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Market Tramples UNFI Despite Big Earnings Beat

 By Jon Springer on Sep. 29, 2020

Questions arise over modest 2021 outlook and performance vs. retail for the transitioning wholesaler.

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UNFI CEO Steven Spinner to Retire

 By Jon Springer on Sep. 28, 2020

Over 12 years at UNFI, Spinner grew with the natural food movement and retail partners such as Whole Foods before taking on the mainstream with the transformative Supervalu deal; Q4 earnings beat Street estimates.

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KeHE’s Tree of Life Canada Division Names New President

By WGB Staff on Sep. 18, 2020

Lisa MacNeil, who hails from Gordon Food Service Ontario, will assume her new role Oct. 12.

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SpartanNash Hires to Build Diversity

By Kat Martin on Sep. 16, 2020

Shaquanda Gordon has been named VP of human resources, talent and diversity, in an effort to create an inclusive workforce.

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Tony Sarsam Named CEO at SpartanNash

By Jon Springer on Sep. 14, 2020

The former CEO of Borden Dairy and longtime Pepsi and Nestle executive will succeed interim CEO Dennis Eidson, completing a yearlong search for the Michigan-based retailer and distributor.

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UNFI Names Guillaume Bagal as VP, Diversity and Inclusion

By Jon Springer on Sep. 09, 2020

In a newly created role, the insurance industry veteran will work to promote equality and fight systemic racism in the workplace, the wholesaler and distributor said.

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SpartanNash CEO Assesses the Post-COVID World

By Jon Springer on Aug. 13, 2020

Dennis Eidson eyes rebuilding sales in deli and a long-term food-at-home shift while assessing quarterly sales gains weighed down by military unit.

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UNFI Settles Fort Wayne Teamsters Strike

By Jennifer Strailey on Aug. 03, 2020

Agreement with the leadership of Teamsters Local 414 in Fort Wayne, Ind., ends the recent strike and nearly a year of new contract negotiations.

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UNFI Condemns Sudden Teamsters Strike in Fort Wayne

By Jon Springer on Jul. 23, 2020

The walkout, which the distributor calls "counterproductive" and "illegal," was sparked by the dismissal of a longtime employee, the union says, and comes amid an impasse in talks on a new contract.

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AWG’s Stephanie Becker Honored With NGA’s Spirit of America Award

By WGB Staff on Jul. 15, 2020

The award recognizes her commitment to the independent grocery industry.

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