D&W Fresh Market in Grand Rapids, Michigan, partnered with a neighboring fitness studio, Spoke Cycle and Strength, for a free community event tied to its Spring Refresh marketing campaign. Located just two doors apart in the same plaza, the partners held free yoga and cycling group workouts that connected healthy routines with a reason to […]
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OGA Names Ewig Executive Director Following Mullins’ Retirement
The Ohio Grocers Association (OGA) has named Joe Ewig as executive director, following the retirement of President and CEO Kristin Mullins after 36 years with the organization. Ewig brings more than 13 years of government affairs and public policy experience related to the retail food and beverage industry to the role. He previously served as […]
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New Rewards Program Offers Fresh Thyme Shoppers More Savings
Fresh Thyme Market, a Midwest-based better-for-you grocer, has added MyThyme Rewards Points to its loyalty program to provide customers with more savings and added flexibility. Shoppers will receive 10 points for every dollar spent, with no cap on points earned. Current members will be automatically enrolled in the new system, with no action required. New […]
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Schnucks Completes Store Renovations In Ladue, MO
The Schnucks in Ladue, Missouri, will host a customer appreciation event May 1-3 to celebrate the completion of its store remodel. The 59,000-square-foot store at 8867 Ladue Road has served the city of Ladue since 1962 and at the current location since 1993. It employs 156 teammates. Customer appreciation events The festivities begin at noon […]
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Kroger Lands Platinum Rating For Career Growth In Workforce Analysis
The Kroger Co. announced it has received a Platinum rating in a workforce analysis by the Burning Glass Institute and the Schultz Family Foundation, highlighting companies creating pathways for career growth, mobility and long-term opportunity. The analysis evaluated the career progression of more than 12 million workers across about 1,750 U.S. employers to identify companies […]
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Anheuser-Busch Doubles U.S. Manufacturing Investment To $600M
St. Louis — Anheuser-Busch is increasing its investment in its U.S. operations to $600 million across 2025 and 2026. The new figure doubles a previously announced $300 million commitment. The announcement is part of Anheuser-Busch’s ongoing Brewing Futures initiative and builds on the company’s more than 165-year legacy of investing in its people, breweries and […]
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Kroger Celebrates $2.2M Store Remodel In Pekin, IL
On April 23, Kroger celebrated the completion of a nearly $2.2 million renovation of its store at 1607 Broadway in Pekin, Illinois. “The remodeling reflects the changing needs and interests of our customers, ” said Mike Goodwin, president of Kroger Central Division. “We added features and upgrades that make the store’s layout more appealing than […]
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B&R Stores Acquires Family Fare Store From SpartanNash
B&R Stores Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire SpartanNash’s Family Fare store at 1815 Court St. in Beatrice, Nebraska, with the transaction expected to close April 30. Following the acquisition, the store will undergo renovations in the coming months and will be converted to a Russ’s Market. The company will retain the current […]