Forty employees of Whole Foods Market have joined its ranks of Certified Cheese Professionals (CCPs), the highest level of achievement in the field. From production techniques and ripening processes to distribution and storage, the CCP exam is known for its comprehensive coverage of the cheese industry. Whole Foods Market’s newest CCPs completed the process after […]
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Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Midwest
The Kroger Co. Predicts Top Five Food Trends Of 2025
The Kroger Co. revealed its top five food trends for 2025, with food dupes, hot peppers and fermented flavors among the customer behaviors and anticipated popular items for the year ahead. The predictions are developed by Kroger’s team of food experts, including Our Brands’ product developers, chefs, buyers, culinary specialists and Kroger’s retail data science arm, […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Midwest, Online Grocery Technology
The Kroger Co., Avery Dennison Eye Improved Inventory Tracking
Mentor, Ohio-based Avery Dennison will begin working with Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. to build a better associate and customer experience through RFID inventory automation technology. The collaboration makes item-level digital identification possible, enabling more frequent and accurate inventory information to maximize freshness and reduce waste. “Our work with Avery Dennison will improve inventory visibility, which means […]
Posted inDeli News, Midwest, Schnucks
Schnucks Rolling Out Dietz & Watson’s Deli Products
Schnuck Markets Inc. has announced plans to feature Dietz & Watson’s premium meats and artisan cheeses at its grocery stores beginning next month. The store’s delis will begin the conversion to Dietz & Watson products in early November, with a full transition anticipated by early December. “Just like Schnucks, Dietz & Watson is family owned […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Midwest
AWG, Mission Tiger Boosting Middle School Sports
Tony the Tiger and Kellogg’s Frosted FlakesMission Tiger teamed up with Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG) through DonorsChoose for a $55,000 donation to support sports at Northeast Middle and other Kansas City schools. Since 2019, Tony the Tiger and Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes have embarked on a mission to give more kids access to sports with […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest
Meijer Directs Donations To More Than 500 Midwest Nonprofits
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 […]
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 […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Southwest
The Kroger Co. Opens New Marketplace Store In Melissa, TX
The Kroger Co.’s Dallas Division has opened a Kroger Marketplace store in Melissa, Texas, marking the company’s first new store in North Texas since 2019. The 123,000-square-foot store, located at 2721 Sam Rayburn Highway, is an investment of $36 million in the community, providing access to more than 35,000 fresh products and creating some 300 […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Foodtown, Northeast
Foodtown Of Grand Street Celebrates Opening In Brooklyn
Allegiance Retail Services and co-op member and store owner Nasri Abed held the grand opening for the 10,000-square-foot Foodtown of Grand Street on Oct. 11 in the East Williamsburg community of Brooklyn, New York. “This new Foodtown location is not just a supermarket. It’s a celebration of East Williamsburg’s rich cultural tapestry, and it offers […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Wakefern
Wakefern Reports $20.1B Retail Sales At Annual Meeting
Wakefern Food Corp. Chairman Sean McMenamin addressed shareholders, store management and staff during the company’s annual shareholders’ meeting Oct. 17 at the Hilton in Parsippany, New Jersey. Wakefern reported retail sales of $20.1 billion for the 52-week fiscal year ending Sept. 28, a 2.2 percent increase from the prior year. Cooperative members opened four ShopRite […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Executive News, Midwest
AWG Adds Cosentino To Board Of Directors
Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG) has appointed John Cosentino to fill an open position on its board of directors. Cosentino is an owner and VP of Cosentino Group, serving alongside his brothers and cousins, all of whom learned the trade from their fathers, Dante and Jerry, who founded the company in 1948. He has been […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Rouses Market, Southeast
New Biloxi Store Is Fifth For Rouses Markets In Mississippi
Rouses Markets celebrated the grand opening of its fifth location in Mississippi with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 16 at 2384 Pass Road in Biloxi. The event featured Biloxi Mayor Andrew “Fo-Fo” Gilich, local dignitaries and Rouses Markets CEO Donny Rouse, who welcomed the community to the 60,000-square-foot store. The location, Rouses’ 66th overall, expands the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Food City, Southeast
Food City Opens New Store In Ocoee, TN
Food City held a grand opening Oct. 16 for a new 46,000-square-foot store on Whitewater Drive in Ocoee, Tennessee. “We are excited to be joining the Ocoee retail community and look forward to serving the residents of Ocoee and Polk County,” said Steven C. Smith, Food City president and CEO. The location includes an in-store […]
Posted inHy-Vee, Executive News, Midwest
Hy-Vee President Tweeten To Retire In Early 2025
Hy-Vee President Donna Tweeten, the first woman in the Iowa-based grocery chain’s history to serve in that role, has announced her retirement, effective Jan. 24. Tweeten, who became president in late 2022, has guided Hy-Vee’s brand and image strategy and helped double its size during her tenure with the company. Under her leadership, Hy-Vee also […]