ABA: 2021 Imperatives: Remain Vigilant, Build on Momentum

Executives are hoping that next year vaccines will largely eradicate the pandemic and that the industry will have an opportunity to build on growing engagement with consumers.

Global Appetite for Cookies up 31.6% During COVID-19

December 23, 2020 Top

For National Cookie Day TOP Data analyzed consumer tracking data of visits to cookie stores, online shopping data, and a 1,000 person survey to determine people’s increased appetite for cookies.

Hy-Vee to Start Hosting Quarterly “Best of Local Brands” Summits in 2021

December 23, 2020 Hy-Vee

Hy-Vee, Inc. announces that it will start hosting quarterly “Best of Local Brands” summits in 2021 to expand and enhance the product offerings at its more than 275 retail stores in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

Meijer Joins Consortium to Reinvent the Retail Bag

December 23, 2020 Meijer

Meijer announced that it’s joined the Beyond the Bag Initiative aimed at identifying, testing and implementing sustainable solutions to move beyond the single-use plastic bag.

SpartanNash Foundation Grants $400,000 To More Than 100 Community Food Pantries This Holiday Season, Equivalent To 4 Million Meals

December 23, 2020 SpartanNash

The SpartanNash Foundation today announced its recent scan campaign to provide hunger relief raised $320,070 to support more than 100 local food pantries and food banks in Michigan, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, Ohio, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.