Meijer is lowering prices by up to 50 percent on nearly 200 school supplies and grocery items ahead of the 2026-27 school year, including more than 50 supplies priced under $1. The Grand Rapids, Michigan-based retailer’s promotion runs through Sept. 8 and covers both Meijer brand and national-brand items commonly found on classroom supply lists […]
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AppCard Launches Grocer-Branded Card With Neighborhood Fresh
AppCard has launched a grocer-branded credit card program with Neighborhood Fresh, bringing payment-linked rewards once limited to national chains to independent grocers.
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Snack & Nut Company JBSS Announces Succession Plan
Jasper B. Sanfilippo Jr., currently president and COO of John B. Sanfilippo & Son Inc., will become CEO effective Oct. 1. He succeeds Chairman and CEO Jeffrey T. Sanfilippo, who will transition to executive chairman. Frank S. Pellegrino, currently EVP and CFO, has been promoted to president and CFO, also effective Oct. 1. Elgin, Illinois-based […]
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Kauffman Named To Succeed Koch As CFO At AWG
Former BJ’s Wholesale Club executive Kelly Kauffman will fill the role of Gary Koch, who is retiring at year’s end.
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Jail Breaker Chips Pairs Bold Flavor With Second-Chance Mission At Meijer
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 […]