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UNFI Sees 'Dramatic' Food Inflation on Horizon

 By Jon Springer on Mar. 10, 2021

In an upbeat Q2 recap, the food wholesaler said it anticipates that CPGs will pass along rising costs and promotions as their assortments rebound; COVID sales benefits remain strong.

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UNFI, Whole Foods Extend Supply Deal

 By Jon Springer on Mar. 04, 2021

The longtime wholesale-retail partnership is extended to 2027, at which point Amazon could consider a consolidated buying solution.

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New Krasdale President Plots the Future of Urban Retail

By Jon Springer on Feb. 16, 2021

Gus Lebiak preaches the benefits of a dynamic coalition of independent C-Town and Bravo operators with responsive support that's changing along with neighborhoods and shoppers.

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UNFI Appoints Walmart's Dorn Wenninger as SVP of Produce

By WGB Staff on Feb. 01, 2021

The distributor said Wenninger brings global sourcing and merchandising experience to a significant growth opportunity in produce.

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Controversial Pay Package Survives Shareholder Vote at UNFI

By Jon Springer on Jan. 13, 2021

The wholesaler defends an $8.5 million package for outgoing CEO Steve Spinner, saying it prioritized continuity in a challenging year.

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Cold Storage Gets Hot as Cerberus, Provender Collaborate

By Jon Springer on Dec. 15, 2020

Disruption in the supply chain exacerbated by the pandemic will lead retailers to "take back control" of fresh inventories, Provender’s Neil Johnson says.

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UNFI Sees New Whole Foods Deal Ahead

By Jon Springer on Dec. 09, 2020

The wholesaler while reviewing Q1 financials, said a supply deal with its largest customer—and a new CEO—could be announced early next year.

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SpartanNash's New CEO Eyes Efficiencies as Company Posts Q3 Sales Growth

By Christine LaFave Grace on Nov. 12, 2020

Supply-chain and process improvements can yield savings in an uncertain operating environment, Tony Sarsam says.

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UNFI Reaches Labor Agreements in New York, California

By Jon Springer on Nov. 09, 2020

Teamsters Locals representing drivers in the Hudson Valley and front-line workers in Commerce, Stockton and Sante Fe Springs ratify new deals; wholesaler touts new "flexibity."

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UNFI, Teamsters Tangle Over N.Y. Contract

By Jon Springer on Nov. 06, 2020

The distributor rebukes allegations of safety failures as a "negotiating ploy."

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