(CHICAGO - August 1, 2016)  Mariano’s will be hosting their third “Meet the Buyer” Expo on August 3, 2016 at the De La Salle Institute, located at 3434 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. The Expo will provide an opportunity for local and diverse, minority and women-owned business suppliers of food products and other general goods procured by Mariano’s, an opportunity to demonstrate their products to key decision makers at Mariano’s. Mariano’s is committed to Diversity and Inclusion as a general corporate policy and as such is the sponsor of the Expo.

“Mariano’s has always believed in being a part of the communities it serves,” said Mariano’s President and CEO Robert A. Mariano. “By hosting this expo, we offer minority and women-owned businesses an opportunity to connect to a larger customer base and showcase their products.”

ABOUT MARIANO’S

Mariano’s, the Midwest’s most exciting food destination, is one of four grocery banners of Roundy’s Supermarkets, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR).  Mariano’s, founded in 2010, is an integral part of the communities it serves. With 37 locations across the Chicagoland area, Mariano’s places a premium on the customer experience, offering a highly differentiated food shopping experience combined with exceptional customer service. Mariano’s incorporates Chicagoland’s distinctive neighborhood culture into its signature grocery merchandising allowing customers to enjoy a truly unique foodie experience.