Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. has appointed Derek Jones as EVP, division operations of the company, effective July 10. In this role, Jones will lead all operations functions, including divisions, corporate distribution, sales, support and services. He will report to Dan Funk, president-elect. Reporting to Jones will be Richard Kearns, EVP of distribution […]
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Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Northeast
UNFI Concludes 2023 Annual Natural Holiday Show
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. held its Natural Holiday Product Show June 7-8 at the Mohegan Sun Convention Center in Uncasville, Connecticut, where it showcased natural products to help food retailers drive growth and profitability during the upcoming holiday selling period. More than 2,500 customers visited more than 730 exhibitors during the two-day show. […]
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AWG Opens All-In-One Distribution Hub In Hernando, MS
Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. held a ribbon-cutting event June 5 for its All-In-One Distribution Hub in Hernando, Mississippi. The facility, which totals more than one million square feet of space and is some 80 feet tall throughout, features advanced intelligence, automation and an expanded variety of offerings to improve system-wide distribution and logistics performance. The […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
SpartanNash Foundation Hosts Fundraiser For Memorial Day
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash is holding its annual foundation in-store fundraiser through June 4, benefiting Honor and Remember, Operation Homefront and Convoy of Hope. Customers who visit any participating SpartanNash-owned retail stores including Family Fare, Martin’s Super Markets, D&W Fresh Market, Forest Hills Foods and fuel centers during the fundraiser can choose to donate $1, $5 or $10 at checkout or round up their totals to the […]
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KeHE Distributors Completes Acquisition Of DPI Specialty Foods
Naperville, Illinois-based KeHE Distributors has completed the acquisition of DPI Specialty Foods, a distributor across the western U.S., from food and beverage focused private equity firm Arbor Investments. KeHE and DPI will continue to operate as separate entities while the organizations work to implement an integration plan. “Combining KeHE and DPI’s long histories of success and pre-eminent […]
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Lipari Foods Acquires Comercializadora Del Midwest
Lipari Foods has reached an agreement to acquire Clive, Iowa-based Comercializadora Del Midwest, a provider of Central and South American specialty items. This opportunity will expand Lipari’s portfolio of international products, as well as their distribution footprint in the Midwest. “We are thrilled to welcome the CDM team into our family as we develop the Latino […]
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KeHE Begins Official Partnership With Chicago Fire FC
Naperville, Illinois-based KeHE Distributors has announced a partnership with the Chicago Fire FC of Major League Soccer. The partnership will feature a “Fill the KeHE Truck” campaign that will benefit the Chicago Fire Foundation’s Participate, Learn, Achieve, Youth Soccer program, which is committed to supporting underprivileged youth through enhancing the academic performance and development of key social and emotional […]
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KeHE Offers Smart Shelf Tags To Improve In-Store Shopping Experience
Technology offer mobile-friendly, instant product details while shopping in stores KeHE, through a partnership with Cornerstone Consulting and its brand Cornerstone for Natural, is offering Smart Shelf Tags to enable a tech-forward experience for suppliers, retailers and consumers. Consumers want more information on the products and brands they use and consume daily, and Smart Shelf Tags […]