Fareway Stores Inc. has opened a new 8,700-square-foot Meat Market at 8606 NE 85th St. in Kansas City, Missouri. The Kansas City location will offer a full-service butcher counter and to-go barbecue meal options through McGonigle’s Kitchen and Catering. These services also are offered at the 79th and Ward Parkway and Olathe, Kansas locations. Traditional […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest
Fareway Cuts Ribbon To Open New LeClaire Store
Fareway Stores Inc. hosted a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony Aug. 29 for its store in LeClaire, Iowa. The grocer renovated the 18,000-square-foot former Slagle’s store at 1301 Eagle Ridge Road. “We are excited to join and serve the community of LeClaire,” said CEO Reynolds W. Cramer. “We want to thank the community and […]
Posted inExecutive News, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
SpartanNash Promotes Tufts To VP, Human Resources
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has promoted Derek Tufts to VP of human resources. Tufts was hired in 2019 as director of human resources for the retail segment and was promoted to senior director, human resources of corporate and retail in 2022. In his new role, he will play a key role in coaching senior leaders and developing HR […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest
Schnucks Receives Google Cloud Customer Of Year Award
St. Louis-based Schnucks Markets has received the 2023 Google Cloud Customer of the Year Award in two categories – retail industry and social impact. Schnucks was recognized for its achievements utilizing the Google Cloud ecosystem, helping customers excel in retail operations and community engagement. “The Google Cloud Customer Awards are an opportunity to recognize the […]
Posted inLipari Foods, Executive News, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Lipari Foods Names Gordon As CFO
Warren, Michigan-based Lipari Foods has named Zachary “Zac” Gordon as CFO. He will succeed Dave Littleson, who announced his retirement earlier this year. In this role, Gordon’s leadership and insights will bolster the financial operations and play a role in navigating the strategic direction focused on company growth. “Zac is a proven finance executive and […]
Posted inProduce News, Midwest
Hy-Vee Employee Wins National Retail Produce Manager Award
Greg Kimmel, a 38-year veteran of West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee and the produce manager at the Utica Ridge Hy-Vee in Davenport, Iowa, has won the Retail Produce Manager Award from the International Fresh Produce Association. Kimmel is one of 15 produce experts being nationally recognized by IFPA for the creative merchandising techniques he brings to […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
The Kroger Co. Awards $300K In Scholarships To 120 Students
Cincinatti-based The Kroger Co. Foundation has named the Kroger Scholars for the 2023-24 academic year, awarding $300,000 to 120 students. All scholars are the children of Kroger employees and receive $2,500 toward any accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational program. Launched in 2008, the Kroger Scholars Program has awarded more than $4.8 million […]
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SpartanNash Welcomes Ninth Director To Board
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has appointed Kerrie D. MacPherson to its board of directors, effective immediately. As an independent director, MacPherson will serve on the audit committee. MacPherson brings more than three decades of international business experience, having worked with senior management and boards to drive growth and innovation while scaling services to market. She […]