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Supply, Retail Challenges Trigger SpartanNash Profit Warning

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

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.

Retailers

Amazon Speeding Ship Times as Delivery Race Intensifies

By Jon Springer on Apr. 26, 2019

The online retailer said it would invest $800M in cutting delivery times by a day; Whole Foods sales up slightly in Q1, but online orders boost volume.

Technology

Ocado Rolling Out On-Demand Offering

By Jon Springer on Feb. 05, 2019

Ocado Zoom will have a smaller assortment but faster delivery, and it could become a potential option for partners such as Kroger.

Retailers

C&S to Acquire Olean Wholesale Cooperative

By Jon Springer on Dec. 06, 2018

Member-owned wholesaler serves 270 independent retailers; CEO to stay with company

Technology

How to Track Your Trucks

By Pan Demetrakakes on Aug. 03, 2018

Fleet management presents unique challengers to grocers, but software coupled with onboard hardware can help.

Retailers

UNFI to Acquire Supervalu in $2.9B Deal

By Jon Springer on Jul. 26, 2018

Deal combines the largest conventional and natural wholesalers; United Natural Foods' Sean Griffin to oversee Supervalu.

Retailers

FreshDirect Unveils New Distribution Campus

By Jon Springer on Jul. 17, 2018

The new state-of-the-art Bronx facility will expand selection and enable further expansion of the pioneering e-grocer.

Retailers

Supervalu Sets Expo Agenda

By WGB Staff on Jul. 12, 2018

The distributor's annual event invites independents to shop deals, experience "education, inspiration and innovation."

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