During its first Holiday and Winter Selling Show of 2025, United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) connected grocers with a variety of supplier brands while celebrating several of its high-performing retailers. The show, held July 15-17 in Las Vegas, brought together more than 5,300 attendees, including nearly 2,200 UNFI retail customer representatives and more than 900 […]
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SpartanNash Foundation Donates $330K To Nonprofit Partners
SpartanNash and the SpartanNash Foundation recently joined with shoppers at Family Fare, Martin’s Super Markets and D&W Fresh Market to raise $330,000 to support military families, veterans and communities. Held May 21-June 23, the annual Heroes fundraiser supported three nonprofits – Folds of Honor, Operation Homefront and Convoy of Hope. Each organization will receive $110,000 to advance their […]
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KeHE Distributors Nominated 2024 Vendor Of The Year In Fresh
KeHE Distributors has been nominated for the Vendor of the Year award in the deli department by the Safeway Northern California Division. The nomination recognizes KeHE’s commitment to excellence, innovation and outstanding service in the fresh category. According to the nomination, KeHE’s Fresh Marketplace “helps make stores worth leaving home for. We know that in-person […]
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AGNE Promotes Glover To SVP, CFO, Treasurer
Associated Grocers of New England (AGNE), the largest retailer-owned, wholesale grocery distribution center in New England, has promoted Ben Glover to SVP, CFO and treasurer. Since joining AGNE in 2022, Glover has played a key role in strengthening its financial operations through a series of leadership positions, including corporate store controller, director of finance, senior […]
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KeHE Distributors Partners With AppCard To Benefit Suppliers
KeHE Distributors, a distributor of natural and organic, specialty and fresh products, has partnered with AppCard, a personalized marketing, shopper analytics and digital coupons platform for retailers and brands. The collaboration benefits suppliers by offering tools to launch and manage digital coupon campaigns, ultimately driving sales and trial. It also unlocks opportunities for CPG brands, […]
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KeHE Wraps Up 2025 Holiday Show
KeHE Distributors recently wrapped its 2025 Holiday Show in Chicago and virtually in the KeHE CONNECT platform, drawing nearly 5,000 in-person attendees and spotlighting key industry trends, exclusive show-only deals and merchandising strategies to prepare for the upcoming holiday season. “The Holiday Show is more than a preview of what’s to come, it’s a strategic opportunity […]
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US Foods Shares Lineup For Food Fanatics 2025 Show
US Foods Holding Corp. has unveiled programming for its foodservice solutions show, Food Fanatics 2025, set for Aug. 19-20 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Themed “Every Second Counts,” the event will bring together more than 5,000 foodservice operators, culinary professionals, vendors and industry experts for two days of immersive content and experiences designed to provide […]
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AWG, University Of Illinois Collaborate On Data Research Projects
Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG) has collaborated with the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign on two data research projects for the 2024-25 school year. These initiatives supplement AWG with sophisticated analytics, strategy recommendations and an AI dashboard. At the same time, participating students gain valuable, real-world experience, enhancing their career […]