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Warehouse & Logistics

Wholesalers & Distributors

AWG opens massive, all-in-one distribution hub

 By Diane Adam on Jun. 06, 2023

The distributor partnered with Witron to build the automated facility in Hernando, Mississippi, designed to boost business for its independent grocer members with almost a million square feet of floor space.

Kroger

Kroger to add ‘spoke’ fulfillment site in northern Kentucky

 By Russell Redman on Jun. 06, 2023

Upcoming facility to work with Ocado-automated online grocery delivery “hub” in Monroe, Ohio.

Wholesalers & Distributors

KeHE Distributors to acquire DPI Specialty Foods

By Russell Redman on May 24, 2023

Specialty wholesaler expands western U.S. footprint and boosts fresh food, warehousing and logistics capabilities.

Labor

Teamsters voted in at second Smart & Final distribution center in California

By Russell Redman on May 23, 2023

The warehouse workers are now represented by Local 630 at the grocer’s Riverside and Commerce facilities.

Wholesalers & Distributors

Associated Food Stores eyes more automation

By Russell Redman on May 09, 2023

Utah distribution center to install end-to-end robotics and AI platform from Symbotic.

Retailers

Hy-Vee restarts construction of new distribution center in Iowa

By Russell Redman on May 03, 2023

The Midwestern grocer had halted the project, which will house its specialty products division, about a year ago.

Wholesalers & Distributors

SpartanNash taps Binu Varghese to lead applications and data

By Russell Redman on May 02, 2023

The distributor said the newly created VP role will help it focus on insights that drive solutions. His hiring marks SpartanNash’s sixth executive appointment so far this year.

Wholesalers & Distributors

C&S Wholesale Grocers rolls ahead on ‘Green Path’ sustainability road map

By Russell Redman on Apr. 24, 2023

Update from distributor spotlights advances in greenhouse gas and waste reduction.

Retailers

Loblaw begins rollout of battery-electric transport trucks

By Russell Redman on Apr. 17, 2023

First of five vehicles to supply Provigo, Provigo Le Marche and Maxi stores in greater Montreal from distribution center in Quebec.

Wholesalers & Distributors

SpartanNash names Arpen Shah merchandising strategy and analytics VP

By Russell Redman on Apr. 17, 2023

Distributor cites strong background in category management and analysis for newly created role.

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