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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Northeast
UNFI’s Central Region Gains New Leadership
UNFI has appointed JJ Schlangen to central region president, effective Feb. 5, where he will lead one of the company’s three sales divisions and report to Chief Customer Officer Steve Dietz. Schlangen joined UNFI in 2015 as a member of Supervalu’s financial analyst team. During his tenure with the company, he has served in a […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Northeast
UNFI Implements AI-Powered Warehouse Automation System
United Natural Foods (UNFI) has announced plans to implement an A.I.-powered robotic automation system in its warehouse in Manchester, Pennsylvania. This system, manufactured by Symbotic, is the second installation for UNFI and part of its commitment to improve its distribution center network. Once installed, UNFI expects the system to enhance the customer experience, improve quality […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
Newsweek Recognizes SpartanNash For Employee Diversity
SpartanNash has been named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group for its commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. The company received the award based on quantitative data from an employee survey as well as other qualitative scoring methods. “Creating an environment where every associate belongs and feels empowered to […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Health & Wellness, Southeast
AGBR Sponsors Southern University’s Basketball Nutrition Center
Associated Grocers Inc. (AGBR) has partnered with the Southern University Men’s Basketball team to sponsor its nutrition center, becoming the team’s exclusive grocery partner. The station is located within the men’s team locker room and is available to players throughout the season and while they are on campus. “I am incredibly excited and grateful for […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
SpartanNash Installs ReposiTrak’s Food Traceability Network
SpartanNash has implemented ReposiTrak’s Traceability Network, a food tracking program that advances efforts to create a more transparent supply chain. With ReposiTrak, hundreds of the company’s suppliers that harvest or handle products on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Food Traceability List will be required to exchange data with SpartanNash and the thousands of retailers […]