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Wholesalers & Distributors

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

Wholesalers & Distributors

Building a New Mindset About Food Waste

Solving the food waste issues of today will be the difference between operators surviving or shutting their doors in the future.

Wholesalers & Distributors

Michael Castagnetto Takes Helm at Robinson Fresh

C.H. Robinson executive succeeds Jim Lemke at the global produce marketer and distributor.

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Teamsters Strike Indiana UNFI Warehouse

By Jon Springer on Dec. 13, 2019

The walk-off could affect distribution to grocery stores in 6 Midwest states, but UNFI pledges "robust contingency plans."

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How SpartanNash Turned Retail Comps Positive—for the First Time

By Kat Martin on Dec. 12, 2019

CFO Mark Shamber discusses how the retailer's recent moves in both distribution and retail have paid off.

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C&S Wholesale to Open Warehouse in Pacific Northwest

By Kat Martin on Dec. 05, 2019

The state-of-the-art facility is expected to open in summer 2020, expanding the wholesaler’s operations into the region.

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KeHE Introduces Diversity Initiative

By WGB Staff on Dec. 03, 2019

The new DiverseTrade program will help woman-, minority-, LGBT- and veteran-owned companies navigate the distribution system.

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SpartanNash Opens Produce Distribution Center in Fargo, N.D.

By WGB Staff on Nov. 15, 2019

The 80,000-square-foot facility has the capacity for 1,600 items—including 300 organic items—and is solely dedicated to produce and floral distribution.

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Grocerants Should Learn From Fast Food's Labor Woes

By Phil Lempert on Oct. 25, 2019

The Lempert Report: Rising wages and a labor shortage of 1 million workers in foodservice has the grocery sector concerned.

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Are Supermarket Pharmacies at a Turning Point?

By David S. Rogers on Oct. 10, 2019

Although many food retailers have abandoned the category, there are potential opportunities for the existing players.

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How Heinen’s Harnesses Personalization as a Strategic Advantage

By Meg Major on Oct. 08, 2019

Heinen’s Grocery Store Director of E-Commerce and Loyalty Amii Lang and Social Media Manager Paula Skladanowski dish on a variety of here and now topics in part two of WGB’s podcast series exploring FMI's 2019 Trends Report.

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