Perrone & Sons LLC, a fourth generation, family-owned food distribution company, recently celebrated the grand opening of a new production facility in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) joined elected officials and key partners to cut the ribbon on the company’s second location in the area, which is just minutes away […]
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Associated Food Stores Shares Pharmacy Leadership Promotions
Associated Food Stores (AFS) has made three leadership promotions within its pharmacy division to guide modernization efforts, which include implementing new processes and exploring innovations such as central fill automation. Eliseo Faz has been named SVP of pharmacy, where he will oversee all pharmacy operations across the company. Chris Sheard has been promoted to VP […]
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SpartanNash Adds Neighborhood Heroes Discount To Rewards Program
SpartanNash has launched the Neighborhood Heroes Program, an initiative providing students, educators, active-duty military and veterans, nurses and first responders with a 50 percent discount on an annual online shopping membership at company-operated stores. With a membership, these community members will receive a variety of benefits, including: Unlimited free grocery pickup, including same-day; 10 percent […]
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AWG Reports Record Results, Other Milestones
Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG) reported net sales for the cooperative of $11.5 billion, up 2.41 percent, and consolidated company sales of $12.1 billion. AWG distributed a record $286.2 million of year-end patronage immediately following its annual shareholders meeting March 25. The total distribution of cooperative benefits returned to shareholders – including […]
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KeHE Board Member Hung Selected As A Director To Watch
KeHE Distributors Board of Directors member Karen Hung has been selected by Private Company Director magazine as a 2025 “Director to Watch.” Hung, the CEO and founder of Silver Rock Consulting, a global management consulting firm, was appointed to the KeHE board in 2020 after a nationwide search for candidates. “This recognition is a testament to Karen’s […]
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SpartanNash Shares Progress In Corporate Responsibility Report
SpartanNash has published its 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report, providing details on how the company continues to strengthen its “People First” culture through advancements in employee safety, development, engagement, sustainability and governance. “The progress we’ve made is a testament to the dedication of our associates and leaders in shaping a vibrant ‘People First’ culture,” said SpartanNash […]
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Topco Honors Members With Awards, Recognizes Anniversaries
Topco Associates LLC recently held its Annual Membership Conference, where the cooperative honored several members that achieved significant sales and volume growth across its programs during 2024, while also introducing a new award. “The membership experienced a record year in growth, not only through the performance of Topco and member own brands but in key […]
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Topco Associates Shares Membership Updates
Topco Associates recently held its Annual Membership Conference, during which the cooperative provided updates, including that American Foods International and Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) have become members. American Foods International, headquartered in Miami, serves independent retailers throughout the Caribbean, Latin America and South Florida. It has joined as a full member, participating in dairy/commercial bakery; […]