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 […]
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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 […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Meijer, Midwest, News
Volunteer Registration Open For Meijer LPGA Classic For Simply Give
Volunteer registration is open for the 2025 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give, with tournament representatives seeking more than 1,400 volunteers to support western Michigan’s stop on the women’s professional golf tour June 9-15. The Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give features 144 of the top female players in the world for a four-day, 72-hole […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Food City, Southeast
K-VA-T Food Stores Selects SymphonyAI For Customer Analytics
K-VA-T has implemented SymphonyAI’s CINDE Connected Retail platform to deepen customer insights across all key business functions, including supply chain, merchandising, shelf planning, assortment and promotion optimization. With CINDE Connected Retail, K-VA-T is expanding its customer data-driven operations with greater speed to insights at scale internally and in collaboration with its CPG supplier ecosystem. With […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Festival Foods, Midwest, News
Festival Foods Recognizes 2024 Business Partners Of The Year
Festival Foods has recognized Johnston’s Bakery, Upshop, Molson Coors and PepsiCo Beverages North America as its 2024 Business Partners of the Year. These four companies have shown a commitment to Festival’s values, while also working collaboratively to provide a best-in-class guest experience. Johnston’s Bakery, a Wisconsin-based company, has partnered with Festival Foods for more than […]