Cincinnati, Ohio-based The Kroger Co. has announced the retirement of Steve McKinney, SVP of retail divisions, after more than 40 years of service, effective Aug. 7. McKinney will be succeeded by Valerie Jabbar, currently group vice president of center store merchandising. McKinney began his career with Kroger in 1981 as a clerk for Florida Choice […]
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 inCenter Store, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Kellogg Launches ‘The Addams Family 2’-Inspired Cereals And Snacks
Ahead of the theatrical release of MGM’s animated sequel “The Addams Family 2” on Oct. 1, the Kellogg Co. is teaming up with the studio to bring fans a new way to experience their favorite macabre clan: breakfast. This July, the Addams Family is joining the breakfast table and beyond with “The Addams Family 2”-inspired cereals […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Save A Lot Uses Aruba To Transition To Wholesale Business Model
St. Louis, Missouri-based Save A Lot, one of the largest discount grocery chains in the U.S., is using Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, to support a technology transformation initiative across its organization. By rolling out the Aruba Edge Services Platform infrastructure in its headquarters, 13 wholesale distribution centers and nearly 1,000 retail stores in […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Whole Foods
Catalina Crunch Rebrands With Launch Of Keto-Friendly Crunch Mix
Indianapolis, Indiana-based Catalina Crunch, one of the fastest growing keto-friendly snack brands, unveiled its latest innovation, Keto-Friendly Crunch Mixes, while also refreshing its brand identity. Featuring its category-leading and best-selling keto-friendly cereal, the crunch mixes are available in four varieties: Traditional, Spicy Kick, Cheddar and Creamy Ranch. Created with a mission to deliver tasty snacks […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Schnucks Hosting Company-Wide Career Fair On July 15
St. Louis-based and family-owned Schnuck Markets Inc. is hosting a career fair at all 110 stores across Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin, as well as the Schnucks Bakery Plant, from 1-5 p.m. on July 15. Schnucks plans to hire for a variety of positions offering flexible schedules, career advancement, paid weekly, health benefits (after a […]
Posted inCoborn's, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, Midwest
Coborn’s To Celebrate Newly Remodeled Park Rapids Store
Coborn’s, Inc. has announced the planned grand re-opening of its recently-completed Park Rapids, Minnesota location. Several grand opening events will be held to celebrate the newly remodeled Coborn’s. The store will host a ribbon cutting ceremony beginning at 3 p.m. on July 14. The remodeled store will offer new, enhanced services, an expanded assortment of […]
Posted inHome Page Slider, Dairy News, Midwest
Graeter’s Celebrates National Ice Cream Month With Sweet Rewards
Graeter’s Ice Cream, a family-owned craft ice cream maker based in Cincinnati, Ohio, is celebrating National Ice Cream Month with a calendar of events, including a special deal on ice cream, new summer bonus flavors and other special offers/festivities. The company will kick off National Ice Cream Month by hosting its annual coloring contest. Entries […]
Posted inBeverage News, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Whole Foods
Kerry Releases New Big Train Dairy-Free Beverage Mixes
Kerry, a taste and nutrition company based in Beloit, Wisconsin, has released new dairy-free flavors in its Big Train product family of hot and cold beverage mixes for use by foodservice operators. Fortified with Kerry’s GanedenBC30 — a science-supported probiotic ingredient that helps support digestive and immune health — the four new non-dairy flavors, horchata, […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Cargill And TGI Fridays Team Up In Honoring Firefighters Across The U.S.
