Buehler’s hosts ESPN and Ohio’s Best Bagger Competition

Recently, Buehler’s Fresh Foods hosted the nationally-televised Ohio’s Best Bagger Competition at their Milltown location in Wooster, Ohio, where ESPN filmed the entire event. To celebrate ESPN’s Ocho Programming, the event is scheduled to air, Saturday, August 8 at 5 pm on ESPN2.

At the Ohio Grocery Baggers Bowl 2020, 22 contestants faced off to win the coveted Ceramic Bag Award, $1,000 and a trip to San Diego to compete for the National Bagging Championship at the National Grocer Associations National Convention.

Tune in and find out who will represent Ohio in Las Vegas at the National Competition – and a chance to win $10,000!

Buehler’s Fresh Foods has competed in the Ohio Grocery Best Bagger Competition for the past 17 years, proudly holding the National Championship title in 2016 secured by Brady Long. Buehler’s has held the Ohio Champion title four years in a row. “Each year Buehler’s enroll our top four baggers in the state OGA contest,” according to Rich Bidinger, Director of Operations.

Bagging contestants are judged by the speed of bagging, proper bag-building technique, weight distribution in the bag, as well as style, attitude, and appearance. Contestants for the Ohio Competition are chosen through local competitions throughout the year.

“Buehler’s Fresh Foods is happy to both host and participate in the Ohio’s Best Bagger Competition. Having won this competition four times in a row from 2015 through 2018, we’re anxious to get back to our winning ways in support of the Ohio Grocers Association.” remarked, Dan Shanahan, President and CEO of Buehler’s Fresh Foods.

Buehler’s Fresh Foods grocery store was founded in 1929 by E.L. Buehler and his wife, Helen. The family moved the business in 1932 to Wooster, and, after four generations, grew to 13 stores serving the northeast Ohio market. In 2017, Buehler’s became an ESOP (employee stock ownership program) with the belief that selling to their own employees was the best way to assure the continuation of the innovative and creative spirit that made the chain a benchmark for independent grocers.

The Ohio Grocers Association is the leading voice and advocate for Ohio’s grocery industry, and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.

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Buehler’s Healthy Living Program Expands to Orrville store

Buehler’s Fresh Foods announces Healthy Living Program at Orrville

Buehler’s Fresh Foods recently launched their Healthy Living program in Orrville, focusing on providing over 3,000 healthy items at affordable prices. As consumers continue to look for ways to eat healthier, Buehler’s is committed to providing a diverse selection of products throughout the entire store. The program highlights items that fall into four main healthy living categories, including organic, gluten free, vegan and non GMO. Additional items, such as sugar free, keto and low carb have been added to the program as well.

Daniel P. Shanahan, Healthy Living Project Coordinator says, “We are excited to present our healthy living program at our Orrville store. Our goal is to provide a wide variety of items across all departments focusing on attributes like organic, gluten free, vegan, non GMO and more. Signage has been added throughout every aisle to identify Healthy Living items and highlight item attributes. We are happy to provide a large selection of items that are consistent with the evolving dietary needs of our customers.”

Buehler’s Orrville store is the sixth to be reconfigured with a focus on adding more products in the vegan, gluten free, non-GMO and organic categories. It joins Buehler’s Wooster Milltown, Wooster Towne Market, Ashland, Medina River Styx and Medina Forest Meadows in the Healthy Living program. Buehler’s plans to expand this program to all 13 of their stores by 2021.

About Buehler’s Fresh Foods: Buehler’s Fresh Foods is an employee-owned company (ESOP) and operates thirteen Buehler’s Fresh Foods supermarkets located in Wooster (2), Orrville, Wadsworth, Medina (2), Ashland, New Philadelphia, Dover, Jackson Township (Canton), Coshocton, Portage Lakes (Green) and Massillon, Ohio.

Buehler’s Fresh Foods is committed to environmentally responsible behavior, local sourcing of product and supporting the communities in which we operate. For more information visit www.buehlers.com.

