Transformation agenda focused on improving UNFI’s customer and supplier experience Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. has promoted two senior leaders to better align leadership teams and resources to drive its customer-centric strategy and transformation agenda. Erin Horvath has been appointed COO and Louis Martin has been named president of wholesale. UNFI has outlined the […]
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NECSEMA’s Annual Trade Expo Opens March 22
Innovations in vehicle fueling and healthy food service at convenience stores take center stage March 22 at the DCU Center for the New England Convenience Store and Energy Marketers Association’s annual trade expo in Worcester, Massachusetts. “It’s an exciting and transformative time in the convenience store space, and we’re thrilled to showcase everything that the […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast
Weis Markets Donates $425K To AHA’s ‘Life Is Why’ Campaign
Donation generated by in-store customer donations and a company contribution Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets donated $425,000 to the American Heart Association’s “Life is Why” campaign. “Weis Markets and its customers have worked together to donate more than $2.4 million to the American Heart Association since we first partnered with the organization in 2019,” said Maria […]
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Tuna Company Leads Call For Restoration Of Endangered Species
SFP study finds loss of biodiversity in longline tuna fisheries Boston-based Thai Union Group PLC, a seafood producer of shelf-stable tuna products, has announced its commitment to only source from vessels that are implementing best practices to protect ocean wildlife from bycatch. Thai Union’s action is based on research by Sustainable Fisheries Partnership on the risks to […]
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Tops Offers Little Leaf Farms’ Sustainable Fresh Lettuces
Williamsville, New York-based Tops is offering customers a sustainable produce option through Little Leaf Farms’ fresh lettuces. Little Leaf Farms’ hydroponic greenhouses use sunlight and captured rainwater to grow lettuce, which is harvested and delivered to stores within 24 hours, improving shelf life. “We get lots of calls and emails from Little Leaf Farms fans, […]
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Tops Begins ‘Rip It, Win It, Live It Up’ Monopoly Game
Williamsville, New York-based Tops has begun its “Rip It, Win It, Live It Up” Monopoly game. Customers have the chance to win the grand prize of either five years of free groceries or $20,000 of any gift cards the customers choose, in addition to other prizes and offers. The grocer is also offering a second […]
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UNFI Implements Process Improvements, New SAE Technology
United Natural Foods advancing initiatives to improve its supply chain Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. has announced further actions to improve its supply chain capabilities and overall customer experience as part of its four-part transformation agenda. These actions include improved operating procedures, increased associate training programs and the deployment of technological improvements, such as […]
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BJ’s Deploys Simbe’s ‘Tally’ Technology In Clubs
Marlborough, Massachusetts-based BJ’s Wholesale Club has partnered with Simbe Robotics to roll out its business intelligence solution, Tally, to all club locations across the company’s footprint. Incorporating Simbe’s AI-powered solution into operations will provide greater visibility into store conditions and provide deeper business insights, improving operational efficiencies and enhancing the member experience. “We are excited to collaborate with […]