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Supply chain

Retailers

Trouble for UNFI's Supervalu Acquisition

"No silver bullet" for near-term Supervalu struggles; stock dives on first-quarter results and disappointing outlook.

Retailers

Will Lidl’s New Acquisition Come With a Supply Deal?

C&S is the longtime distributor to Best Market, which Lidl is poised to take over as it plots brand transition.

Retailers

Coborn's to Buy Hornbacher's From UNFI/Supervalu

By Jon Springer on Nov. 30, 2018

The deal preserves Supervalu's distribution volume and all but one of Hornbacher's 8 stores.

Fresh Food

USDA Forecasts Slow Inflation in 2019

By Jon Springer on Nov. 27, 2018

The agency's Food Price Outlook is a mixed basket with pork and butter prices expected to continue falling while fruits and veggies rebound.

Fresh Food

Another E. Coli Outbreak Hits Romaine Lettuce

By Natalie Taylor on Nov. 20, 2018

The category is taking a second hit this year as the CDC warns consumers to avoid and dispose of all related products.

CPG

Nielsen, Microsoft Align to Democratize Retail Data With AI

By WGB Staff on Nov. 13, 2018

The new partnership will enable clients to harness data as an enterprise asset within an open data environment.

Operations

Taking Stock of Inventory Automation

By Pan Demetrakakes on Nov. 01, 2018

Properly integrated, the right warehouse and inventory management systems can help drive down out-of-stocks.

Technology

National Academies of Sciences Reveals Plan to Advance Agriculture, Food Supply

By Phil Lempert on Oct. 31, 2018

The Lempert Report: A new report identifies the most promising scientific breakthroughs set to change the supply chain.

Retailers

Hershey, Walmart Celebrate Commitment to U.S. Job Creation

By WGB Staff on Oct. 25, 2018

Both companies are investing heavily in the domestic supply chain.

Retailers

UNFI Completes Supervalu Acquisition

By Jon Springer on Oct. 22, 2018

The $2.9 billion deal closes, creating what officials called a "premier" grocery wholesaler. Plus, Supervalu's Anne Dament and Mike Stigers join the executive team.