Clearly by Best Choice, a private brand of Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc., has launched a new line of hair and body care products which are free from synthetic dyes and fragrances. The brand is entering the naturals hair and body care category with 11 new items. “We’ve seen this category double in […]
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Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
SpartanNash Honors Top 10 Suppliers At Annual Expo
SpartanNash showcased its supplier partnerships July 26-27 during its annual Food Solutions Expo in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The company honored its top 10 suppliers through its first Impact Awards program, recognizing their exceptional performance and commitment to SpartanNash’s independent grocery retailers and store guests. The Impact Awards recognized suppliers that have played a pivotal role […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Grocery Store Equipment, Midwest
Mackenthun’s Boosts Digital Offering With eGrowcery
Waconia, Minnesota-based Mackenthun’s Fine Foods is upgrading its e-commerce experience for shoppers through eGrowcery, a developer of a retail food industry platform for grocers. Mackenthun’s looks to benefit from the system’s customized search functions, integrated prepared food and catering, fulfillment approach, integrated loyalty experience and eGrowcery’s client support. “We were looking to dramatically upgrade our […]
Posted inBakery News, Midwest
Dawn Foods Touts Trends Report, Need For Retailers To Remain Flexible
Jackson, Michigan-based Dawn Foods released its second 2023 global bakery trends report earlier this year. The Shelby Report caught up with Sarah Hickey, the company’s senior director of North America marketing, during the recent IDDBA Show in Anaheim, California, to discuss how the report can benefit retailers. Dawn Foods, which is more than 100 years […]
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AWG Appoints Naifeh To Board Of Directors
Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. has appointed Tennessee grocer Dana Naifeh to the company’s board of directors. Naifeh replaces James Neumann, who recently joined AWG as SVP of special projects. AWG President and CEO David Smith welcomed the addition of Naifeh, who is president of Naifeh’s Inc. “Her hands-on experience as an owner-operator […]
Posted inMarket Profile, Midwest
Pat’s Foods In Michigan’s UP Has ‘Been Lucky With Good Teams, Culture’
The Campionis have been in business in Michigan for several generations. Based in the Upper Peninsula, the family operates 11 Pat’s Foods supermarkets, six hardware stores, three convenience store/gas stations and four car washes in the state and neighboring Wisconsin. At the head of the family business are brothers Ben and Joe Campioni, who have […]
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SpartanNash Transitioning 12 Stores To Family Fare Banner
As part of a consolidation of its flagship retail banners, SpartanNash has remodeled seven stores in Nebraska into Family Fare, with five more conversions planned by summer’s end in North Dakota. “Family Fare brings hometown appeal, value and service to neighborhoods in communities large and small,” said Amy McClellan, SVP and CMO for the Grand […]
Posted inAssociation News, Midwest
MGA Foundation Scholarship Tally Tops $90.5K
With funds raised from an annual golf event and silent auction, the Minnesota Grocers Association (MGA) Foundation has awarded $37,500 in scholarships to 25 employees or their dependents from member companies for the 2023-24 school year. In addition, the Piggyback Scholarship Program made available to MGA members allowed nine companies to award $53,000 in scholarships […]