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Retailers

Dollar General to Self-Distribute Fresh, Frozen Foods

The discounter said the move would reduce costs, widen assortment and provide a chance to execute better in fast-growing categories.

Fresh Food

Longtime C.H. Robinson Exec Jim Lemke to Retire

Robinson Fresh president praised for “his passion for innovation” and leadership in both the produce and transportation industries.

Retailers

Walmart’s Private Brand Shifting to Sustainable Packaging by 2025

By WGB Staff on Feb. 26, 2019

The retailer at its annual supplier forum announced a new initiative to reduce plastic waste and promote consumer-friendly recycling labels.

Retailers

Albertsons Extends Partnership With KeHE

By Natalie Taylor on Feb. 21, 2019

The agreement makes KeHE the retailer’s primary distribution partner for natural, organic and specialty products.

Technology

Relex Draws $200M Investment

By WGB Staff on Feb. 07, 2019

The new investment will fuel further growth for the retail supply chain software firm.

Retailers

UNFI to Consolidate Pacific Northwest Facilities

By Jon Springer on Feb. 06, 2019

The distributor said it would build a new distribution center, expand another and close 3.

Industry Partners

Behind Frenemy Lines

By Jon Springer on Feb. 04, 2019

Basket Economics: How it all went wrong for United Natural Foods and Goldman Sachs.

Retailers

Inside the Delivery Derby

By Jon Springer on Jan. 16, 2019

Consumer-centric grocers have little choice but to play in delivery, where demand is growing and the potential rewards are big. But many are hedging their bets with creative partnerships to conquer the elusive last mile.

Retailers

Tops Markets Turns to Itasca Magic for Inventory Optimization

By WGB Staff on Jan. 14, 2019

Regional retailer’s new platform will also enhance computer-generated ordering and DSD solutions chainwide.

Fresh Food

WWF Report Highlights Urgent Need for Food System Changes

By Phil Lempert on Jan. 14, 2018

The Lempert Report: The organization made several suggestions for saving the planet.