Hy-Vee has announced plans to acquire the Strack & Van Til Food Market chain (also known as Indiana Grocery Group), which has store locations throughout Northwest Indiana. The acquisition will add 22 stores to Hy-Vee’s more than 550 retail business units, which include grocery stores, drugstores, pharmacies, restaurants and convenience stores that focus on meal […]
Category: Hy-Vee
Hy-Vee, a beloved American supermarket chain, has been at the forefront of redefining the grocery shopping experience since its inception. Founded in 1930 in Beaconsfield, Iowa, the brand has grown to become a trusted household name, known for its commitment to quality, variety, and innovation. With over 245 locations across the Midwest, the chain continues to captivate customers with its unique store structure, designed to offer more than just groceries.
Hy-Vee stores are distinguished by their expansive layouts, featuring spacious aisles and a welcoming ambiance that invites customers to explore beyond the typical grocery shopping experience. Unlike conventional supermarkets, the company goes the extra mile by integrating additional amenities such as dining areas, coffee shops, floral departments, and even fitness centers within its establishments. This innovative approach not only caters to customers’ everyday needs but also fosters a sense of community and convenience. Hy-Vee’s dedication to enhancing the overall shopping journey has earned it a loyal following and cemented its position as a trailblazer in the retail industry.
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Hy-Vee Awards $50K To Local Businesses During Showcase
Hy-Vee, Inc. awarded $50,000 to minority- and women-owned businesses during the Hy-Vee OpportUNITY Inclusive Business Summit Jan. 31 at the Scott Conference Center, located on the University of Nebraska-Omaha’s Scott Campus. During the pitch competition component of the event, 15 companies from across the Midwest presented to a panel of judges and more than 200 […]
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Hy-Vee Acquires Stake In Iowa Primary, Urgent Care Clinics
Hy-Vee Inc. has become a joint owner of Exemplar Care medical clinics, which will be renamed Hy-Vee Health Exemplar Care and offer direct primary care and 24/7 urgent care where available in West Des Moines, Ankeny and soon Bondurant, Iowa. The clinics will be managed by Hy-Vee Chief Medical Officer Daniel Fick and Exemplar Care’s […]
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Hy-Vee, Soda Health Launch New Smart Benefits Program
Hy-Vee, in partnership with Soda Health, has launched a new Smart Benefits program that allows recipients to receive personalized health and wellness benefits at all Hy-Vee locations across the retailer’s eight-state region. The program is available to participating Medicare Advantage, Medicaid and employer benefits programs, as well as other public organizations. The benefits are personalized […]
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Hy-Vee Names Performers For 2024 INDYCAR Race Weekend
Award-winning artists Luke Combs and Post Malone will lead the entertainment lineup for next summer’s Hy-Vee INDYCAR Race Weekend on July 12-14. Combs will perform on the Hy-Vee Stage on July 13 before the first NTT INDYCAR Series race of the doubleheader weekend. Malone will take the stage on July 14, following the final race […]
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Hy-Vee, Hormel Foods Giving Away Holiday Hams
Hy-Vee Inc. is continuing its annual partnership with Hormel Foods, food pantries and local first responders to give away 5,000 Hormel Cure 81 Hams this season across the grocer’s eight-state region. Part of Hy-Vee’s “Hams for the Holidays” program, the initiative will provide 25,000 meals through 10 Feeding America member food banks in the Midwest. […]
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Hy-Vee Holding OpportUNITY Inclusive Business Summit
Hy-Vee Inc.’s OpportUNITY Inclusive Business Summit, a networking and showcase event set for Jan. 31, will provide an opportunity to advance local minority- and women-owned companies. The Hy-Vee OpportUNITY Inclusive Business Summit, which will be held at the Scott Conference Center on the University of Nebraska Omaha’s Scott campus, will feature an expo offering resources, […]
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Hy-Vee To Host Quarterly Local Brands Summit In November
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee will host its next quarterly Best of Local Brands Summit in November to expand product offerings at its more than 285 retail stores in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Since the Best of Local Brands summits began in 2021, more than 125 new brands have been selected […]