Robert Joseph Morton, 56, of Frenstat, Texas, died Aug. 27, 2021. A celebration of life service was held at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell, Texas, on Aug. 30. Born on Aug. 19, 1965, to parents Richard and Dorothy (Brennan) Morton in Detroit, Michigan, he was the youngest of nine children. When he was a young man he […]
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Berner Food & Beverages Names Diamond As VP Of Operations
Berner Food & Beverage LLC, a private label and contract manufacturing supplier of food and beverage products based in Dakota, Illinois, has named Kelly Diamond as VP of operations. “Kelly Diamond is a valued member of our team, and I can’t wait to see the impact her efforts as VP of operations will have on […]
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GVH Family of Companies Announces Leadership Moves
Wright to succeed Schmidt as its CEO Lubbock, Texas-based GVH Family of Companies has announced that Joe Schmidt will be transitioning from CEO to executive chairman of the independent distributor, effective in September, and Sean Wright will be the new president and CEO. Wright has served as president of GVH for the last four years. […]
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Largest Rooftop Solar Array In New Hampshire Installed At AGNE
The largest retailer-owned, wholesale grocery distribution center in New England soon will boast New Hampshire’s largest rooftop solar array. The installation of a 1,292-kilowatt DC rooftop array has begun on Associated Grocers of New England, which will soon be powered by 3,400 solar panels, making it the Granite State’s largest rooftop solar array built to […]
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AWG’s Smith Testifies On Economic Discrimination, Power Buyers
Senate Judiciary Committee exploring the matter From staff reports David Smith, the president and CEO of Associated Wholesale Grocers, a National Grocers Association member, testified July 28 before the full Senate Judiciary Committee on the effects of economic discrimination and anticompetitive tactics by power buyers on independent grocers nationwide. Consolidation and concentration in the grocery […]
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UNFI Appoints Douglas As CEO, Stahl As Independent Board Chair
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. has appointed J. Alexander (Sandy) Miller Douglas as CEO and a member of its board of directors, effective Aug. 9. Douglas is a proven, customer-focused, strategic leader who brings a broad background and expertise in distribution, sales, marketing,and e-commerce as the new CEO. He was selected after an […]
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SpartanNash Foundation, Customers Raise $330K For Veterans
The SpartanNash Foundation – the charitable organization operated by grocery retailer and distributor SpartanNash – recently joined with store guests and company associates to raise $330,000 on behalf of nonprofit organizations Team Red, White & Blue, Operation Homefront and Honor and Remember. This is part of its commitment to building stronger communities and helping those who served. “As a leading distributor of […]
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Teamsters At Columbia Distributing Ratify Record-Setting Contract
Members of Teamsters Local 174 working at Portland, Oregon-based Columbia Distributing came together recently to ratify what the union is calling an “industry-leading contract.” The five-year agreement includes record-setting wage and pension increases, along with “outstanding” medical benefits to approximately 310 warehouse and delivery employees. This contract settlement comes on the heels of a unanimous strike […]
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KeHE Launches Business Intelligence Tool For Suppliers
KeHE Distributors says it is supporting its supplier community through the development of a proprietary business intelligence tool, KeHE Connect BI. KeHE Connect BI is a suite of tools for KeHE’s suppliers, created to enhance the current reporting and provide new capabilities to better serve the company’s suppliers and, indirectly, retailers throughout the nation. The platform […]
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AWG, Coborn’s Partner To Expand Distribution Footprint In Upper Midwest
Associated Wholesale Grocers and Coborn’s have reached an agreement for AWG to serve as the primary wholesale supplier to Coborn’s in the Upper Midwest. Based in St. Cloud, Minnesota, Coborn’s is a 100-year-old employee-owned grocery retailer with nearly 9,300 employees and 59 grocery stores across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. The stores operate […]
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C&S Wholesale Grocers To Purchase Piggly Wiggly Midwest