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Buehler’s Partners with Adaptive Sports Program of Ohio

Buehler’s Fresh Foods Partners With the Adaptive Sports Program of Ohio

Buehler’s Fresh Foods recently raised just over $10,000 at their registers for the Adaptive Sports Program of Ohio (ASPO) “Ability to Play” campaign. Buehler’s customers and employees are to thank for this extraordinary effort. These funds are especially crucial during these critical days of COVID-19 and allow ASPO to safely provide health and wellness activities for individuals living with disabilities. “We are very fortunate to live in a community that supports and empowers athletes with disabilities. On behalf of all of us at ASPO, we cannot thank you enough for your generosity,” said Lisa Followay, President and CEO of ASPO.Lisa Followay and her son, Casey, are a significant source of inspiration and force behind Ohio having the resources and funding for folks who must use adaptive sporting equipment. Buehler’s is honored to assist them with their mission.

“As President of the Board of Directors for ASPO, I would personally like to thank our customers at Buehler’s Fresh Foods for their generous donations made at our July register campaign. Thanks to all of you, we reached our goal of raising more than $10,000 to support our athletes and programs,” explained Jeff Tomassetti, Produce and Floral Director at Buehler’s Fresh Foods and ASPO Board of Directors Member.

If you missed the campaign and would like to donate to ASPO, visit their website: www.adaptivesportsohio.org.

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About Buehler’s Fresh Foods: Buehler’s Fresh Foods, an employee-owned company, operates 13 Buehler’s Fresh Foods Supermarkets located in Wooster, Orrville, Wadsworth, Medina, Ashland, New Philadelphia, Dover, Jackson Township, Coshocton, and Portage Lakes (Green), and Massillon, Ohio. For more information, visit www.buehlers.com.

About ASPO: ASPO is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to remove barriers to ensure that individuals with physical disabilities have a chance to play and utilize sport to elevate ability and empower futures. Founded in Wooster in 2009, ASPO is currently the largest organization in Ohio offering adaptive sport opportunities to athletes with disabilities. ASPO provides all adaptive equipment necessary for individuals with disabilities to play sports. Community-based programs include sled hockey, wheelchair rugby, power wheelchair soccer and more. Additionally, ASPO has pioneered interscholastic adaptive sport programs, including wheelchair basketball and adaptive track and field, enabling students with disabilities the opportunity to represent their schools like their non-disabled peers.

 

 

For more information on Buehler’s partnership with ASPO, please contact:
• Lisa Followay, President and CEO, ASPO at 330-317-5259 or director@adaptivesportsohio.org
• Kathy Bailey, Consumer Affairs, Buehler’s Fresh Foods at 330-264-4355 or kbailey@buehlers.com

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Buehler’s Offers Online Shopping at Massillon store

Buehler’s Fresh Foods now offers online grocery shopping at their Massillon store. Customers can choose to order groceries online for curbside pickup – or shop in-store if they prefer.

Along with Massillon, Buehler’s now offers online shopping at these locations –  Wooster Milltown, Orrville, Canton, Medina River Styx and Forest Meadows, New Philadelphia, Dover, Portage Lakes,  Ashland, Coshocton and Wadsworth –  providing  shoppers with a way to shop without stepping inside the store.

The online shopping service, powered by Buehler’s partner Freshop, allows customers to order groceries, create shopping lists, get coupons, and access weekly ads on the store’s website. Shop Online: www.buehlers.com

”Buehler’s has always been known for top-notch customer service and the finest quality, best tasting foods,” stated Dan Shanahan, President and CEO of Buehler’s. “Customers appreciate the ease of having an entire virtual grocery at their fingertips, and trust our personal shoppers to hand select their order. We are excited to bring our online shopping services to Massillon.”

