Coal Valley’s mayor said the store “provides convenient access to fresh groceries and quality products while creating jobs and contributing to the continued growth of our community.”
Category: Midwest
The Shelby Report of the Midwest covers grocery retailers, wholesalers and suppliers in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Follow the latest store openings, remodels, leadership changes and market news from the region.
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Independent Store News, Midwest, Private Label Brands
AWG’s Best Choice Targets Thanksgiving Value For Independents
The wholesaler is helping its independent retailers offer customers value this Thanksgiving, including turkey, sides and dessert options.
Posted inSuppliers, Frozen Food, Midwest, Supply Chain News
Detroit Business Families Team Up On $15M Motor City Ice
A new fleet of 11 delivery vehicles serves grocery stores, c-stores, gas stations and other retailers in southeast Michigan.
Posted inExecutive News, Center Store, Frozen Food, Midwest, Produce News, Suppliers
Marzetti Names President Of Retail, Adds 2 Leadership Roles
The appointments are designed to “accelerate this business and position it for long-term growth,” the CEO says.
Posted inSnacks Brands, Center Store, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest, Suppliers
Epic Enters Meat Sticks Category With 4-Variety Launch
Nationwide retail rollout planned for 2027 following Amazon and Sprouts availability.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Midwest, News, Whole Foods
Ohio Replacement Store To Open Nov. 18, Whole Foods Announces
The closing location at 8310 Liberty Way in Mason is about 7 miles from the new store.
Posted inAssociation News, Independent Store News, Midwest
Mackenthun’s Dylan Mackenthun Wins Minnesota’s 38th Best Bagger Contest
The winner earned $600, a trophy and a trip to Vegas to represent his state at the NGA Best Bagger Championship in February.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Midwest, News
Buehler’s Fresh Foods To Acquire 3 Sander’s Stores In Ohio
The stores in Cadiz, Carrollton and Jefferson will bolster the grocer’s home state presence when the deal closes.
Posted inBakery News, Independent Store News, Midwest
Maurer’s Urban Market Brings Lane’s Bakery Classics Back To South Madison
Offering items from Lane’s such as Wisconsin Kringle and layer cakes helps the store as well as the locally loved bakery.
Posted inInternational Retail, Marketing News, Midwest, Northeast, Suppliers, Supply Chain News
Food Export Gathers State, Federal Partners At Fall Meeting In Chicago
Among the presentations, Ammara Bokhari spoke about the role of partnerships in developing the next generation of U.S. exporters.
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, CERTCO Inc., Equipment & Technology, Independent Store News, Midwest
Certco Partners With Recall InfoLink To Speed Food Safety Alerts
The email-based platform allows retailers to receive and act on critical food safety information more quickly.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, Featured News, Grocery Store Layout, Midwest
Kristie Maurer Brings Her Vision To Life In Wisconsin Store
In the works since 2018, Maurer’s Urban Market is the first store for the president of Women Grocers of America.
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Aisle Watch, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Featured News, Midwest
AWG Family Of Brands Rolls Out New Items For Fall, Holiday Seasons
CMMO Tye Anthony: “Every item in this Q3 and Q4 rollout is backed by market research and sales analytics.”
Posted inMarketing News, Midwest, Suppliers
Mueller Yurgae Associates Acquires Timmons Sheehan Company
The two brokers have worked together to grow brands and serve clients, including sharing office space in the Minneapolis area.
Posted inMarketing News, Featured News, Festival Foods, Independent Store News, Midwest, Online Grocery Technology
Festival Foods Launches Loyalty Program Offering Rewards
The grocer has refreshed its guest loyalty program to deliver savings directly at checkout and its updated mobile app and website.
Posted inNew Products, Frozen Food, Midwest, Suppliers
Marzetti Expands New York Bakery Line With 3 New Breads
The new Baked Bites are the brand’s first entry into the frozen snacks category.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Equipment & Technology, Independent Store News, Meijer, Midwest, Nonfood Items, Pharmacy
Meijer Now Accepts Evermore OTC Cards For Medicare Customers
The cards are designed to make it easier for participating Medicare plan members to shop for approved health and wellness items.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Health & Wellness, Midwest, Produce News, Sustainability News
Busch’s Marks 28 Years Of School Tours With Mr. Pat
Pat Grimes, a longtime Busch’s team member who has led the tours since the beginning, makes the tours an interactive learning experience.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Equipment & Technology, Independent Store News, Midwest
Ohio’s Acme Fresh Market Accepting Health Plan Flex Cards
With a swipe of the Flex Card, the system determines which items qualify under the plan’s benefit allowance and applies it automatically.
Posted inMidwest, Center Store, Grocery Research, Meijer, News
Meijer: Value-Seeking Likely To Impact Midwest Halloween Spending
The findings point to a season of familiar traditions on tighter budgets, whether costumes or candy.