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Wholesalers & Distributors

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

Wholesalers & Distributors

Foodservice Industry Partnering With Grocers

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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Services Planned for Longtime Butterball, National Turkey Federation Leader Kerry Doughty

The former Butterball CEO is remembered as a hardworking, open-minded and compassionate food executive.

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SpartanNash Promotes Retail 'Visionary' Thomas Swanson to EVP

By WGB Staff on Mar. 11, 2020

The Midwest distributor lauds executive's energy and passion in Martin's integration and strengthening retail comps.

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UNFI Says Coronavirus Sparking Double-Digit Volumes

By Jon Springer on Mar. 11, 2020

The distributor is working hard to meet demand, but suppliers are still catching up, CEO says in second-quarter financial update.

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Q4 Results Signal 'Comprehensive' Turn for SpartanNash

By Kat Martin on Feb. 21, 2020

Despite a difficult year, the wholesaler marked its 15th consecutive quarter of growth, and its interim CEO believes the momentum, including stronger retail sales, is here to stay.

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Northwest Grocers Selects KeHE as Its Natural-Organic Distributor

By WGB Staff on Feb. 18, 2020

The four-year deal encompasses the more than 90 independent grocers who are members of the organization.

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Emile Breaux to Head Realigned AWG Real Estate Team

By WGB Staff on Feb. 11, 2020

The veteran cooperative executive will lead development and market research strategies in addition to his supply chain operations role.

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UNFI Recasts Senior Leadership

By Jon Springer on Feb. 07, 2020

CEO Steven Spinner's contract is extended, while Eric Dorne is named COO; John Howard is appointed CFO. The company is also seeking a new chief supply chain officer as it navigates a tumultuous transformation.

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Obituary: Michael Wright, Former Supervalu CEO

By WGB Staff on Jan. 30, 2020

After careers in football and law, Wright was CEO for Supervalu from 1981-2000, overseeing a period of expansive growth for the wholesaler.

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David Sisk Named President of SpartanNash MDV Military Division

By WGB Staff on Jan. 28, 2020

He replaces Kathleen Mahoney, who will continue in her roles as EVP and chief legal officer.

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