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Wholesalers & Distributors

Strategies and insights on supply chain, logistics, workforce, and more.

Wholesalers & Distributors

UNFI Pulls Cub Off the Block

Growing sales and a slower dealmaking prompts the distrubutor to hold onto retail—for now.

Wholesalers & Distributors

Health Is Top Priority for Independent Farmers and Ranchers Keeping Food on Shelves

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted supply chains across markets, few more visibly than the food industry.

Wholesalers & Distributors

AWG to Open New All-in-One Distribution Hub

By Kat Martin on Jun. 02, 2020

The new facility in Hernando, Miss., will feature advanced intelligence and automation technology.

Wholesalers & Distributors

How the Covid Effect Is Shaking Out at SpartanNash

By Kat Martin on May 29, 2020

The company invested heavily in sanitation and reward measures while seeing e-commerce and private label sales go up significantly.

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UNFI Shares Soar on Business Update

By Jon Springer on May 13, 2020

The distributor says third-quarter sales increased by 12% and earnings by 54% as pandemic proves out its strategy.

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AWG Brings Mobile Scanning to Independent Grocers

By WGB Staff on May 04, 2020

The wholesaler has tapped FutureProof Retail to provide customers with the checkout solution.

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UNFI Names New Supply Chain Chief

By WGB Staff on May 04, 2020

Jim Gehr comes on board as chief supply chain officer, succeeding Paul Green who has moved on to president of fresh.

Wholesalers & Distributors

USDA to Buy $100M Per Month in Fresh Produce

By WGB Staff on Apr. 20, 2020

The government agency’s new Buy Fresh program will purchase fresh products from regional and local distributors.

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UNFI Names Jack Clare New Chief Information Officer

By WGB Staff on Mar. 24, 2020

The longtime food technology executive and U.S. Air Force veteran fills role of Eric Dorne, who was promoted chief operating officer.

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Foodservice Industry Partnering With Grocers

By Kat Martin on Mar. 23, 2020

Foodservice distributors such as Sysco and US Foods are turning to supplying grocery stores, and app-based delivery service Waitr has shifted to grocery delivery.

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