Liz Abunaw, founder and owner of Forty Acres Fresh Market in Chicago, continues to hold pop-up markets in Austin, a West Side community with few grocery options. But the goal is to open a brick-and-mortar store. When an old Salvation Army building at 5713 W. Chicago Ave. went on the market, Abunaw approached West Side Health […]
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, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Schnucks Supermarket To Open New Location In Columbia, MO
Schnucks has announced it will open a new store March 23 at 5410 Clark Lane in Columbia, Missouri. The 48,000-square-foot store will include a focus on fresh departments such as produce, meat, seafood, deli and bakery. The store also will offer an expanded prepared hot foods and grab-and-go menu along with an indoor seating area and […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Peapod Digital Labs Goes Virtual In Search Of Diverse-Owned Brands
Chicago-based Peapod Digital Labs is giving certified, diverse-owned businesses nationwide the opportunity to showcase their products and services to the companies of Ahold Delhaize USA through a series of curated virtual events. Teaming up with ECRM Range Me, PDL will host four virtual events throughout the year where merchants from the brands of Ahold Delhaize […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Home Page Slider, Midwest
South Dakota Retailers Association Celebrating Its 125th Anniversary
It’s difficult for Nathan Sanderson, executive director of the South Dakota Retailers Association, to contain his enthusiasm when talking about 2022, which marks the group’s 125th anniversary. “We’re older than Ford Motor Company. We’re older than the World Series. We’re older than the National Park Service. So this is a really big milestone year for […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Bakery News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Dawn Foods Names Ardent Mills And Coco Bakery Vendors Of The Year
Jackson, Michigan-based Dawn Foods, through its Dawn Distribution Advantage network, has announced Ardent Mills and Coco Bakery as its North America vendors of the year for 2021. The DDA is a customer-focused buying cooperative consisting of Dawn Foods’ own distribution centers and independent distributor partners. Each year, the DDA recognizes vendors that collaboratively deliver growth and […]
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Schnucks Markets Employees To Receive Paid Break Meals
St. Louis, Missouri-based Schnucks Markets Inc. is joining supermarkets and food manufacturers across the country to celebrate the second annual Supermarket Employee Day. FMI – The Food Industry Association has proclaimed this holiday to recognize employees at every level for the work they do feeding families and enriching lives. With more than 40,000 individual stores that […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Mondelēz Highlights Long-Term Growth Strategy At CAGNY Conference
Chicago-based Mondelēz International is spotlighting its strategy for the Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa regions Feb. 22-25 at the 2022 Consumer Analyst Group of New York Conference. Dirk Van de Put, chairman and CEO, and Maurizio Brusadelli, EVP and president of AMEA, will detail the growth opportunities in this large and diverse region, as […]
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North Dakota Grocers’ Group Expands Scholarship Program
The North Dakota Grocers Association has expanded its scholarship program for those involved in the industry, as well as people who are considering a career in it. John Dyste, president, mentioned three new scholarships that are available, one each for: high school seniors working at a local member grocery store; college students who return to […]
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Hy-Vee To Open New Location In Springfield, MO, On Feb. 22
Hy-Vee Inc. has announced it will open a new store on Feb. 22 at 2150 E. Sunshine St. in Springfield, Missouri. The 93,402-square-foot store will offer a new experience for customers with a large, open food hall for fast, casual dining, which includes Hy-Vee’s new breakfast menu, a pub with full bar and outdoor patio and […]
Posted inMidwest, Executive News, Home Page Slider
Kellogg Announces Supply Chain Leadership Changes
Battle Creek, Michigan-based Kellogg Company has announced changes to its supply chain leadership team. After 40 years of Kellogg service, Alistair Hirst, SVP of global supply chain, has decided to retire later this year. In accordance with succession plans, Rodrigo Lance, currently VP of Kellogg North America supply chain, will succeed Hirst. Lance and Hirst will work together […]
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Fareway Promotes Stearns To SVP Of Marketing And Advertising
