Midwestern grocer to hold ‘Best of Local Brands’ summits throughout 2021
Looking to expand and enhance the product mix across its market areas, Hy-Vee next year plans to host quarterly “Best of Local Brands” summits.
West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee said it’s now accepting submissions from local vendors for the Best of Brand summits online through sourcing partner RangeMe at rangeme.com/hyveelocalsummit. The Midwestern food and drug retailer is seeking “retail ready” products in the grocery, produce, deli, general merchandise, frozen, dairy, and health and beauty aids categories.
The summits will be organized according to Hy-Vee’s eight-state trade area more than 275 stores in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin and consist of 15- to 30-minute virtual presentations from selected suppliers.
Hy-Vee to start hosting quarterly Best of Local Brand Summits
Canton Daily Ledger
WEST DES MOINES, IOWA Hy-Vee, Inc. has announced 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.
Hy-Vee is currently accepting submissions for its Best of Brands summits online at www.rangeme.com/hyveelocalsummit in the following categories of retail ready products: grocery, produce, deli, general merchandise, frozen, dairy, and health and beauty care.
The summits will be organized by the eight states Hy-Vee operates in and will consist of 15- to 30-minute virtual presentations from selected suppliers. Summit dates are: Feb. 10-12, May 11-13, Aug. 4-6, and Nov. 3-5.
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“An increasing number of Hy-Vee customers would like to be able to purchase from local vendors during their grocery shopping process whether in store or via our Aisles Online grocery pickup and delivery service,” said Darren Baty, executive VP and chief merchandising officer for Hy-Vee. “Supporting small, local businesses is important to us, and these quarterly summits will enable vendors in our eight-state region to present their products directly to our purchasing team, and in return will ensure our team is aware of all of the incredible, locally-made products that we can share with our customers.”
ECRM and RangeMe are helping Hy-Vee source, qualify and connect suppliers with the appropriate buyers. All sourcing and product submissions will be made through RangeMe, and ECRM will qualify suppliers, create curated meeting schedules and facilitate face-to-face meeting execution with Hy-Vee buyers to introduce new and innovative products into the marketplace.
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Hy-Vee is calling on vendors in its eight-state region to show their wares. Hy-Vee is kicking off quarterly âBest of Local Brandsâ 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.
Hy-Vee is currently accepting submissions for its âBest of Brandsâ summits online in the following categories: retail-ready products: grocery, produce, deli, general merchandise, frozen, dairy, and health and beauty care.
The summits will be organized by state and will consist of 15- to 30-minute virtual presentations from selected suppliers. Summit dates are: Feb. 10 to 12, May 11 to 13, and Aug. 4 to 6, and Nov. 3-5.
Digital Editor Hy-Vee is searching for local products in produce category as well as in grocery, deli, general merchandise, frozen, dairy, and health and beauty care.
Hy-Vee, Inc. is meeting the growing demand for more locally-made products in its aisles by hosting quarterly âBest of Local Brandsâ summits in 2021. The summits will help expand and enhance the product offerings at its more than 275 retail stores in eight states.
The West Des Moines, Iowa-based retailer is currently accepting submissions for âBest of Brandsâ online at www.rangeme.com/hyveelocalsummit in the following categories of retail ready products: grocery, produce, deli, general merchandise, frozen, dairy, and health and beauty care.