For the second consecutive year, the 2023 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give raised $1.25 million to help stock the shelves of 268 food pantries across the Midwest. Including this year’s event at Blythefield Country Club, which was won by Ireland’s Leona Maguire, the Meijer LPGA Classic has generated nearly $10 million for Simply Give. […]
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Stakeholders Gather for NGA Meeting On Healthy Benefit Cards
The National Grocers Association held a first meeting June 8 to discuss solutions for providing access to healthy benefit cards in high-need communities served by independent grocers. The association convened 30 stakeholders from across the healthy benefit card industry, including health insurance companies, payment networks, point-of-sale system providers and independent community grocers. Healthy benefit programs, […]
Posted inPackaging News, Amazon Fresh, Deli News, Midwest, Whole Foods
ProAmpac Introduces Shelf-Stable Fresh Sandwich Packaging
Cincinnati, Ohio-based ProAmpac has introduced a fiber-based Modified Atmosphere Packaging RAP Sandwich Wedge to the North American market. Designed for sandwiches and wraps, this package launches the concept of modified atmosphere packaging to a fiber-based format. By combining the benefits of modified atmosphere packaging with sustainable fiber materials, ProAmpac addresses the demand for reduced food […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
Kroger’s CPO Shares How Company Champions Associates
The Kroger Co.’s Chief People Officer and SVP Tim Massa joined the Society for Human Resource Management’s annual meeting in Las Vegas for a discussion on how Kroger creates “people champions.” “Kroger is an amazing place for associates to build their careers,” Massa said in a statement. “We have team members who come from every […]
Posted inNatural Grocers, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest
Chicken Focus Of ‘Meet Your Farmer’ Film From Natural Grocers
Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers is promoting the second short film in its “Meet Your Farmer” film series, “It’s Just Chicken.” The short is centered around the founders of Mary’s Free Range Chicken, and how they raise non-GMO and organic birds. Mary’s farming practices differ from commercial factory farm operations. All of the chickens have free-range […]
Posted inGiant Food, Corporate Store News, Northeast
Giant Food To Again Host National Capital Barbecue Battle
For the eighth consecutive year, Giant Food will be the title sponsor of the Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle, which is set for June 24-25 in Washington D.C. Now in its 31st year, the event benefits USO National Capital District, the Capital Area Food Bank and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the National Capital Area. […]
Posted inBashas', Corporate Store News, Home Page Latest News, West
Bashas’ Promotes Steve Mayer To President
In a letter shared with The Shelby Report, The Raley’s Companies has promoted Steve Mayer as president of Chandler, Arizona-based Bashas’ Operating Company. In his new position, Mayer will lead the Bashas’ organization in Arizona and New Mexico, including all store and distribution center operations, as well as sales and merchandising. He will continue to […]
Posted inHy-Vee, Independent Store News, Midwest
Largest Hy-Vee Store To Date Debuts In Gretna, NE
The 135,000-square-foot reimagined grocery store Hy-Vee Inc. has opened in Gretna, Nebraska, is the company’s largest location to date and is accompanied by a 6,300-square-foot Aisles Online grocery delivery and pickup service and an adjacent 4,250-square-foot Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh convenience store. “We are excited to announce the opening of our newest state-of-the-art flagship store […]