The Kroger Co. has announced a summer-long series of 4X Fuel Points events to help customers stretch their budgets and save more on everyday purchases. Using Fuel Points, customers can save up to $35 on their next fill-up from rewards earned on the items they need. Whether customers are shopping for everyday essentials, stocking up […]
Category: Midwest
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Midwest, News, Piggly Wiggly
Bay View Piggly Wiggly Celebrates Grand Reopening Of Reimagined Store
Piggly Wiggly has completed its second major refresh of 2026, celebrating the grand reopening of its Bay View neighborhood store located at 123 W. Oklahoma Ave. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The remodeled store focuses on freshness, convenience and local products, using shopper feedback to modernize the experience while matching the surrounding community’s vibrant aesthetic. Shopper-Driven Upgrades […]
Posted inC-Store News, Featured News, Hy-Vee, Midwest, News
Hy-Vee Selling 21 Fast & Fresh C-Stores To Pump & Pantry
Hy-Vee has agreed to sell 21 standalone Fast & Fresh convenience store locations to Bosselman Pump & Pantry, the Nebraska-based fourth-generation fuel and convenience retailer, the companies announced June 5. The deal is expected to close in July, after which the locations will be rebranded under the Pump & Pantry banner. For Hy-Vee, the divestiture […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest, News
B&R Stores Deploys Simbe’s Tally Inventory Robot In Lincoln, NE
B&R Stores has introduced Simbe’s Store Intelligence platform – powered by the autonomous shelf‑scanning robot Tally – to select locations in Lincoln, Nebraska. The technology captures real‑time, shelf‑level data on product availability, pricing, and placement, giving store teams visibility to respond faster and elevate the shopper experience. “We are committed to delivering the highest quality […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, KeHE Distributors, Midwest, News
KeHE Holiday Show Returns To Chicago With Global Pavilion, Show‑Only Deals
KeHE Distributors will host its 2026 Holiday Show June 10‑11 in Chicago, with more than 900 exhibitors and 1,000 retailers expected. The event also offers virtual access on KeHE CONNECT through June 19. The show focuses on innovation, consumer trends, and seasonal buying, with exclusive show‑only deals designed to help independent retailers and regional chains […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Featured News, Midwest, News, Woodman’s
Wisconsin Grocer Names Woodman CEO, Popp President
Janesville, Wisconsin-based Woodman’s Food Markets has announced a planned executive leadership transition designed to support the employee-owned grocer’s continued growth, organizational stability and long-term strategic vision. Clint Woodman, who previously served as president, has been appointed CEO. He has dedicated his career to the family-led business and has more than three decades of experience with […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Marketing News, Midwest, News, Save A Lot
Save A Lot Spotlighting How Its Stores Cut Meat In-House
Save‑A‑Lot has launched a Fresh Cut Meat campaign, spotlighting the retailer’s commitment to providing customers with fresh, quality meat cut in-store. The campaign highlights a key point of difference from other national grocery chains: Save‑A‑Lot cuts meat fresh in‑store. At stores nationwide, trained meat cutters prepare select beef and pork products daily. “At Save‑A‑Lot, we […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, Featured News, Market Profile, Midwest, News
Indiana Grocers, C-stores See ‘Iffy’ Future Amid Taxes, SNAP Limits
Indiana grocery and convenience retailers are facing mounting pressure from state tax policies, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program restrictions and transportation regulations, according to Joe Lackey, president of the Indiana Grocery & Convenience Store Association. Lackey said while the state is financially stronger this year – “they’re suddenly finding money all kinds of places” – legislators […]