Buehler’s Online Shopping allows shoppers to:

• shop on your computer or mobile device at www.buehlers.com, or use Buehler’s app (iOS or Android)
• pay online for their order
• have trained personal shoppers who hand-pick and assemble each order
• try it free. The $1.95 service fee is waived on the customer’s first three orders with Promo Code SAVETIME
• select date and time for pick-up order
• shop from their clickable weekly ad – add items directly into your shopping cart from the online ad
• see all available varieties of sale items while you view the weekly ad

All Buehler’s customers – including online shoppers – have the store’s guarantee of the freshest quality foods.

Buehler’s Fresh Foods was one of the first supermarkets in Ohio to offer customers online grocery shopping with curbside pick-up. They continually look for ways to improve customer experiences.

Buehler’s Fresh Foods grocery store was founded in 1929 by E.L. Buehler and his wife, Helen. The family moved the business in 1932 to Wooster, and, after four generations, grew to 13 stores serving the northeast Ohio market. In 2017, Buehler’s became an ESOP (employee stock ownership program) with the belief that selling to their own employees was the best way to assure the continuation of the innovative and creative spirit which made the chain a benchmark for independent grocers.

Buehler’s Fresh Foods operates thirteen Buehler’s Fresh Foods supermarkets located in Wooster (2), Orrville, Wadsworth, Medina (2), Ashland, New Philadelphia, Dover, Jackson Township (Canton), Coshocton, Portage Lakes (Green) and Massillon, Ohio.

Buehler’s Fresh Foods is committed to environmentally responsible behavior, local sourcing of product and supporting the communities in which we operate. For more information visit www.buehlers.com.

Freshop is the leading online grocery platform for independent grocers, powering websites for over 1,200 stores in 44 states and 10 countries. Their goal is to equip retailers with the tools to compete in today’s digital marketplace. Store branded websites and apps, and a user-friendly dashboard give retailers complete control over their digital offerings. Learn more about how partnering with Freshop helps retailers compete online at freshop.com.

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Buehler’s Names New Vice President of Operations

Buehler’s Fresh Foods has named Paul Stefaniuk as Vice President of Operations, effective July 6th. Paul will report directly to Buehler’s President & CEO, Dan Shanahan, and oversee Store Operations and related functions.

Paul brings more than 15 years of experience including Store Operations, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Store Development.  For the past 5+ years Paul has been a member of the leadership team responsible for launching and managing Lidl in the United States, most recently serving as a Vice President of Operations.  Prior to Lidl, he spent 8 years at Aldi working in leadership roles including Regional Director of Operations.

Paul earned a bachelor of science, business administration from the Fisher College of Business at the Ohio State University. Paul, his wife Marisa and four children will be relocating to the Ashland/Wooster area where he grew up shopping at Buehler’s.

Buehler’s Fresh Foods operates thirteen Buehler’s Fresh Foods supermarkets located in Wooster (2), Orrville, Wadsworth, Medina (2), Ashland, New Philadelphia, Dover, Jackson Township (Canton), Coshocton, Portage Lakes (Green) and Massillon, Ohio.

Buehler’s Fresh Foods is committed to environmentally responsible behavior, local sourcing of product and supporting the communities in which we operate. For more information visit www.buehlers.com.

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Healthy Living Program comes to Buehler’s Ashland

Buehler’s Fresh Foods Partners announces Healthy Living Program at Ashland

Buehler’s Fresh Foods recently launched their Healthy Living program in Ashland, focusing on providing over 3,000 healthy items at affordable prices. As consumers continue to look for ways to eat healthier, Buehler’s is committed to providing a diverse selection of products throughout the entire store. The program highlights items that fall into four main healthy living categories, including organic, gluten free, vegan and non GMO. Additional items, such as sugar free, keto and low carb have been added to the program as well.

Daniel P. Shanahan, Healthy Living Project Coordinator says, “We are excited to present our healthy living program at our Ashland store. Our goal is to provide a wide variety of items across all departments focusing on attributes like organic, gluten free, vegan, non GMO and more. Signage has been added throughout every aisle to identify Healthy Living items and highlight item attributes. We are happy to provide a large selection of items that are consistent with the evolving dietary needs of our customers.”

