Regional grocery chain operating 23 stores across Ohio and Illinois
Heinen's operates a regional grocery network with 23 locations spanning Ohio and Illinois, built on a Microsoft-centric infrastructure (Azure, SQL Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365). The company is actively adopting Power BI while addressing internal operational friction — payroll discrepancies, HR system efficiency, and data integrity surface repeatedly in their pain-point list, yet their project pipeline shows concentrated effort on merchandising, store openings, and BI dashboards rather than backend system modernization.
Notable leadership hires: Wellness Lead
Heinen's is a family-owned grocery chain founded in 1929, operating 23 stores (19 in Cleveland, Ohio; 4 in Chicago, Illinois) alongside three distribution and food production facilities. The business spans grocery retail, wine and beer, natural and organic foods, and catering. The company employs 1,001–5,000 people and is headquartered in Warrensville Heights, OH. Leadership emphasizes associate quality of life through competitive compensation, professional development, and balanced scheduling. Active hiring is concentrated in operations and sales roles, with 133 open positions and accelerating velocity.
Heinen's runs primarily on Microsoft infrastructure: Azure, SQL Server, Windows Server, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365. Operational systems include ADP for payroll, CMMS for maintenance, and Articulate 360 for training. The company is currently adopting Power BI for analytics.
Heinen's operates 23 stores: 19 in Cleveland, Ohio and 4 in Chicago, Illinois, plus three distribution and food production facilities.
Other companies in the same industry, closest in size