Naperville, Illinois-baed KeHE Distributors says it is opening a new Maryland distribution center which will help better service the unique needs of independent retailers in the northeast region. The 550,000-square-foot Maryland facility is located between Washington, D.C., and New York City, bringing KeHE’s network to 16 national distribution centers that provide natural, organic and specialty products […]
Category: Grocery Industry
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Home Page Slider, West
Golbon Fall Virtual Conference Posts Record Attendance
Boise, Idaho-based Golbon, a national foodservice buying and marketing group, just wrapped up another three-day fall virtual conference, one of its most successful shows to date. More than 300 industry professionals attended the event that featured over 100 virtual booths, member-hosted topical discussions, an economic update and the Annual Golbon Awards. The Golbon Fall 2020 Conference […]
Posted inPackaging News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Ocean Spray Advances Sustainable Packaging Strategy With TerraCycle
Boston-based Ocean Spray Cranberries, the agricultural cooperative owned by more than 700 farmer families, has partnered with waste management company TerraCycle to launch a free recycling program that enables consumers to recycle Ocean Spray Craisins dried cranberries flexible plastic and snack packaging for an alternative use. Through the partnership, Ocean Spray is advancing its sustainable packaging […]
Posted inPackaging News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Daelmans Stroopwafels Rolls Out New, Modernized Packaging Design
Daelmans Stroopwafels, distributed by New York City-based The Brand Passport, will debut a new, contemporary packaging design across their portfolio this fall. Customers can still enjoy the No. 1 selling Stroopwafel on the market, now packaged in new graphics designed to increase visibility and impact on shelf. The new Daelmans packaging design features modernized design […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Symphony RetailAI Announces New Xcelerate Performance Series
Dallas, Texas-based Symphony RetailAI, a global provider of integrated AI-enabled marketing, merchandising and supply chain solutions for FMCG retailers and manufacturers, has announced the Xcelerate Performance Series, launching on Oct. 20. As with past Xcelerate Retail Forums, the new Symphony RetailAI Xcelerate Performance Series brings together top FMCG retail and CPG corporate leaders, analysts and […]
Posted inMarketing News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Brookshire’s, Super 1 Foods Partner With ULM Athletics
University of Louisiana Monroe Athletics and Tyler, Texas-based Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC), a regional grocery store company with more than 180 locations and 10 throughout the Monroe area, have agreed to a new partnership that will bring the Warhawks brand into stores and the homes of fans and shoppers. Brookshire’s and Super 1 Foods will […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Amazon Fresh, Home Page Slider, National, Shelby Exclusives, Whole Foods
Column: Supermarkets Should Consider Firing Up That Recommendation Engine
by Katie Hotze, CEO of Grocery Shopii Predictive analytics has exploded on the scene in grocery retail, with Amazon delivering a master class on the power of predictive technology that motivates shoppers to buy more product more often when the suggestive pairings are done for them. Late last year, McKinsey & Company reported that more […]
Posted inPackaging News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
GVH Family Of Companies Marks 71st Anniversary With Eye To Future
by Buddy Furgerson, chairman of the board, and CEO Joe Schmidt of GVH Family of Companies This year, GVH Family of Companies celebrates 71 years in business. Our company started with Gage Van Horn answering an advertisement from Champion Gummed Tape Products to become a salesman for printed gummed paper tape and dispensers, which were used […]