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Warehouse & Logistics

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.

Technology

Kroger enlists autonomous vehicles for middle-mile delivery

 By Russell Redman on Mar. 15, 2023

Supermarket giant plans new fulfillment service with driverless trucks from Gatik.

Industry Partners

KeHE partners with WeStock to increase data capabilities

By Diane Adam on Mar. 07, 2023

The partnership will enable brands that use WeStock to be easily discovered by distributor KeHE and its retail partners.

Wholesalers & Distributors

L&R Distributors promotes Jim Athey to CEO

By Russell Redman on Mar. 02, 2023

Current chief executive Marc Bodner to become executive chairman at health and beauty care, general merchandise wholesaler.

Stores

Trader Joe’s is building a $260M distribution facility in Kentucky

By Heather Lalley on Feb. 13, 2023

The 1 million-square-foot project, which spans three buildings, is a first for the grocer and the largest economic development project ever in Simpson County, a county official said.

Labor

Smart & Final, UNFI warehouse workers in California join Teamsters

By Russell Redman on Feb. 13, 2023

Over 500 employees in companies’ Commerce and Rocklin distribution centers now represented by Locals 630 and 150, respectively.

Retailers

Aldi taps newest regional distribution center in Alabama to fuel Southeastern growth

By Diane Adam on Jan. 31, 2023

The discount grocer’s 26th regional headquarters supports 100 stores and provides groceries to 8 million of its Gulf Coast shoppers. 

Wholesalers & Distributors

Q&A: CEO Tony Sarsam says SpartanNash has set ‘different trajectory for growth’

By Russell Redman on Jan. 25, 2023

Three-year plan designed to fast-track expansion for wholesale and retail businesses.

Retailers

UNFI's truck driver program Warehouse to Wheels gains traction

By Diane Adam on Dec. 15, 2022

The in-house paid training program helps UNFI associates fulfill career advancement while building a pipeline of future truck drivers.

Wholesalers & Distributors

SpartanNash unloads 4 redundant distribution facilities for nearly $30M

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 05, 2022

The food company, which is a retailer, wholesaler and distributor, sold the temperature-controlled production and distribution facilities to Provender Partners, which intends to lease them to other grocers.

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