Portland, Oregon-based New Seasons Market received three awards during the recent UNFI Circle of Excellence ceremony in San Diego, California. The Circle of Excellence honors businesses for outstanding innovation and market strategies. New Seasons Market received the Regional Chain Performance Award (West Region), as well as Regional Chain of the Year and Overall Customer of […]
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Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Southeast
UNFI’s Second Spring, Summer Show Deemed Success
UNFI’s second spring and summer show of the year drew more than 3,300 customers from its U.S. East and Central regions to Orlando, Florida, for two days of networking with suppliers from across North America. “Customers came seeking deals for their shoppers, and suppliers were willing to accommodate them,” said Kelly Sosa, UNFI East region […]
Posted inKeHE Distributors, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
KeHE Introduces Fresh Marketplace Brand
During its recent 2024 Summer Show, KeHE Distributors unveiled its new Fresh Marketplace brand to connect consumers to more fresh product offerings from around the world. The brand features more than 24,000 fresh products curated by category experts, all focused on helping “make stores worth leaving home for.” “We have long been committed to fresh […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
US Foods Eyes Five CHEF’STORE Openings In 2024
US Foods Holding Corp. is planning to open five new CHEF’STORE locations, including four in the Southeast and one in Oregon, this year. CHEF’STORE offers a one-stop-shop for restaurant operators, food industry professionals, community groups and at-home chefs to stock up or replenish ingredients and supplies by the case and in individual quantities. A quick […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
SpartanNash Introduces ‘Finest Reserve’ Private Label Brand
SpartanNash has introduced its new private label brand, Finest Reserve by Our Family. The Finest Reserve line uses fresh and authentic ingredients to create gourmet flavors. The new private label is an extension of Our Family, SpartanNash’s flagship brand, that has captured the attention of the company’s customer base. The collection is a curated offering of […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Grocery Store Equipment, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
SpartanNash Rolling Out Simbe’s Tally At 60 More Stores
SpartanNash plans to add Simbe’s autonomous inventory robot Tally at 60 additional company-operated stores across the Midwest. Simbe’s Store Intelligence platform informs product stocking, ordering, merchandising and e-commerce fulfillment, with real-time inventory insights across every store area. The data precision that Tally gives ensures items are available for SpartanNash shoppers with accurate location and price, […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Northeast
UNFI Wraps Up First Full Assortment Selling Show
United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) has concluded its first comprehensive product and solution regional selling show, which featured its range of natural, conventional, fresh and organic products and total store solutions. The two-day event in San Diego brought together more than 5,500 representatives of hundreds of UNFI customers and connected them with the company’s network […]
Posted inKeHE Distributors, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
KeHE Summer Show Approaching Fast
KeHE Distributors will feature top trends, merchandising ideas, show-only deals and industry perspectives Feb. 7-8 during the 2024 KeHE Summer Show in Salt Lake City and virtually on its proprietary platform, KeHE CONNECT, from Feb. 1-15. The food trade shows offer in-person and virtual events that allow supplier and retailer partners to connect and discover […]