SpartanNash has promoted Andy Smith to senior director of merchandising in produce/floral. In his new role, Smith will oversee all aspects of SpartanNash’s produce and floral merchandising to include retail, category management, distribution and procurement. “I’m pleased to promote Andy from within to fill this critical role on the merchandising team,” said Bennett Morgan, EVP […]
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Posted inHealth & Wellness, Midwest
Hy-Vee Rolls Out Resource For Insulin Access
Hy-Vee is launching a new resource to help customers with diabetes who are covered under commercial/private insurance save on insulin products. Using a manufacturer-sponsored savings card, eligible participants with commercial/private insurance (or those without insurance who pay in cash) can get a 28-day supply of insulin for as low as $35 per month at a […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest, Sustainability News
Meijer, Flashfood Redirect 10M Pounds Of Food Waste
Meijer announced it has diverted 10 million pounds of potential food waste through the Flashfood app, making it the first retailer nationwide to reach the milestone. “Food is at the core of what we do, and we’re always looking for ways to cut down on landfill use because it’s the right thing to do for […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest
Peapod Digital Labs Adds Mobile App For Ahold Delhaize Brands
Peapod Digital Labs has launched a native mobile application for Ahold Delhaize USA brands on its proprietary PRISM platform. Stop & Shop and Food Lion were the most recent brands to begin the new mobile shopping experience, which was launched earlier this year for Giant Food and The Giant Co. Previously, the mobile app for […]
Posted inFestival Foods, Corporate Store News, Midwest
Festival Foods Opening Store In Chippewa Falls
Skogen’s Festival Foods will open a new location Oct. 6 at 1109 Chippewa Crossing Blvd. in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. “We have been working on coming to the Chippewa Falls community for a long time and we are very excited to finally open this store,” said Mark Skogen, president and CEO. “It’s an honor to join […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Schnucks Fresh Store To Open In Oak Grove Village, MO
The new Schnucks Fresh store at 375 South Highway 185 in Oak Grove Village, Missouri, will open to customers at 7 a.m. on Oct. 25. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will follow. The 23,000-square-foot store will include a heavy focus on fresh departments, such as produce, meat, seafood, deli and bakery. The Oak Grove Village location will […]
Posted inCenter Store, Midwest
Second Nature Brands Acquires Sahale Snacks
Second Nature Brands has agreed to acquire Sahale Snacks from The J.M. Smucker Co. for $34 million. With net sales of more than $48 million, Sahale Snacks is a manufacturer and marketer of premium, branded nut and fruit snack mixes, sold across the U.S. and internationally under the Sahale Snacks brand. The transaction will include all […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest
Daily’s Premium Meats Launches Steak Cut Bacon
Kansas City, Missouri-based Daily’s Premium Meats has launched its new Steak Cut Bacon product in celebration of National Pork Month. Daily’s Steak Cut Bacon will be available in select retail locations with plans to expand into additional stores around the country. Customers will see similar quality to its prior products, now available in a thicker-than-thick cut. […]