Takeoff Technologies and Wakefern Food Corp. have teamed up to launch an automated micro-fulfillment center (MFC) in Clifton, New Jersey. With Takeoff, orders are placed online through retailers—whether using their existing e-commerce platform or Takeoff’s customized UI solution—and Takeoff’s automated technology fulfills the order using robots in MFCs. Takeoff utilizes advanced robotics in the MFC, […]
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AG Baton Rouge Reveals Changes In Key Leadership
Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based Associated Grocers Inc. named Manard Lagasse Jr. its new president and CEO May 30. In July, Lagasse announced leadership changes designed to “enhance Associated Grocers’ position for growth in the coming years.” “We have been a leader in the wholesale grocery industry for many years, and I am confident with these changes, […]
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Krause’s Market Wins Record Fourth UNFI Beef Stampede Contest
Krause’s Market in Garrison, North Dakota, earned top honors for a record fourth time in five years in UNFI’s National Beef Stampede Merchandising Contest. More than 600 grocery stores from across the country participate in the annual merchandising contest promoted every fall to showcase beef as the center-of-the-plate protein of choice. Retailers nationwide served by […]
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Jahn To Retire From Southern Glazer’s At End Of 2019
Michael Jahn, EVP and GM in Arizona and New Mexico for Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, a distributor of beverage alcohol, will retire at the end of 2019. Jahn has been with the company for 34 years, holding various roles of increasing responsibility. Starting with the company in 1985 as a brand manager in California, Jahn […]
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Dutch Valley Food Distributors Show Draws 1,500+ Attendees
Dutch Valley Food Distributors Inc. held its annual food show June 11 at the Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. More than 1,500 attendees were treated to a day of sampling and special deals on more than 1,200 products at 128 vendor booths. Featured product categories were candy, snacks, bulk ingredients, deli […]
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SpartanNash Foundation Fundraises To Support Military Partners
The SpartanNash Foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan, invites store guests to join it in supporting military heroes and their families during its companywide fundraising effort taking place June 26-July 7. All funds raised during the scan campaign will be split evenly among Team Red, White & Blue, Operation Homefront and Honor and Remember. During the […]
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Young’s Market, RNDC Agree To Expand Partnership To Serve 33 Markets
Republic National Distributing Co. (RNDC) and Young’s Market Co. have agreed to partner in all of Young’s current markets, expanding the existing partnership between Young’s and RNDC in Arizona. The combined company will serve customers in 33 complementary markets, including 32 states and the District of Columbia. The transaction between Young’s and RNDC is expected […]
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Merger Expands Vine Line Logistics’ Midwest Footprint
Michigan-based Vine Line Logistics LLC, Heeren Bros. Inc., and Walsma & Lyons are joining forces and rebranding their companies as Vine Line Produce Distribution, positioning the new organization to become one of the Midwest’s leading refrigerated transportation companies. The merged business lines include Vine Line Logistics, Vine Line Trucking, Walsma & Lyons and Heeren Bros. […]