Republic National Distributing Co. (RNDC) and Young’s Market Co. have agreed to partner in all of Young’s current markets, expanding the existing partnership between Young’s and RNDC in Arizona. The combined company will serve customers in 33 complementary markets, including 32 states and the District of Columbia. The transaction between Young’s and RNDC is expected […]
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Merger Expands Vine Line Logistics’ Midwest Footprint
Michigan-based Vine Line Logistics LLC, Heeren Bros. Inc., and Walsma & Lyons are joining forces and rebranding their companies as Vine Line Produce Distribution, positioning the new organization to become one of the Midwest’s leading refrigerated transportation companies. The merged business lines include Vine Line Logistics, Vine Line Trucking, Walsma & Lyons and Heeren Bros. […]
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Study Reveals Significant Produce Shelf Life Variability
Zest Labs has released the results of a research study measuring and comparing the shelf life (or freshness) of produce being sold at major grocery chain stores across the United States. The research found that the freshness of produce varied significantly from store to store as well as within each individual store. This variability causes […]
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Kroger, Ocado Break Ground On High-Tech CFC In Ohio
The Kroger Co. and Ocado broke ground June 12 on their first customer fulfillment center (CFC). The automated warehouse facility with digital and robotic capabilities—also known as a shed—is being constructed in Monroe, Ohio. Kroger intends to open 20 CFCs to create a seamless customer experience. Two additional sites have been selected in the Central […]
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Schnucks Expands Curbside Pickup, Adds Rewards Points
Schnuck Markets’ customers now can earn reward points on delivery orders delivered to a home or business, as well as on curbside pickup orders. Schnucks Rewards pays customers back for their purchases by providing 10 rewards points for every dollar spent. After earning 1,000 points, the customer will be rewarded with $2 off a future […]
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Penske Logistics Opens New Distribution Center To Serve The Kroger Co.
Penske Logistics celebrated the grand opening of its new 606,000-s.f. build-to-suit standard freezer/cooler distribution center in Romulus, Michigan, on June 4. The new facility is responsible for bringing more than 400 new jobs to the region and was opened to serve the food distribution needs of its customer, The Kroger Co. of Michigan. “Our new distribution center to serve […]
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Free NextDay Delivery Available At Walmart Without Membership Fee
Walmart now is offering free NextDay delivery to customers without a membership fee. “We’re adding free NextDay delivery on a wide range of general merchandise from Walmart.com, without a membership fee,” said Walmart E-Commerce U.S. President and CEO Mark Lore. “NextDay delivery will be available first to Walmart.com customers in Phoenix and Las Vegas and […]
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Buehler’s Fresh Foods Launches Online Shopping Service
Buehler’s Fresh Foods’ new online shopping site is now live. The food retailer has enhanced its online grocery shopping service, adding some of the perks and conveniences suggested by customers. Customers at four Buehler’s locations can order groceries online for curbside pickup the same day. Locations include Wooster Milltown, Medina River Styx, Canton and Wadsworth, […]