DNO Inc. awarded $17M contract

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 13:19:13 GMT

Columbus, Ohio-based DNO Inc. has been awarded a maximum $17.02 million fixed-price with economic price adjustment, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity government contract for fresh fruits and vegetables, according to a news release.

The contracting agency is Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pa.

“We are thrilled to provide fresh fruits and vegetables for children across the state of West Virginia,” said Marissa Dake, Director of Communications. “Many children count on school lunch for their most nutritious meal of the day and fresh fruits and vegetables are fundamental to this cause. We look forward to working with the Department of Defense and schools across the state.”

The four-year, six-month contract was a competitive acquisition with two responses received, according to the release. The location of the performance is West Virginia, with a Dec. 5, 2026, ordering period end date, the release said.

Customers are Army and Department of Agriculture schools, according to the release.

Top retailers in the Midwest by market share

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 07:42:33 GMT

Each year, The Shelby Report showcases valuable retail market share data. In the interactive map below, find each major market around the Midwest. Also, highlighted are the major cities in each market.

All markets are “labeled” or identified by their primary state (with metros or key cities). Percentages are estimates based on annualized sales, industry data, institutional research and store footprints. Shares are updated as market metrics dictate and retailers supply their store lists.*

Market shares are for chains, independents and/or the wholesalers (voluntary or cooperative) which supply them within each region’s distribution area, extending well beyond typical metros or CBSAs. Each market is defined by the sphere of distribution, not by a rigid geographic boundary.

Major cities in each market:

Illinois /Indiana - Chicago, Gary
Indiana/Ohio - Indianapolis, Fort Wayne
Iowa/Illinois/Montana/Minnesota - Des Moines, Sioux City, Cedar Rapids
Kansas/Missouri - Kansas City, Topeka, Wichita, Columbia
Michigan - Detroit, Ann Arbor, Flint, Saginaw
Western Michigan - Grand Rapids, Lansing, Kalamazoo, Traverse City
Minnesota - Minneapolis, St. Paul, Dultuh
Missouri/Illinois/Indiana/Kentucky - St. Louis, Springfield, Champaign, Terre Haute, Evansville, Paducah
Nebraska/Colarado/Iowa/Kansas/South Dakota - Omaha, Lincoln, Sioux Falls
North Dakota/Montana/South Dakota/Minnesota - Fargo
Ohio - Cleveland, Akron, Canton, Youngstown
Ohio/West Virginia/Kentucky - Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus, Toledo, Huntington
Wisconsin / Upper Michigan - Milwaukee, Madison, Eau Claire, Marquette