While this isn't the newest Hy-Vee in the Kansas City area, Mike Orf, assistant vice president of produce operations,recommended it because it exemplifies what makes Hy-Vee one of the best regional operators in the U.S.
Produce Manager Keith Thalken helps train new store managers and produce managers at this education lab location, where they come in and work for weeks to learn best practices to take into their new roles.
Excellent merchandising, curation and suggestive selling are all hallmarks of Hy-Vee. This store also featured an expansive value-added produce section, a division to which Hy-Vee has recently devoted more resources.