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Technology

Picking the Case for Warehouse Automation

 By Jon Springer on Aug. 06, 2021

Advances in technology, labor pressures and the shift to digital have brought warehouse automation to the forefront, says Berkshire Grey’s Steve Johnson.

Wholesalers & Distributors

Another Buy for C&S: Albertsons' Frozen Service Contract

 By WGB Staff on Jul. 23, 2021

Chairman Rick Cohen said the acquisition will further strengthen the wholesaler's ties with Albertsons in frozen product, "as well as support a new relationship with Albertsons’ mid-Atlantic division."

Retailers

Walmart Partners With Symbotic to Advance Warehouse Automation

By Christine LaFave Grace on Jul. 14, 2021

New automation system "gets products onto shelves for our customers even faster while saving time for our associates," Walmart U.S. supply-chain executive Joe Metzger writes.

Retailers

Ahold Delhaize Says Move Self-Managed Supply Chain On Track

By Jon Springer on Jun. 23, 2021

Conversions of five more facilities by the end of 2022 will expand self-managed procurement, distribution and transportation to 85% of the company, creating the East Coast's largest grocery network, officials say.

Retailers

Albertsons' Electric Trucks Hit the Streets

By WGB Staff on May 31, 2021

The retailer celebrates what officials called the first U.S. zero-emission commercial grocery delivery.

Topics

Terry Wallace Promoted to VP, Supply Chain at Weis

By WGB Staff on May 25, 2021

The 21-year veteran will oversee the retailer's distribution center in Milton, Pa.

Retailers

Three Dead Following Shooting at Roundy's Distribution Center

By WGB Staff on Mar. 17, 2021

Man killed two co-workers at distribution center west of Milwaukee before later killing himself.

Retailers

Ahold Delhaize Takes Control of Stop & Shop Distribution Center

By Jon Springer on Mar. 01, 2021

The Freetown Grocery distribution center is the first facility to transition from C&S, and will support self-distribution initiative and a new vendor collaboration program called ADvantage.

Technology

Instacart Calls On Former Walmart Exec to Pursue Fulfillment Options, Sources Say

By Jon Springer on Feb. 25, 2021

Mark Ibbotson, the influential former Walmart EVP, is helping Instacart assess new technologies, sources tell WGB.

Retailers

Aldi to Open 100 New Stores This Year; Breaks Ground on Alabama DC

By Jon Springer on Feb. 10, 2021

The hard discounter remains on pace to meet 2022 growth goals; curbsuide pickup through Instacart coming to another 500 stores.

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