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Retailers

SpartanNash Q2 Results Allay Some Investor Fears

Returning CEO Dennis Eidson acknowledges challenges, but highlights continued sales growth.

Retailers

UNFI CFO to Step Down

Michael Zechmeister is moving on to helm the chief financial officer role for logistics firm C.H. Robinson. UNFI names John Howard to interim role and begins search for replacement.

Fresh Food

SpartanNash CEO Dave Staples Resigns as Fresh Kitchen Bombs

By Jon Springer on Aug. 12, 2019

After a struggle to realize sales and profitability from its prepared foods acquisition, SpartanNash will exit the Fresh Kitchen business as President and CEO Dave Staples resigns.

Technology

Blockchain Food Distribution Gains Traction

By Jon Springer on Aug. 08, 2019

The CEO of startup logistics technology ShipChain makes the case for a public option, urging retailers to "get past the hype."

Technology

Robotic Delivery Vans to Unite Walmart Stores in Arkansas

By Jon Springer on Jul. 26, 2019

Walmart reveals new details of its Gatik partnership, saying pilot will run online grocery orders between a Neighborhood Market store and a Grocery Pickup center two miles away.

Retailers

Lucky's Market to Open Florida Distribution Center

By Jon Springer on Jul. 08, 2019

The Kroger-backed speciality chain says the new facility will lower cost of goods and better serve a growing fleet of stores in Florida.

Retailers

Walmart Takes a New Swing at 'In-Fridge' Delivery

By Jon Springer on Jun. 07, 2019

"InHome" grocery delivery via camera-wearing Walmart associates to launch in three cities this fall.

Retailers

Conventional Indies' Sales Softness Impacts UNFI in Q3

By Jon Springer on Jun. 06, 2019

A transitioning industry is challenging UNFI's new retail customers.

Technology

How to Succeed in the Failure-Filled World of Grocery Delivery

By Jon Springer on May 31, 2019

Fulfilling grocery orders accurately and efficiently is incredibly complex and requires a deep culture of service, FreshDirect veteran says

Retailers

Walmart Unveiling 1-Day Shipping Offer

By Jon Springer on May 14, 2019

The retailer said the offer would reach shoppers of 1,600 stores this year as the delivery race intensifies.

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