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Technology

Blockchain Food Distribution Gains Traction

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

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.

Retailers

Supply, Retail Challenges Trigger SpartanNash Profit Warning

By Jon Springer on May 10, 2019

Although sales growth remains on plan, a cut-fruit recall, foodservice losses and struggling retail stores dim outlook for distributor.

CPG

Nestle Dropping Frozen DSD

By Jon Springer on May 09, 2019

The change, which will result in the closure of eight company-owned frozen distribution centers and about 4,000 layoffs, continues cost-cutting trend among big brands while meeting new demands of retailers, say company executives.

Retailers

C&S Wholesale Moves to Expand Natural/Specialty

By Jon Springer on May 01, 2019

As rivals combine to create a hybrid wholesaler, C&S must continue to innovate, Chief Commercial Officer Joe Cavaliere says in an exclusive WGB interview.

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