Schnucks announces diverse-owned business accelerator program [Video]

DES PERES, Mo. – There are thousands of products on the shelves at Schnucks stores. Diversifying the suppliers of those products is the goal of a new partnership between Schnucks and Mid-States Minority Supplier Development Council.

“We just want to give these companies a springboard if you will,” Adrian Moore, Schnucks senior director of merchandising enablement and supplier diversity, said.

With a name to match its mission, Moore says “Schnucks Springboard” will provide education, resources, and access to local, diverse-owned businesses.

“There’s always demand from customers for innovative products in our stores. You don’t want to necessarily see the same me-too items everywhere you shop,” he said. “That’s what I think; what our diverse suppliers can bring to our program and to our shelves. Some of those products that you may not see in other places.”

Those accepted into the accelerator program will receive an in-store product trial at select …