Meijer reported that its fourth Meijer Team Gives program resulted in surprise donations to nearly 500 nonprofits in Midwest communities. “Meijer Team Gives is a deeply personal program for us because it allows our team members across the Midwest to support non-profits making a meaningful impact in their communities,” said Rick Keyes, president and CEO of […]
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Posted inExecutive News, Fareway, Midwest
Fareway Promotes Several Executives To New Roles
Fareway Stores Inc. and CEO Reynolds W. Cramer have shared several recent personnel moves. The promotions, which took effective immediately, include: Tom Laven to SVP of retail operations. He has been with the company since 1982. Theresa McLaughlin to SVP of human resources. She has served Fareway since 2011. Bryan Greiner to VP of the […]
Posted inNorthgate Market, Independent Store News, West
Northgate González Market Celebrates Community Leaders With JUNTOS Awards
Northgate González Market celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring 12 community leaders with the 2024 JUNTOS Awards. This annual ceremony, hosted at its corporate headquarters, highlighted the commitment of leaders dedicated to uplifting Latino communities across Southern California. “At Northgate Market, we believe in the power of unity and giving back to the communities that have supported […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Health & Wellness, Midwest
The Kroger Co. To Host Nourishing Change Conference
Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co., has scheduled the Nourishing Change Conference, an inclusive summit on the future of health and well-being in America, for May 13-15, 2025, in Cincinnati, Ohio. This event is designed to explore the transformative power of nutrition, consumer product goods, technology, pharmacy, clinic, retail and other health […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Health & Wellness, National, Walmart
Walmart Introduces Same-Day Pharmacy Delivery
Walmart is expanding delivery offerings, integrating pharmacy medications and general merchandise into one single delivery order. The new offering is available in six states: Arkansas, Missouri, New York, Nevada, South Carolina and Wisconsin. By the end of January, Walmart’s pharmacy delivery is expected to be available in 49 states, reaching millions of customers. Pharmacy delivery […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Associated Food Stores, West
AFS Wins Global Awards At CAB Annual Conference
Associated Food Stores (AFS) received two awards at the recent Certified Angus Beef (CAB) Annual Conference for excellence in retail distribution and execution of initiatives. AFS earned the “CAB Retail Distributor Marketer of the Year” award and was ranked third globally for sales volume, receiving the “CAB Retail Distributor No. 3 Sales Volume” award. The […]
Posted inFresh Thyme, Independent Store News, Midwest, Online Grocery Technology
Fresh Thyme Market Expands Afresh Store Ordering To Foodservice
Fresh Thyme Market, a better-for-you Midwest grocer, is rolling out Afresh Store Ordering for Food Service. With this addition, Afresh gives Fresh Thyme the ability to tap into AI that is built for the nuances of fresh foods to deliver high quality ordering and inventory management for deli and prepared foods. Fresh Thyme is on […]
Posted inFestival Foods, Independent Store News, Midwest
Skogen’s Festival Foods To Open New Store In Hudson, WI
Skogen’s Festival Foods will hold a grand opening Nov. 8 for a new store at 1616 Crest View Drive in Hudson, Wisconsin, its 42nd location in the state. “The Hudson community has been very welcoming,” said Mark Skogen, president and CEO of Skogen’s Festival Foods. “We’re looking forward to meeting more of our guests and providing them […]