Posted inIndependent Store News, Meijer, Midwest, News

Meijer Prepares To Open Independence Market In Clarkston, MI

Independence Market, a new neighborhood concept by Meijer, will open April 30 at 5820 Waldon Road in Clarkston, Michigan.  The 50,000-square-foot store will provide a grocery destination for customers from Clarkston and Independence Township, including the new Waldon Village development. “Independence Market is committed to serving our new neighbors with value and convenience that makes […]

Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest, SpartanNash

SpartanNash Adds Neighborhood Heroes Discount To Rewards Program

SpartanNash has launched the Neighborhood Heroes Program, an initiative providing students, educators, active-duty military and veterans, nurses and first responders with a 50 percent discount on an annual online shopping membership at company-operated stores. With a membership, these community members will receive a variety of benefits, including: Unlimited free grocery pickup, including same-day; 10 percent […]

Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Midwest, News

AWG Reports Record Results, Other Milestones

Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG) reported net sales for the cooperative of $11.5 billion, up 2.41 percent, and consolidated company sales of $12.1 billion. AWG distributed a record $286.2 million of year-end patronage immediately following its annual shareholders meeting March 25. The total distribution of cooperative benefits returned to shareholders – including […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, Schnucks

Schnucks Markets Begins Renovating Store In Mahomet, IL

Schnucks Markets Inc. has begun remodeling its store at 202 Eastwood Drive in Mahomet, Illinois.  The project is expected to be completed this fall. Schnucks acquired the 38,000-square-foot location, which has 74 employees, in 2020. The store will remain open daily during the renovation, and customers can continue to use Schnucks Delivers through Instacart. Highlights […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Hy-Vee, Midwest

Hy-Vee RedMedia Expands Advertising With Instacart’s Carrot Ads

Hy-Vee RedMedia will enhance its advertising capabilities by using Instacart Carrot Ads, creating a more personalized experience across Hy-Vee.com. Instacart’s Carrot Ads solution will deliver advertiser demand from more than 7,000 brands, helping Hy-Vee create more relevant experiences that drive personalized customer recommendations and product discovery. The integration will give Hy-Vee RedMedia access to Instacart’s […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, National, News, The Kroger Co.

Kroger Files Legal Response, Levels Counterclaims Against Albertsons

The Kroger Co. has filed an answer and counterclaims to the complaint brought by Albertsons in the Delaware Court of Chancery, in connection with the previous merger agreement between the two companies, which was terminated in December. The court filing that Kroger issued stated that while “[it] was working diligently to seek regulatory approval and […]