Keene, New Hampshire-based C&S Wholesale Grocers has entered into a definitive agreement with Piggly Wiggly Midwest with the intent to purchase the Wisconsin-based wholesaler. Piggly Wiggly Midwest operates corporate stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style program. Since 1911, Sheboygan, Wisconsin has been the home to Piggly Wiggly Midwest’s headquarters, where it has its corporate offices and […]
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New SpartanNash Micro-Fulfillment Center To Open In Caledonia, MI
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based grocery retailer and distributor SpartanNash says it plans to open its first micro-fulfillment center, located at 5199 68th St. SE in Caledonia, Michigan, on July 26. The 55,000-square-foot facility will hold 16,000 products and pick and pack Fast Lane orders for 24 Ada Fresh Market, D&W Fresh Market, Family Fare and Forest Hills […]
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Krasdale Foods To Initiate Largest Solar Project In The Bronx
White Plains, New York-based Krasdale Foods, a 113-year-old, family-owned business providing grocery distribution, merchandising and marketing to independent grocery store owners, will spearhead the largest solar rooftop project in the Bronx, adding a 2.7-megawatt system atop its Hunts Point warehouse. As part of the company’s agreement with the New York City Economic Development Corporation – the lease […]
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UNFI Unveils New ‘Fuel the Future’ Growth Plan At 2021 Investor Day
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. unveiled its new growth strategy, outlining the pillars of its “Fuel the Future” plan and its focus on increasing market share through network optimization, stronger innovation and an enhanced customer experience during the company’s virtual investor day event. “UNFI has built a tremendous customer base, we have amazing […]
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KeHE Distributors Concludes Successful Holiday Trade Show
Naperville, Illinois-based KeHE Distributors has concluded its 2021 Holiday Trade Show that brought together more than 570 exhibiting suppliers and thousands of buyers using its proprietary virtual platform, KeHE CONNECT. The virtual Holiday Show took place from June 10-18 and showcased innovation and trends for the 2021 holiday season while offering fan-favorite items for purchase. Suppliers and retailers used the platform to communicate with one another, explore promotional […]
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Imperial Distributors Promotes Kirby, Sleeper And Potter
Michael Sleeper, CEO of Imperial Distributors, has announced three executive promotions. Joe Kirby has been promoted to president and will oversee all company operations including supply chain, distribution and sales. Kirby joined Imperial in 2003 as a category manager and has held several positions, including most recently EVP. Naomi Sleeper has been promoted to EVP. […]
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Young, Miller And AFS Raise Money For AIS Golf Tournament
For 35 years, American Indian Services has put on the annual Great American Scholarship Golf Tournament, and Associated Food Stores has partnered with AIS from the beginning. The proceeds from the tournament provide financial assistance to academically qualified Native American college students who are in financial need. The tournament took place June 21 at the […]
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Affiliated Foods Celebrates Culture Of Cooperation On 75th Anniversary
Amarillo, Texas-based wholesaler Affiliated Foods Inc. has thrived by fostering a culture of cooperation. The customer-centric company treats its retailer partners like family and those store operators and owners, in return, are immensely loyal. Click below for a special section commemorating AFI‘s 75th anniversary.
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Associated Supermarket Group Welcomes McKillop As DSD Manager
Port Washington, New York-based Associated Supermarket Group welcomes Bill McKillop as direct service delivery manager and will be reporting to Jonathan D’Onofrio, VP of merchandising. ASG is committed to building a stronger DSD program for its retail network. McKillop will be responsible for advocating on behalf of ASG stores with the DSD vendor community to […]
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KeHE And Sprouts Partner For Campaign To Identify Diverse Brands
Naperville, Illinois-based KeHE Distributors has partnered with Sprouts Farmers Market and RangeMe for a special entry opportunity for innovative brands that embody diversity and inclusion. Committed to supporting its retail partners in their quest for innovation and diversity, KeHE is foraging and reviewing submissions for brands that are mission-based, minority, women, veteran, LGBTQ or disability-owned and will introduce the […]