Buehler’s Ashland store  is the fifth to be reconfigured with a focus on adding more products in the vegan, gluten free, non-GMO and organic categories. It joins Buehler’s Wooster Milltown, Wooster Towne Market, Medina River Styx and Medina Forest Meadows in the Healthy Living program. Buehler’s  plans to expand this program to all 13 of their stores by 2021.

About Buehler’s Fresh Foods: Buehler’s Fresh Foods is an employee-owned company (ESOP) and operates thirteen Buehler’s Fresh Foods supermarkets located in Wooster (2), Orrville, Wadsworth, Medina (2), Ashland, New Philadelphia, Dover, Jackson Township (Canton), Coshocton, Portage Lakes (Green) and Massillon, Ohio.

Buehler’s Fresh Foods is committed to environmentally responsible behavior, local sourcing of product and supporting the communities in which we operate. For more information visit www.buehlers.com

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Buehler’s Orrville Offers Online Shopping

Buehler’s Offers Online Shopping at Orrville store

Buehler’s Fresh Foods now offers online grocery shopping at their Orrville store. Customers can choose to order groceries online for curbside pickup or delivery – or shop in-store if they prefer.

With the addition of Orrville, Buehler’s now offers online shopping at these locations – Wooster Milltown, Medina River Styx and Forest Meadows, Canton, New Philadelphia, Dover, Portage Lakes, Ashland, Coshocton and Wadsworth –  providing  shoppers with a way to shop without stepping inside the store.

The online shopping service, powered by Buehler’s partner Freshop, allows customers to order groceries, create shopping lists, get coupons, and access weekly ads on the store’s website. Shop Online: www.buehlers.com

”Buehler’s has always been known for top-notch customer service and the finest quality, best tasting foods,” stated Dan Shanahan, President and CEO of Buehler’s. “Customers appreciate the ease of having an entire virtual grocery at their fingertips, and trust our personal shoppers to hand select their order. We are excited to bring our online shopping services to Orrville.”

Buehler’s Online Shopping allows shoppers to:

• shop on your computer or mobile device at www.buehlers.com, or use Buehler’s new app (iOS or Android)
• pay online for their order
• have trained personal shoppers who hand-pick and assemble each order
• try it free. The $1.95 service fee is waived on the customer’s first three orders with Promo Code SAVETIME
• select date and time for pick-up order or delivery
• shop from our clickable weekly ad – add items directly into your shopping cart from the online ad
• see all available varieties of sale items while you view the weekly ad

All Buehler’s customers – including online shoppers – have the store’s guarantee of the freshest quality foods.

Buehler’s Fresh Foods was one of the first supermarkets in Ohio to offer customers online grocery shopping with curbside pick-up. They continually look for ways to improve customer experiences.

Buehler’s Fresh Foods grocery store was founded in 1929 by E.L. Buehler and his wife, Helen. The family moved the business in 1932 to Wooster, and, after four generations, grew to 13 stores serving the northeast Ohio market. In 2017, Buehler’s became an ESOP (employee stock ownership program) with the belief that selling to their own employees was the best way to assure the continuation of the innovative and creative spirit which made the chain a benchmark for independent grocers.

Buehler’s Fresh Foods operates thirteen Buehler’s Fresh Foods supermarkets located in Wooster (2), Orrville, Wadsworth, Medina (2), Ashland, New Philadelphia, Dover, Jackson Township (Canton), Coshocton, Portage Lakes (Green) and Massillon, Ohio.

Buehler’s Fresh Foods is committed to environmentally responsible behavior, local sourcing of product and supporting the communities in which we operate. For more information visit www.buehlers.com.

Freshop is the leading online grocery platform for independent grocers, powering websites for over 1,200 stores in 44 states and 10 countries. Their goal is to equip retailers with the tools to compete in today’s digital marketplace. Store branded websites and apps, and a user-friendly dashboard give retailers complete control over their digital offerings. Learn more about how partnering with Freshop helps retailers compete online at freshop.com.

