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Technology

Relex Draws $200M Investment

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

Retailers

UNFI to Consolidate Pacific Northwest Facilities

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. 01, 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, 2019

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

Fresh Food

Another Knife in the Back of the Meal-Kit Business

By Phil Lempert on Jan. 11, 2019

The Lempert Report: Industry workers are reporting unsatisfactory wages and conditions.

Retailers

Albertsons Raises $660M in Sale-Leaseback

By Jon Springer on Jan. 10, 2019

The retailer dips again into real-estate holdings to raise funds to address debt.

Retailers

Trouble for UNFI's Supervalu Acquisition

By Jon Springer on Dec. 07, 2018

"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?

By Jon Springer on Dec. 03, 2018

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