Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash is serving three communities near its corporate offices by reactivating its Helping Hands Day this summer. At volunteer sites across West Michigan, Minneapolis and Norfolk, Virginia, SpartanNash employees have fulfilled and committed to more than 3,300 hours of service to nonprofits. “Our SpartanNash employees have always been generous with their time and talents, […]
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Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Northeast
UNFI Foundation Announces $1M Grant Funding For Food Equity
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. has awarded more than $1 million in grant funding to improve food systems in 40 communities across the U.S. and Canada. Food access is a key pillar of the UNFI Better for All initiative. The UNFI Foundation’s grant funding is awarded to non-profit organizations that align with the foundation’s three primary […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
AWG Reduces Transportation Costs For Members
Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers has announced a temporary reduction to fuel surcharges for its member retailers through 2022 and a one-time rebate for year-to-date activity. AWG estimates the sum of the measures to exceed $9 million. “AWG is proud to be positioned to make this very significant investment to help our member-retailers maintain competitiveness […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Southeast
Sanwa Food Group Strengthens Distribution Using Pepper
Tampa, Florida-based Sanwa Food Group has launched a new digital ordering platform for Sanwa Fresh, the foodservice distribution portion of its business. Customers will have the capability to place orders on any device with the help of a new e-commerce platform, powered by Pepper, built for food distributors. Historically, Sanwa Food Group’s retail portion of its […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
SpartanNash Hosts National Day Of Hiring Events
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash is hosting National Day of Hiring events Aug. 16 at participating retail grocery stores and distribution centers. The National Day of Hiring events will offer candidates a chance to learn more about open SpartanNash roles, in addition to on-the-spot interviews and the potential for same-day job offers. The company will also be unveiling […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Midwest
SpartanNash Remodels Knapp’s Corner D&W Fresh Market
SpartanNash celebrated the opening of its newly remodeled Knapp’s Corner D&W Fresh Market Aug. 10. Located at 2022 Apple Orchard Ave. NE in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the D&W Fresh Market grocery store has been upgraded to feature a modern look and provide a better shopping experience. The renovated store features more than 160 local brands, offering […]
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KeHE Distributors Expands Distribution Center In Aurora, CO
KeHE Distributors will unveil the expansion of its distribution center Aug. 31 in Aurora, Colorado. KeHE has experienced rapid growth in recent years resulting in an increase in distribution to more than 30,000 retail outlets across North America to date. This new expansion aims to serve new independent customers. It will add 124,000 additional square feet […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Executive News, Northeast
Rich Holdings Keeps Family-Owned Tradition With New Chairman
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. […]