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Supply chain

Walmart

Walmart opens its 2nd in-store fulfillment center

 By Heather Lalley on May 23, 2023

The high-tech facility in Bentonville, Arkansas, is key to the retailer’s strategy of relying on its stores to complete digital orders. It’s powered by Alphabot, a proprietary storage and retrieval system.

Stores

Plagued by supply chain woes, Dollar General boosts its capacity

 By Heather Lalley on May 09, 2023

The fast-growing discounter said it has opened new distribution centers in Blair, Nebraska; Newnan, Georgia; and Fort Worth, Texas, with more expansion in the works.

Retailers

Dollar Tree names Dollar General veteran Mike Kindy chief supply chain officer

By Heather Lalley on May 02, 2023

Kindy has also held executive supply chain positions at Safeway, ConAgra Foods and PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Wholesalers & Distributors

UNFI updates leadership team to advance its turnaround plans

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 22, 2023

Erin Horvath is now the wholesaler’s chief operating officer and Louis Martin is the new president of wholesale, the company announced Wednesday.

Technology

UNFI kicks off deployment of distribution center automation platform

By Russell Redman on Mar. 20, 2023

New Symbotic robotics and expanded rollout of SAE scanning solutions are part of the distributor's supply chain transformation.

Wholesalers & Distributors

Inside UNFI's turnaround plans

By Diane Adam on Mar. 09, 2023

After lackluster Q2 earnings, the wholesaler's CEO said his company is committed to major technology upgrades to improve both the customer and the supplier experience.

Retailers

Trainwreck's toxic spill leads Giant Eagle to pull some store-brand spring water

By Russell Redman on Feb. 22, 2023

Regional grocer cites an “abundance of caution” for the decision, as the sourcing facility is located in the same region as the East Palestine derailment.

CPG

FDA pitches revamp of Human Foods Program

By Russell Redman on Feb. 01, 2023

Commissioner Robert Califf said the new structure would set “clear priorities” for oversight of food supply chain and food safety.

Fresh Food

High demand, bird flu are scrambling the egg supply chain

By Heather Lalley on Jan. 11, 2023

Some grocers are limiting egg purchases as consumers contend with bare shelves and soaring prices. But there might be relief on the horizon.

Wholesalers & Distributors

UNFI releases its 12th annual Better for All Report

By Diane Adam on Jan. 10, 2023

The 2022 report details UNFI’s progress toward its ESG commitments and the launch of its Climate Action Hub.

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