At Jail Breaker Potato Chips, bold flavors are only part of the story. The Kentucky-based brand was built on a bigger idea: that the right opportunity can help someone break a cycle and start over. Based in London, Kentucky, the company was founded by Jamie Mosley, who spent more than 16 years working as a […]
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Natural Grocers To Open Second South Dakota Store In Rapid City
The store Natural Grocers plans to open July 22 at 855 Omaha St. at West Boulevard and Mount Rushmore Road in Rapid City will be its second in South Dakota and also serve Custer, Keystone, Spearfish, Sturgis and other communities. The retailer’s good4u Crew will kick off grand-opening festivities at 8:15 a.m. with a $2,500 donation […]
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Busch’s Fresh Food Market Celebrates ‘Cherryfest’ Season
Busch’s Fresh Food Market is celebrating Michigan’s cherry season with Cherryfest, running July 13-Aug. 9. Premium sweet cherries from Third Coast Fruit Co. in Traverse City will be available at all 16 stores operated by the family-owned supermarket chain, alongside more than 20 cherry-inspired products including pies, sauces, brats, bread, coffee, wine and candles. “Michigan’s […]
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KeHE Holiday Show Draws 5K Attendees In Chicago, Awards 16 Suppliers
KeHE Distributors wrapped its 2026 KeHE Holiday Show in Chicago and virtually in the KeHE CONNECT platform, drawing more than 5,000 in-person attendees across two days of buying, education and connection in preparation for the holiday season. In her President’s Address, Deb Conklin, KeHE president and CEO, outlined the shifting economic landscape that distributors, retailers […]
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Hy-Vee Launches GLP-1 Wellness Program
Hy-Vee has introduced a new GLP-1 wellness program designed to help people maximize the benefits of their GLP-1 treatment through better nutrition choices and targeted side effect management. The six-week, self-guided online program is scheduled to begin in mid-July and is open to anyone ages 18 and older. Free sign-up is available to the first […]
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Hy-Vee Recognized As A ‘Most Patriotic Company’ By Newsweek
Hy-Vee has been named one of America’s Most Patriotic Companies by Newsweek magazine, earning a perfect 5/5 rating for its support for veterans and active-duty military members. The Midwest supermarket joined Delta Airlines, FedEx and Home Depot in earning a perfect score. Hy-Vee‘s patriotic efforts fall under its “Hy-Vee Homefront” program, a multi-faceted initiative dedicated […]
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Kroger Hires Former McDonald’s CPO To Lead HR
Emilee De Martino has been named The Kroger Co.’s EVP and chief people officer, succeeding Tim Massa, who recently announced his retirement. De Martino plans to begin her time at Kroger by visiting with employees in stores, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities and offices across the country. De Martino joins Kroger from McDonald’s Corp., where she […]
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Walmart, Constellation Sign Nuclear Power Purchase Deal In IL
Walmart and Constellation have announced a long-term nuclear power purchase agreement for emissions-free electricity from Constellation’s Dresden Clean Energy Center in Illinois. The agreement includes about 176 MW of wholesale supply, including 30 MW of expanded generating capacity, and marks Walmart‘s first nuclear PPA – among the first of its kind between a large retailer and […]