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Buehler’s Offers Online Shopping at Coshocton store

Buehler’s Fresh Foods now offers online grocery shopping at their Coshocton store. Customers can now choose to order groceries online for curbside pickup or delivery – or shop in-store if they prefer.

With the addition of Coshocton, Buehler’s now offers online shopping at these locations – Wooster Milltown, Medina River Styx and Forest Meadows, Canton, New Philadelphia, Dover, Portage Lakes, Ashland and Wadsworth – providing shoppers with a way to shop without stepping inside the store.

The online shopping service, powered by Buehler’s partner Freshop, allows customers to order groceries, create shopping lists, get coupons, and access weekly ads on the store’s website. Shop Online: www.buehlers.com

”Buehler’s has always been known for top-notch customer service and the finest quality, best tasting foods,” stated Dan Shanahan, President and CEO of Buehler’s. “Customers appreciate the ease of having an entire virtual grocery at their fingertips, and trust our personal shoppers to hand select their order. We are excited to bring our online shopping services to three additional stores.”

Buehler’s Online Shopping allows shoppers to:
• shop on your computer or mobile device at www.buehlers.com, or use Buehler’s new app (iOS or Android)
• pay online for their order
• have trained personal shoppers who hand-pick and assemble each order
• try it free. The $1.95 service fee is waived on the customer’s first three orders with Promo Code SAVETIME
• select day and time for pick-up order or delivery
• shop from our clickable weekly ad – add items directly into your shopping cart from the online ad
• see all available varieties of sale items while you view the weekly ad

All Buehler’s customers – including online shoppers – have the store’s guarantee of the freshest quality foods.
Buehler’s Fresh Foods was one of the first supermarkets in Ohio to offer customers online grocery shopping with curbside pick-up. They continually look for ways to improve customer experiences.

Buehler’s Fresh Foods grocery store was founded in 1929 by E.L. Buehler and his wife, Helen. The family moved the business in 1932 to Wooster, and, after four generations, grew to 13 stores serving the northeast Ohio market. In 2017, Buehler’s became an ESOP (employee stock ownership program) with the belief that selling to their own employees was the best way to assure the continuation of the innovative and creative spirit which made the chain a benchmark for independent grocers.

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Buehler’s Promotes Mike Davidson to EVP of Sales and Marketing

Buehler’s Fresh Foods names Mike Davidson as Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Styx Holding Corp, dba Buehler’s Fresh Foods, a leading supermarket chain in northeast Ohio, today promoted Mike Davidson to the position of EVP of Sales and Marketing. In Mike’s new role his responsibilities include oversight of all current sales and merchandising departments, marketing, customer insights, central kitchen and warehouse. Mike has been with Buehler’s since 2016 as the EVP of Store Operations. Previous to this Mike worked for Price Chopper Supermarkets in several roles including Regional Vice President and Senior Vice President of Store Operations.

Mike will continue to report to Dan Shanahan, President and CEO and continue in his capacity as an officer of Styx Holding.  Shanahan said, “Mike has had significant impact on our store operations and we expect in his new job that he will similarly move the needle in the development and execution of our sales, merchandising and marketing strategies.” Mike resides in Wooster, Ohio with his wife Joanna.

About Buehler’s Fresh Foods

Buehler’s Fresh Foods grocery store was founded in 1929 by E.L. Buehler and his wife, Helen. The family moved the business in 1932 to Wooster, and, after four generations, grew to 13 stores serving the northeast Ohio market. In 2017, Buehler’s became an ESOP (employee stock ownership program) with the belief that selling to their own employees was the best way to assure the continuation of the innovative and creative spirit which made the chain a benchmark for independent grocers.

Buehler’s Fresh Foods operates thirteen Buehler’s Fresh Foods supermarkets located in Wooster (2), Orrville, Wadsworth, Medina (2), Ashland, New Philadelphia, Dover, Jackson Township (Canton), Coshocton, Portage Lakes (Green) and Massillon, Ohio.

