Hugo’s Family Marketplace has hired Keith Vanderlin and Matt Forrest to be the store director and assistant store director, respectively, of the Park Rapids, Minnesota location. Vanderlin began working for Hugo’s in 2009 as the frozen manager of the East Grand Forks, Minnesota, location. He moved into the grocery manager position, second assistant manager and assistant store […]
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Hugo’s Family Marketplace was established in 1948 by husband-and-wife Hugo and Dorothy Magnuson in Fargo, North Dakota. Originating from a small corner store, the business has flourished into a regional grocery chain with a strong presence in North Dakota and Minnesota.
The cornerstone of Hugo’s business model is its dedication to providing customers with a diverse selection of high-quality products, including locally sourced produce, specialty foods, and international goods. What sets Hugo’s apart is its innovative approach to customer service, with initiatives such as personalized shopping experiences and digital ordering options. With a commitment to community engagement, the brand actively participates in charitable events and initiatives, further solidifying its role as a trusted partner in the areas it serves.
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Hugo’s Celebrates 80 Years Of Serving North Dakota
Kristi Magnuson Nelson is a third-generation grocer who today is owner, president and CEO of Hugo’s Family Marketplace, which has stores in North Dakota and Minnesota. Her grandparents, Hugo and Dorothy Magnuson, opened the first store in downtown Grand Forks, North Dakota, in 1939. They grew the company to three stores in the city. Curt […]
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Minnesota Grocers Recognize 2019 Award Winners, Hall Of Fame Inductee
The Minnesota Grocers Association (MGA) has a longstanding tradition of honoring the best in the food business by annually presenting awards to those who demonstrate excellence, have made significant contributions to the industry and are highly respected by their peers. The association says this year’s award winners are a testament to the vitality of the […]
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Hugo’s Promotes Winges, Hires Lorton As Store Director
Hugo’s Family Marketplace has promoted Kristen Winges to deli director. Winges will oversee deli operations for all Hugo’s Family Marketplace locations. Winges brings more than 20 years of experience to the role. She has been working with Hugo’s in the deli for 12 years and has previous experience with Bill’s Supervalu in Milbank, South Dakota. […]
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Hugo’s Family Marketplace Hires, Promotes New Store Leadership
Hugo’s Family Marketplace is welcoming Torrie Enget as the new store director of its 32nd Avenue S., Grand Forks, North Dakota, location. Enget brings a “strong background” in retail and business management as an executive team leader at Target, GM of Best Buy and, most recently, operations manager of J.C. Penney, says Hugo’s. “We are […]
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WGA Presents U.S. Sen. Heitkamp With Inaugural Legislator Of The Year Award
The Women Grocers of America (WGA) has presented U.S. Sen. Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota with its inaugural Legislator of the Year Award in recognition of her work to support the independent supermarket industry and sustained commitment to women entrepreneurs. WGA, an affiliate program of the National Grocers Association (NGA), was formed to advance women […]
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Nash Finch, Hugo’s Donate $20K To Jamestown, N.D., Imagination Library
Nash Finch Co., a Minneapolis-based food distributor, in conjunction with Hugo’s Family Marketplace, today announced a $20,000 donation that will be provided to support fundraising efforts for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library in Jamestown, N.D. The donation was made by Nash Finch CEO Alec Covington, along with Judy Magnuson and Kristi Magnuson Nelson from Hugo’s. […]
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Hugo’s To Purchase J&B Foods In Park Rapids, Minn.
Hugo’s Family Marketplace will acquire J&B Foods in Park Rapids, Minn. “We are excited to purchase a beautiful store like J&B Foods,” said Kristi Magnuson Nelson, president of Hugo’s. “Jeff and Bob Hensel have built a wonderfully successful supermarket in Park Rapids. J&B’s bakery, deli, meat and produce departments are top notch. Hugo’s is committed […]