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Hy-Vee launching ship-to-home services

Hy-Vee Inc., the West Des Moines-based grocer with more than 285 retail stores in eight states, has launched two websites with ship-to-home services: Hy-VeeDeals.com and ShopPetShip.com. The websites will make a variety of bulk grocery products, home goods …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Dec 23, 2021
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Hy-Vee plans expansion outside Midwest

Des Moines Register: West Des Moines-based supermarket chain Hy-Vee intends to expand into four new states and build its third distribution center in Nashville, Tenn., opening more than 20 new stores in the next four years. …
By BPC Staff | Dec 22, 2021
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Hy-Vee’s ‘Best of Local Brands’ summit set for February

Hy-Vee Inc. will host its fifth “Best of Local Brands” summit Feb. 16-18, the West Des Moines-based company announced. The summit is one way the grocer expands its product offerings in its more than 280 …
By BPC Staff | Dec 22, 2021
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Adventureland Resort acquired by Palace Entertainment; new owner plans expansions

Palace Entertainment, a subsidiary of global amusement park operator Parques Reunidos, today announced its acquisition of Adventureland Resort in Altoona. Adventureland, which has been a family-owned business since opening in 1974, will become part of …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Dec 21, 2021
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Malo restaurant owners make $2.3 million offer to buy former Des Moines Social Club

Des Moines Register: Another purchaser has emerged for the building that housed the Des Moines Social Club — this time, a group of buyers with local ties and a vested interest in the building. The Des …
By BPC Staff | Dec 17, 2021
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Casey’s completes acquisition of 40 stores from Pilot Corp.

Casey’s General Stores Inc. announced Thursday that it has closed on its previously announced $220 million acquisition of 40 stores from Pilot Corp. The Ankeny-based convenience store chain said the acquisition gives Casey’s immediate scale in the …
By BPC Staff | Dec 17, 2021
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NOTEBOOK: A look at more Iowa companies offering caregiving benefits

Earlier this month, the Business Record published a story through our Fearless initiative about how more companies are offering caregiving benefits in an attempt to attract and retain employees. 

These benefits include child care, elder …
By EMILY KESTEL | Dec 15, 2021
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Fareway to give ‘thank-you bonuses’ to more than 10,000 employees

More than 10,000 employees of Fareway Stores Inc. will receive bonus pay up to $500 as a thank-you for their work during 2021. According to a news release, the bonus checks will be distributed on …
By BPC Staff | Dec 15, 2021
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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Resale is making gains in December holiday gift shopping

Until a few years ago, many people would likely not have considered giving a secondhand gift for the holidays (unless it was for a white elephant gift exchange). But as thrifting grows more popular, mostly …
By SARAH BOGAARDS | Dec 14, 2021
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Casey’s donating $10,000, bottled water to tornado-ravaged states

Casey’s General Stores Inc. is donating $10,000 to the American Red Cross to support disaster relief in the six-state area hammered by tornadoes Friday night and early Saturday, the Ankeny-based company announced. In addition, through …
By BPC Staff | Dec 13, 2021
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