Lubbock, Texas-based GVH Distribution recently welcomed wholesalers, retailers and vendors from across grocery to its annual conference in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Over four days, the industry partners combined business strategies with networking and social activities designed to strengthen relationships and spark innovation across the supply chain. “The GVH Customer and Vendor Conference is about much […]
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Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Midwest, News
AWG, Kellogg’s Expand Athletic Opportunities For Middle Schoolers
Tony the Tiger and Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes Mission Tiger initiative have joined with Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG) to donate $32,500 through DonorsChoose to help schools like Turner Middle School in Kansas City, Kansas, keep students active and engaged through athletics. Since its launch in 2019, Tony the Tiger and Mission Tiger has expanded access to […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Feature, News, Southeast
PWADC Invests In Growth, Tech, People
Piggly Wiggly Alabama Distributing Co. is investing in technology, operations and personnel to support independent retailers and drive profitability, according to President and CEO Christopher Brown. The upgrades – including an upgraded buying system, warehouse technology and digital marketing support – are designed to strengthen the cooperative’s 242 stores and attract more independent grocers to […]
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Krasdale Foods Named Best Place To Work In Westchester, NY
Krasdale Foods has been recognized as a 2026 Best Places to Work in Westchester, a distinction that identifies, recognizes and honors the New York region’s best companies. In addition to being named one of the 13 Best Places to Work in Westchester, Krasdale Foods also was recognized as a Best Places to Work in Distribution. […]
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Certco Inc. Reflects On 95 Years Of Service To MW Independents
It was 1930. The Roaring Twenties had ended, and The Great Depression hit America. Consumers could buy a box of cereal for eight cents and a 10-lb. bag of sugar for 49 cents on a weekly salary of less than $40. That was 95 years ago. It was the year five retailers in the Madison, […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Associated Grocers, Inc., News, Southeast
Associated Grocers Introduces Refreshed Corporate Logo
In celebration of its 75th anniversary, Associated Grocers of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has introduced a new corporate logo. The milestone year has already brought achievements for the company. Associated Grocers Inc. was ranked No. 9 on the Baton Rouge Business Report’s Top 100 Private Companies list and was named 2025 Wholesaler of the Year by […]
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KeHE Distributors, Sprouts Farmers Market Extend Partnership
KeHE Distributors has announced a 10-year extension of its distribution agreement with Sprouts Farmers Market. “Together, we’ve built a foundation of mutual success that has powered remarkable growth for both organizations,” said Scott Widtfeldt, EVP of sales at KeHE. “This extension positions both KeHE and Sprouts to accelerate innovation, enhance efficiency and unlock new opportunities […]
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UNFI Debuts Distribution Center In Sarasota, FL
As part of a strategy to deliver more value for its partners through improved operational effectiveness and efficiency, UNFI has opened the Sarasota North Distribution Center in Florida. Employees from UNFI’s former Sarasota facility have transitioned to the 1 million-square-foot facility, where they benefit from a more advanced and associate-centered environment. Sarasota North is UNFI’s first […]