To say a big thank you to firefighters across the nation for their work and dedication to the community during a year of uncertainty, Cargill and TGI Fridays are teaming up this summer to build Bold Heroes. It is an initiative designed to provide firefighters across the nation with TGI Fridays frozen beef patties, condiments […]
Posted inFresh Thyme, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Midwest
Fresh Thyme Market Searches For Hyperlocal Products In St. Louis Area
Fresh Thyme Market, a full-service specialty retailer with stores in 10 states throughout the Midwest, is searching for hyperlocal products to fill the shelves of a new concept store in the historic Foundry area of St. Louis, Missouri. Fresh Thyme Market is focused on fresh, healthy, natural, organic offerings at affordable prices and believes sourcing […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Hy-Vee Stores To Host Rahal Letterman Lanigan Indycar Show Car
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee, Inc., in partnership with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, will display a No. 45 Hy-Vee-sponsored Indy show car at select store locations across Hy-Vee’s eight-state region throughout July. The partnership with the Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing team began in 2020, when Hy-Vee became the primary sponsor of Graham Rahal’s entry for […]
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Coborn’s Gives To St. Cloud Non-profits In Honor Of 100th Anniversary
The St. Cloud, Minnesota-based Coborn Family Foundation has made a $1 million pledge to the Great River Children’s Museum. Additionally, the company says it is recognizing 10 St. Cloud area non-profit organizations with $10,000 gifts to commemorate Coborn’s 100th anniversary celebration. Local charitable organizations receiving $10,000 gifts from the company include Boys and Girls Clubs […]
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Hy-Vee Partners With National Suppliers To Fight Summer Hunger
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee Inc. again will partner with Kellogg’s and Keurig Dr Pepper for the second year of its End Summer Hunger campaign. This year, Chobani also has joined the campaign that helps to provide meals to children and families in need through the Feeding America network of food banks. During July, for every qualifying […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Conagra Brands Launches Extensive Line-Up Of New Product Innovation
Chicago, Illinois-based Conagra Brands Inc., a branded food company, is kicking off summer with additions to its portfolio. Conagra offers a collection of brands within single-serve frozen meals and new dishes from Healthy Choice, Banquet, Marie Callender’s and Hungry Man. Healthy Choice Zero: These keto-friendly meals have less than 10g net carbs and no added sugar. Smart carb […]
Posted inSupply Chain News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Frozen Food Express Builds New Facility In Butler, Missouri
Frozen Food Express Transportation Services, a nationwide temperature-controlled transportation and warehousing provider, is expanding its business with a new transportation facility in Butler, Missouri. The company is investing nearly $6 million and creating nearly 100 new jobs in the region. “Missouri’s central location and business-friendly environment is a leading destination for transportation and logistics companies like this one, and […]
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Just Crack An Egg Introduces Protein-Filled Omelet Rounds
Just Crack an Egg is introducing Omelet Rounds, a protein-packed, baked breakfast that can be ready in under a minute. “We love eggs at Just Crack an Egg – is there a more perfect food? Omelets are wonderfully delicious but also tricky to make,” said Maureen O’Neill, brand manager for Just Crack an Egg. “With Omelet […]
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Garrett Popcorn Shops Offers CaramelCrisp-Inspired Recipes
Chicago-based Garrett Popcorn Shops now offers four recipes, perfect for summer picnics, that are inspired by their world-renowned CaramelCrisp, which Garrett has perfected for over 70 years in Chicago: S’mores (6-oz. bag) – With real graham crackers and a chocolatey coating; Simply Strawberry (5.5-oz. bag) – With real strawberries and white CaramelCrisp; Simply Cocoa (5.5-oz. bag) […]
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Hy-Vee Holds Guinness World Record For Largest Serving Of Pancakes
On June 24 in Blue Springs, Missouri, Hy-Vee broke a Guinness World Records title for the largest serving of pancakes. The event marks the launch of the company’s new “Best Breakfast in America” menu. All 13,000 pancakes were donated to Harvesters – The Community Food Network, which is the regional food bank in the greater Kansas City area, and are […]
Posted inKeHE Distributors, Home Page Slider, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
KeHE Distributors Concludes Successful Holiday Trade Show
Naperville, Illinois-based KeHE Distributors has concluded its 2021 Holiday Trade Show that brought together more than 570 exhibiting suppliers and thousands of buyers using its proprietary virtual platform, KeHE CONNECT. The virtual Holiday Show took place from June 10-18 and showcased innovation and trends for the 2021 holiday season while offering fan-favorite items for purchase. Suppliers and retailers used the platform to communicate with one another, explore promotional […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Aldi, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Aldi Offers July 4th BBQ Essentials For 30 Percent Less Than Average
Aldi is doubling down on its commitment to offer low prices on the food and household items that shoppers want for their summer get-togethers. This summer, Aldi is reducing prices on seasonal favorites including fruits like grapes and cherries; meats for the grill including brats and boneless skinless chicken breasts; and other cookout favorites like […]