Buehler’s Fresh Foods is committed to environmentally responsible behavior, local sourcing of product and supporting the communities in which we operate. For more information visit www.buehlers.com.

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Buehler’s Sends Thanks to All Who Made Harvest for Hunger Campaign a Success

Buehler’s Fresh Foods would like to thank our customers, employees, and vendors for all the extraordinary efforts that went into raising funds for the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank during our Harvest for Hunger campaign.

“We are truly amazed that even during these anxious times our customers have found the time to donate to Harvest for Hunger. We are very proud that each one of our stores, on average, raised more than $10,000 per store. Thanks to the Akron/Canton Food Bank and their great people for all that they do to fight food insecurity in Ohio.” said Dan Shanahan, President & CEO of Buehler’s Fresh Foods.

Buehler’s Fresh Foods raised nearly $131,000, which translates into 524,000 meals, through our register campaign, fun employee contests, and food bins, which happened at a critical time for not only the Foodbank, but for every American citizen. Even during the Covid-19 pandemic, our people prevailed, and  it’s a great comfort to know that even during these most difficult times, we can still rely on our customers and employees to think of those in need.

We had a stellar team at the helm coordinating, keeping track, and above all, staying organized and in touch with everyone involved. Kudos to the outstanding efforts of our Store Champions, Service & Facilities Managers, Kathy Bailey, Laura Pope, our Marketing team, and our Community Relations team.

“The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank is extremely grateful for Buehler’s commitment to not only continue to serve our community during this difficult time, but to remain diligent in their Harvest for Hunger Campaign collection efforts,” said Dan Flowers, president and CEO of the Foodbank. “It’s because of steadfast partnerships like these that enable us to serve our neighbors facing hunger. Their leadership is much appreciated and will be felt by families across this region.”

When asked about how this campaign was different from previous years, Bernie Rusnak, our New Philadelphia Store Manager (whose store raised $7,723.29 for H4H) stated, “Different just because of the epidemic and the stores were quite overwhelmed the first few weeks in mid March. As things settled, we were able to work more efficiently.”

Cherye Curlutu, Service and Facilities manager at our Dover store, stated that their store brought attention to the fact that school children were now at home full time, and parents needed to have more food available which helped promote the Foodbank.

A few facts about the Foodbank:

  • They distribute food through a network of 500 agencies from food pantries, hot meal sites, shelters, and hunger relief programs.
  • 263,200 different individuals receive food distributed by the Foodbank each year
  • 1.21 lbs. =1 meal and $1 = 4 meals
  • Food insecurity affects  1 in 7 individuals and 1 in 4 children
  • Food insecure individuals do not always know where they will find their next meal.

Buehler’s Fresh Foods has proudly supported the Akron-Canton Foodbank as a Harvest for Hunger participant for the past twelve years. We want to do our part to end hunger in each of the communities we serve.

Our partnership with the Akron-Canton Foodbank aligns with our corporate values and goals, hence our continued relationship. We are an organization committed to putting people first and this campaign is all about taking care of people in need in our communities.

About Buehler’s Fresh Foods

Buehler’s Fresh Foods grocery store was founded in 1929 by E.L. Buehler and his wife, Helen. The family moved the business in 1932 to Wooster, and, after four generations, grew to 13 stores serving the northeast Ohio market. In 2017, Buehler’s became an ESOP (employee stock ownership program) with the belief that selling to their own employees was the best way to assure the continuation of the innovative and creative spirit which made the chain a benchmark for independent grocers.

Buehler’s Fresh Foods operates thirteen Buehler’s Fresh Foods supermarkets located in Wooster (2), Orrville, Wadsworth, Medina (2), Ashland, New Philadelphia, Dover, Jackson Township (Canton), Coshocton, Portage Lakes (Green) and Massillon, Ohio.

Buehler’s Fresh Foods is committed to environmentally responsible behavior, local sourcing of product and supporting the communities in which we operate. For more information visit www.buehlers.com.

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