join KeHE’s product portfolio and gain […]
Posted inPackaging News, Midwest
ProAmpac Introduces ProActive PCR Retort Pouches
ProAmpac has launched its ProActive PCR Retort pouches containing post-consumer recycled material. This new offering is one of the options ProAmpac’s ProActive Sustainability platform provides retailers and brands looking for solutions to meet their circular economy goals. “At ProAmpac, we understand the importance of sustainability to our customers,” said Charles Golub, ProAmpac food and beverage market manager. “ProActive PCR […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Foxtrot Market, Dom’s Kitchen & Market To Merge
Chicago-based food retailers Foxtrot Market and Dom’s Kitchen & Market have reached an agreement in principle to merge the two companies. Upon closing, the merger of Foxtrot Market and Dom’s Kitchen & Market will fall under a new entity, Outfox Hospitality. Liz Williams will become the CEO, leading all day-to-day operations for the company, with Don Fitzgerald serving as Dom’s Kitchen & […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
PFSbrands To Acquire Moser’s Foods, Enters Grocery Industry
Pro Food Systems Inc. (PFSbrands) has announced the acquisition of the Show Me Oil Co., which operates eight grocery stores and a convenience market in the Mid-Missouri area as Moser’s Foods. PFSbrands said the move represents a significant expansion for the company, underlining its commitment to growth in the retail food sector. Moser’s, a family-owned […]
Posted inExecutive News, Midwest
McClellan Named EVP, Chief Customer Officer At SpartanNash
In her third promotion since joining the company four years ago, Amy McClellan has been elevated from SVP and chief marketing officer to EVP and chief customer officer at SpartanNash. In her new role, McClellan will be focused on driving sales growth in the wholesale segment and overseeing customer engagement for all national accounts, independent […]
Posted inFestival Foods, Independent Store News, Midwest
Skogen’s Festival Foods Promotes Seiler To VP, Finance
Crystal Seiler, who joined Festival Foods in 2020 as finance director, has been promoted to the company’s VP of finance, where she will play a role in constructing and leading financial strategies. Festival Foods said Seiler has made significant contributions, including spearheading the transformation of finance and accounting functions to deliver precise and insightful financial […]