WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee is expanding its efforts to identify emerging brands, announcing that its 2026 Opportunity Supplier Impact Summit will return Sept. 9-10 at the retailer’s corporate headquarters in West Des Moines.
The two-day event is designed to connect small businesses and entrepreneurs with Hy-Vee category managers while providing education, networking opportunities and the potential for immediate retail partnerships. The company said selected participants will receive guidance on navigating Hy-Vee’s supplier process, scaling their businesses and growing within the grocery industry.
Hy-Vee is accepting applications from businesses offering products in grocery, produce, deli, general merchandise, frozen, dairy, beauty, or health and wellness categories. Applications must be submitted through the RangeMe platform by 11:59 p.m. PDT on July 13. The retailer plans to select 80 businesses to attend the summit in person…