Buffalo, New York-based Rich Holdings has promoted Melinda “Mindy” R. Rich to become chairman of the family-owned corporate parent, Rich Holdings. She previously served as vice chairman, EVP and a member of the board for Rich Products Corporation. In this transition, she succeeds Robert E. Rich Jr., who served as chairman for 16 years. Rich Jr. […]
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Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
Hormel Foods Launches New Strategic Operating Model
Austin, Minnesota-based Hormel Foods Corporation has launched a new strategic operating model, aligning its businesses to be more agile, consumer and customer focused and market driven. Effective Oct. 31, the company will transition to three operating segments – retail, foodservice and international. “Hormel Foods is a distinctly different company than it was a decade ago, with […]
Posted inExecutive News, West, Wholesaler/Distributor News
WAFC Names Posey As Chief Operating Officer
The Western Association of Food Chains has named Patrick “Pat” Posey to succeed Carole Christianson as chief operating officer, effective Sept. 1. While retiring from the day-to-day operations of the WAFC, Christianson will be retained in an advisory role to ensure a smooth and transparent transition. Scott Drew, 2022-23 WAFC president and chairman, heralded the news. “Pat […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
AWG Partners With DoorDash To Offer On-Demand Grocery Delivery
Kansas City, Kansas-based AWG has entered into a partnership agreement with DoorDash to offer on-demand grocery delivery solutions to independent grocers through the DoorDash marketplace app and website. Grocers can use the DoorDash platform to build an e-commerce offering that meets the needs of their local community base, extending to areas where they may not have […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Executive News, Northeast
Allegiance Retail Services Promotes Three Team Members
At the annual member meeting of Allegiance Retail Services held in June at the Upper Montclair Country Club in Clifton, New Jersey, John T. Derderian, president and COO, announced three leadership team promotions. Samer Rahman, VP of perishables, was promoted to VP of center store. In this role, he will provide stores with support in […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Executive News, Southwest
Kimberly Clark Appoints Hicks As Chief Digital, Technology Officer
Dallas-based Kimberly-Clark Corporation has appointed Zack Hicks as chief digital and technology officer. He is a member of the company’s executive leadership team. This role reflects Kimberly-Clark’s focus on digital technology in building brands and creating differentiated capability for the company. Hicks joins the company after 26 years of leadership at Toyota Motors North America and […]
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SpartanNash Hosts Expo For Independent Grocery Customers
SpartanNash hosted more than 1,500 food and grocery suppliers and independent retail customers July 25-28 for the 2022 Fall Expo at the DeVos Place Convention Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The “Delivering Seasonal Values” themed event created a platform for independent grocery customers, CPG-brand representatives and SpartanNash leaders to share upcoming trends; discuss critical industry topics […]
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Goya Foods Expands Facility To Combat Global Food Crisis
Goya Foods celebrated the expansion of its facility in Bolingbrook, Illinois, where it has been operating for more than half a century. The facility, Goya Chicago, has become the company’s latest expansion project during a time of high inflation rates where supply chain concerns have impacted the way consumers acquire everyday goods and food. This […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Southeast
Home Chef Opens Production Center In Douglasville, GA
Home Chef is expanding its southeast footprint with a 181,000-square-foot facility in Douglasville, Georgia, allowing for more capacity and increased efficiencies. The production operation will provide more space and opportunities to better serve the company’s growing customer base. The new production center is Home Chef’s first single-tenant facility and will be equipped with features, such as upgraded […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Merchant Distributors, Southeast
Merchants Distributors To Invest $35M In Perishable Facility
Hickory, North Carolina-based Merchants Distributors, a wholesale grocery distributor, will invest $35 million to add 250,000 square feet to its perishables capacity at its Caldwell County facilities. “We are very excited about MDI’s latest new investment in Caldwell County. We are proud to have partnered with the city of Hickory assisting MDI with local incentives that […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Northeast
UNFI Begins New Leadership Structure For Company Growth
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. has announced a new leadership and organizational structure to sharpen its focus on key operational priorities designed to better support its customers, suppliers and employees. “We are on an aggressive path to drive shareholder value by helping to create sustainable, profitable growth with and for our customers and […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
SpartanNash Completes Transformation Of Headquarters
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash celebrated the reopening of its corporate headquarters, which was reimagined and renovated to inspire creativity and meet the evolving needs of its employees. Hundreds of SpartanNash employees work out of the Grand Rapids Service Center, located at 850 76th St. The newly renovated building is also adjacent to SpartanNash’s Grand Rapids Distribution Center, […]
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SpartanNash Celebrates Five Years Of Fast Lane Online Shopping
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has announced that customers can use its Fast Lane online shopping platform to enjoy online-only savings from July 10-19. These savings will be offered to celebrate the program’s fifth anniversary of delivering groceries through curbside pickup and home delivery services. Anniversary perks will include deals on select items, including summer staples such as meat, […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest, Sustainability News
Hormel Foods Details Changing Culinary Landscape
Austin, Minnesota-based Hormel Foods Corporation has partnered with the company’s innovation and insights experts to provide culinary insights that are driving today’s food trends. “Hormel Foods has seen dramatic changes in people’s eating habits, culinary interests and where they find information about food,” said Heather Vossler, director of innovation and consumer insights at Hormel Foods. “We […]
Posted inKeHE Distributors, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
KeHE Hosts Holiday Show, Releases On Trend Winners
KeHE Distributors hosted its 2022 Holiday Show on June 15-16 in Chicago, bringing together sought-after products, cutting-edge brands and top retailers. The in-person event offered opportunities to learn about innovative new products, insights for the latest trends and buying or selling opportunities for the holiday buying season. The 2022 show, which made its first in-person return since 2019, […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
SpartanNash Named ‘Best and Brightest Companies To Work For’
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has been named among the 2022 “Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation,” according to the National Association for Business Resources. This recognition marks 10 consecutive years SpartanNash has been recognized for its commitment to excellence in employee engagement and human resources practices. “We are incredibly proud to have been recognized […]
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SpartanNash Acquires Shop-N-Save Food Centers
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has acquired Shop-N-Save Food Centers, a three-store grocery chain in northwestern Michigan. Upon close of the sale, the Benzonia, Fremont and Ludington, Michigan, grocery stores have been converted to SpartanNash’s Family Fare brand, continuing employment for all employees and expanding offerings available to shoppers. Founded in 1973 by William “Bill” DeVries, Shop-N-Save Food Centers […]
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SpartanNash Hires Crane As VP Of Finance – Food Distribution
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has named Greg Crane as VP of finance – food distribution. Crane will serve as finance business partner to Bennett Morgan, SVP and chief merchandising officer, and support the food distribution leadership team. Crane’s role, effective June 6, includes leadership over budgeting, forecasting, monthly results analysis and risk and opportunity assessment activities for the food […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Southeast
Associated Grocers’ Gathering Touts New Ideas And Innovation
After a two-year absence, Associated Grocers Inc. held its Spring Food Show for member retailers April 27 at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales, Louisiana. Themed “AG Into the Future,” the event drew more than 1,000 vendors, manufacturers, retail members and store representatives. Associated Grocers Inc. is a wholesale distributor to more than 180 […]
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KeHE Distributors Show To Make In-Person Return To Chicago June 15-16
Naperville, Illinois-based KeHE Distributors has announced the return of its holiday show. The digital portion of the event will be held June 9-21 on KeHE Connect and the in-person event will take place June 15-16 at McCormick Place in Chicago. The KeHE Holiday Show offers an opportunity to learn about and experience sought-after products and cutting-edge […]