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Class-action suit accuses UNFI of misleading investors

 By Russell Redman on Mar. 28, 2023

Shareholders cite recent sharp declines in the grocery distributor’s net earnings and stock price.

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Wakefern taps Mike Stigers as cooperative’s next president

 By Diane Adam on Mar. 24, 2023

The grocery industry veteran, who most recently served as CEO of retail at UNFI, will take the helm on June 1, upon the retirement of current President Joe Sheridan.

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UNFI retail chief Mike Stigers to exit

By Russell Redman on Mar. 23, 2023

The grocery industry veteran and Cub Foods CEO informed the distributor of plans to resign from his post earlier this week.

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UNFI updates leadership team to advance its turnaround plans

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 22, 2023

Erin Horvath is now the wholesaler’s chief operating officer and Louis Martin is the new president of wholesale, the company announced Wednesday.

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SpartanNash promotes Chief Legal Officer Illeana McAlary

By Russell Redman on Mar. 20, 2023

The C-suite executive was elevated to the EVP title since joining the distributor over a year ago.

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Gordon Food Service enters Texas with new store openings Tuesday

By Diane Adam on Mar. 13, 2023

The broadline foodservice distributor will open six new grocery stores in the Houston area, all open to the public.

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BJ's Q4 brings 'record' gains for the wholesale club

By Diane Adam on Mar. 09, 2023

“2022 was a record year, having surpassed $1 billion in adjusted EBITDA for the first time in the company’s history,” CEO Bob Eddy said Thursday.

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Inside UNFI's turnaround plans

By Diane Adam on Mar. 09, 2023

After lackluster Q2 earnings, the wholesaler's CEO said his company is committed to major technology upgrades to improve both the customer and the supplier experience.

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UNFI embarks on 'transformation agenda' as stock plunges following Q2 earnings report

By Diane Adam on Mar. 08, 2023

The Providence, Rhode Island-based wholesaler has withdrawn its long-term fiscal year 2024 financial targets citing challenges ahead. UNFI cut its fiscal year 2023 adjusted EPS forecast from $4.85-$5.15 to $3.05-$3.90.

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USDA proposes closing 'Made in USA’ loophole for meat, poultry, eggs

By Timothy Inklebarger on Mar. 06, 2023

Under the proposed change, any meat, poultry or egg product would have to be “derived from animals born, raised, slaughtered and processed in the United States” in order to be labeled as a U.S. product.

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