Boone, Iowa-based Fareway has recently announced the corporate promotion of Jeffrey “Jeff” L. Stearns to the position of SVP of marketing and advertising. “Jeff Stearns is a tenured member of our team, and he has been integral in supporting and executing Fareway’s marketing and advertising strategy,” said Reynolds W. Cramer, Fareway CEO. “We are excited to continue […]
Posted inHome Page Latest News, Midwest
SpartanNash CEO Sarsam Praises Pause On ETS
Tony Sarsam, president and CEO of Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash, praised the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to pause the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Emergency Temporary Standard for COVID-19 vaccination and testing for private businesses. “We are happy that the Supreme Court of the United States sided with private enterprise to not enforce […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Whole Foods
Varcode CEO Battoe Wins Food Logistics Rock Star Award
Food Logistics has named Joseph Battoe, CEO of Chicago, Illinois-based Varcode, a winner of the 2022 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award, which recognizes influential individuals in the industry whose achievements, hard work and vision have shaped the global cold food supply chain. Following more than five years of research and patent development, Battoe brought to market […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Hy-Vee, Midwest
Presenting Sponsors Set For Hy-Vee INDYCAR Race
Hy-Vee Inc. and INDYCAR have announced that Google and DoorDash will be the presenting sponsors for the Hy-Vee INDYCAR Race Weekend, July 22-24. PepsiCo will be a key event sponsor, as well as the sponsor of Hy-Vee’s No. 45 car throughout the race season. Tickets for Hy-Vee INDYCAR Race Weekend are on sale now and […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Home Page Latest News, Midwest, Southeast
Technology Driving AWG Transformation
AWG sees convergence as a way to collectively look for opportunities to work with its membership on areas to scale its more than $23 billion in retail sales together. Convergence brings together AWG’s member retailers and company resources to improve members’ sales, profits and infrastructure costs. At the same time, it boosts capabilities to continue […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Gordon Food Service Acquires Macgregors Meat & Seafood
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Gordon Food Service has entered into an agreement to acquire Macgregors Meat & Seafood, a Canadian supplier to foodservice, retail and private label customers. The acquisition will expand Gordon Food Service’s customer offerings through new food categories and new retailers. Upon the transaction’s completion, Macgregors will operate as a specialty company of Gordon Food […]
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Hugo’s Continues To Expand, Serve Across North Dakota
Hugo’s Family Marketplace serves rural communities and metro areas across North Dakota, all while maintaining a local family feel to its stores. “The No. 1 thing that differentiates us is our team and our long history of being a family-owned company, over 80 years,” said Kristi Magnuson Nelson, president and CEO. “Many of our […]
Posted inDairy News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Fairlife Surpasses $1B In Annual Retail Sales
Chicago-based Fairlife has announced that its company has surpassed $1 billion in annual retail sales. Founded in 2012, Fairlife has pioneered ultra-filtration in the dairy industry through its portfolio of better-for-you products that are leaders in the value-added dairy category. Over the last decade, Fairlife has remained committed to innovation and provided consumers with high-quality nutrition across its product […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Save A Lot Completes Wholesale Model Transition
St. Louis, Missouri-based Save A Lot, one of the largest discount grocery chains in the U.S., has completed its relicensing program and its transition to a wholesale model. This follows the sale of nearly 300 corporate-operated locations to retail partners, that will continue to operate the stores under the Save A Lot brand. “Becoming a wholesaler […]
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Schnucks Expands Party Planning Order Ahead To New Stores
St. Louis, Missouri-based Schnuck Markets Inc. is introducing its party planning order ahead at 59 store locations across the Midwest via the Schnucks Rewards app and on the company’s website. Options include party platters, sandwiches, sides, soups, salads, appetizers, entrees and select bakery items. “Customers at more than half our locations can now order what they want, when […]