Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. and Symbotic Inc. (Nasdaq: SYM) have announced an agreement to deploy warehouse automation at AWG’s Gulf Coast Division Support Center in Pearl River, Louisiana. The project is expected to strengthen operational efficiency, improve service reliability and enhance long-term supply chain resilience across AWG’s distribution network. AWG’s Gulf Coast Division Support Center […]
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Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Feature, Featured News, Midwest
Lipari Foods Debuts Global Strategy At ‘Passport To Flavor’ Event
Lipari Foods marked its largest-ever trade show March 25 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan, welcoming 11,000 retailers under the theme “Passport to Flavor” as the company unveiled a comprehensive rebrand centered on global foods. The event featured about 750 booths with 13,000 items on display, 1,300 of which were new to Lipari’s […]
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Martin’s Super Markets Refreshes Store In Goshen, IN
The Martin’s Super Markets location on Bashor Road in Goshen, Indiana, has completed its first major remodel in two decades, updating one of the community’s longtime grocers with a refreshed layout, new décor and expanded fresh offerings. The remodel introduces new décor, a refreshed store layout and redesigned meat department with expanded in-store cuts. Fresh […]
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The United Family Breaks Ground On New Store In Wolfforth, TX
The United Family has broken ground on a new United Supermarkets location in Wolfforth, Texas, marking the company’s first full-size grocery store in the southwestern suburb of Lubbock. Slated to open in 2027, the store is located in the northeast part of town, behind the United Express fuel station at Donald Preston Drive and Cambridge […]
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Aldi U.S. Launches Redesigned Website, App With Instacart
Aldi U.S. and Instacart (Nasdaq: CART) have launched a redesigned Aldi website at aldi.us and an updated mobile app, powered by Instacart’s Storefront Pro enterprise commerce platform and fulfillment solutions. The enhanced digital experience offers personalized recommendations, improved product discovery and shoppable recipes for meal planning. Instacart, which began powering fulfillment for Aldi U.S. in […]
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Family Fare Completes Major Remodel In St. Ignace, MI
The Family Fare in St. Ignace, Michigan, has completed its first comprehensive remodel in 25 years, modernizing a grocery destination that serves both the Upper Peninsula community and year-round residents of Mackinac Island. The transformation includes expanded fresh departments across dairy, meat and produce, refreshed bakery offerings and a full-service floral department. The store also […]
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Teel To Lead The Raley’s Companies Following Knopf’s Departure
The Raley’s Companies has announced a leadership transition, with President and CEO Keith Knopf departing after 11 years and owner and Chairman Mike Teel returning to the CEO role he previously held before Knopf joined the company. “After 11 fulfilling years of service, I have reached a natural inflection point, and having achieved significant milestones, […]
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Natural Grocers, Rodale Institute Launch Annual Ladybug Love Campaign
Natural Grocers is teaming up with Rodale Institute for its annual Ladybug Love campaign in April, with this year’s fundraising efforts benefiting itsFarmer Training Programs. The month-long campaign encourages customers to protect beneficial insects while supporting regenerative organic agriculture. This year’s offerings are full-time programs that prepare farmers for careers in regenerative organic crop and […]