Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has entered into a partnership with DoorDash to expand the company’s grocery services and solutions across both digital and physical platforms through various different initiatives. DoorDash is partnering with SpartanNash to offer on-demand grocery delivery from more than 100 SpartanNash-owned stores, including Family Fare and Martin’s Super Markets. The partnership will also include the […]
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Ahold Delhaize Announces Partnership Of Bol.com And Cycloon
Ahold Delhaize has announced that bol.com, its online retailer in the Benelux, and delivery expert Cycloon completed the transaction for a partnership in which bol.com has become a majority shareholder of Cycloon. The Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets has approved this transaction. Bol.com and Cycloon can now work toward the first joint delivery of a bol.com package, […]
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SpartanNash Comments On Investor Group’s Response
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has issued the following statement commenting on the press release issued by Macellum Advisors GP and Ancora Holdings Group. SpartanNash stated that the Investor Group’s press release issued May 2 is full of false and misleading statements. The Investor Group’s press release claims that Doug Hacker, SpartanNash’s chair of the board, […]
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Sysco’s Peck Wins 2022 Houston CIO Of Year
Sysco Corporation’s Tom Peck, EVP and chief information and digital officer, has been recognized as the 2022 Houston CIO of the Year ORBIE Awards winner in the Super Global category. The CIO of the Year ORBIE Award is a technology executive recognition program honoring the CIOs who are driving innovation and transforming Houston’s leading organizations. […]
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HF Foods To Acquire Seafood Supplier Sealand Food Inc.
Las Vegas-based HF Foods Group Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Sealand Food Inc. “I am extremely pleased with the signing of the agreement to acquire Sealand’s operations and am looking forward to the closing of the transaction,” said Russell T. Libby, HF Group chairman. “Sealand’s leadership […]
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Dot Foods To Build 13th U.S. Distribution Center In Manchester, TN
Dot Foods has announced that Manchester, Tennessee, will be the home of its next U.S. distribution center. Dot has an existing facility in Dyersburg, Tennessee. “Tennessee has a lot to offer businesses like ours,” said Joe Tracy, Dot Foods CEO. “Dot first called Tennessee home in the 1980s and early 90s, and we’ve loved being back […]
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UNFI Launches Food Equity Grant Challenge
United Natural Foods Inc. has announced the introduction of a new grant opportunity as part of its UNFI Food Equity Project, aimed at accelerating the efforts of Rhode Island-based organizations focused on creating equitable access to healthy food. As part of UNFI’s ongoing “Better for All” initiative, the Food Equity Project Grant will award $100,000 […]
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HF Foods Appoints Lin As Chief Operating Officer
Las Vegas-based HF Foods Group Inc. has appointed Xi Lin “Felix Lin” as chief operating officer of the company, effective May 1. Lin will report directly to Peter Zhang, CEO. “With Felix joining the team, I look forward to further strengthening our capabilities through new initiatives that will increase our presence in existing markets and improve […]