Wholesalers & Distributors

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Wholesalers & Distributors

Inside UNFI's turnaround plans

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.

Wholesalers & Distributors

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

The Providence, Rhode Island-based wholesaler has withdrawn its long-term fiscal year 2024 financial targets citing challenges ahead.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.

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.

Current chief executive Marc Bodner to become executive chairman at health and beauty care, general merchandise wholesaler.

Longtime partner Givex drives independent grocery distributor’s Shopper Engagement Platform.

Wholesale, retail business segments post double-digit Q4 sales growth, aided by elevated inflation.

Located in St. George, the new location brings CHEF’STORE’s store count to 88 nationwide across 13 states.

With food prices still high, retailers attending UNFI’s show came looking for value, special deals and new products to bring back to their shoppers.

Grocery distributor donates urgent supplies as hundreds of thousands lack shelter and basic needs.

Grocery distributor/retailer sees “tremendous oppportunity” in convenience retail segment.

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