Supply chain

Ahold Delhaize Services Unit Saluted for Supplier Diversity

Supplier Diversity Team of the Year award demonstrates that Retail Business Services is accomplishing its "goal of continuing to engage and empower diverse suppliers."

Technology

MDI Turns to AI for Forecasting

The distributor has partnered with Symphony RetailAI to improve forecast accuracy and inventory in the warehouse and stores.

Industry Partners

Should Grocers Outsource Delivery or Keep it In-House? Let’s Do the Math

By Khaled Naim on Oct. 28, 2019

While third-party providers can help grocers test demand, the author says going in-house sells the product, and not the delivery.

Retail Foodservice

Retail Foodservice Manufacturers Face a Dilemma

By Bill Pizzico on Oct. 22, 2019

Do suppliers continue holding true to their traditional sell-in strategies and agendas or instead focus on sell-through?

Fresh Food

How Airplane Subsidies Could Lead to Higher Grocery Prices

By Phil Lempert on Oct. 16, 2019

The Lempert Report: A looming dispute could have dramatic implications for consumers and the U.S. food industry

Retailers

Kroger Awards $1M to Food Waste Innovators

By WGB Staff on Aug. 29, 2019

The retailer’s Zero Hunger Zero Waste foundation selected seven innovators to receive funding to accelerate programs and solutions that help end food waste.

Fresh Food