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Supply chain

Walmart

Sam’s Club plots 2 new distribution centers

 By Heather Lalley on Nov. 30, 2023

The facilities, one near St. Louis and the other near Minneapolis, are part of a multi-year supply chain transformation at the Walmart-owned warehouse club retailer.

Retailers

Loblaw readies go-to-market program for small suppliers

 By Russell Redman on Nov. 21, 2023

Network of over 1,000 small-business partners to receive extra assistance in getting products into Canadian retailer’s stores.

Technology

Instacart tech beefs up Sprouts Farmers Market's catering management

By Timothy Inklebarger on Nov. 07, 2023

The FoodStorm tech will now power Sprouts’ Turkey Tracker system, streamlining holiday inventory and prepared foods orders.

Wholesalers & Distributors

UNFI rolls out zero-emission trucks and cold trailers in Northern California

By Russell Redman on Oct. 19, 2023

Deployment furthers the grocery distributor’s greenhouse gas reduction strategy for its fleet.

Stores

Sprouts Farmers Market opens new Austin store; trumpets Southern California distribution center

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 13, 2023

The specialty grocer is building the infrastructure for national expansion as it looks to achieve 10% annual unit growth starting next year.

Retailers

CHEF'STORE amps up supply chain efficiency; 89th store to open this month

By Diane Adam on Oct. 11, 2023

Retailer will leverage RELEX AI-driven technology to unify planning processes across its stores. Newest location in Roanoke, Virginia, slated to open Oct. 28.

Retailers

Family Dollar to undertake $100M rebuild of Arkansas distribution center shuttered after rodent infestation

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 11, 2023

The Dollar Tree banner said the 850,000-square-foot West Memphis facility, closed for more than a year, will be transformed after a full interior demolition and top-to-bottom renovation.

Walmart

Walmart to bolster supply chain with $350M milk processing plant in Georgia

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 11, 2023

The retail giant said it intends to open the facility in late 2025 in Valdosta as it takes another step towards controlling critical pieces of its food processing infrastructure.

Industry Partners

Former Albertsons, Kroger VPs take leadership roles at supply chain players

By Russell Redman on Aug. 29, 2023

Bryan Verbarendse has joined Americold as COO for North America, while Jeff Bornino has been tapped as president of TMX Transform North America.

CPG

CPG manufacturers, retailers tackle labor and other challenges in shifting market

By Russell Redman on Aug. 22, 2023

Worker shortfall and inventory issues are impairing in-store execution, but suppliers plan to ramp up promotions and product innovation, Advantage Solutions survey finds.

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