Real estate investment trust Liberty Property Trust has broken ground on a 727,600-s.f. distribution center at 14803 Woodham Drive in North Houston. The build-to-suit project is for Grocers Supply, a division of C&S Wholesale Grocers, which has signed a long-term lease. Operations at the DC are expected to begin in the second quarter of 2019. […]
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Rhode Island Tractor Trailer Tolling Begins Monday
The first two sets of 14 planned tolls in Rhode Island will begin collecting from large commercial vehicles on Monday, June 11, opening up a new funding stream for bridge and road repairs. About $450 million per year is expected to be generated once all the toll booths are constructed. Steve Arthurs, Rhode Island Food […]
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Independent Piggly Wiggly Owners Acquire Two South Carolina Bi-Lo Stores
Lynn and Cindy Willard, owners of nine Piggly Wiggly locations in South Carolina, have purchased two former Bi-Lo stores from Southeastern Grocers. The stores are located at 9616 Highway 78 in Ladson and 208 E. McIntyre Street in Mullins, South Carolina. The transactions were closed in mid-May, and the acquired stores were rebranded under the […]
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United Natural Foods Names New President And Leadership Team
The board of directors of United Natural Foods Inc. named a new president and leadership team that will take their positions on Aug. 1. Chris Testa, who currently serves as president of the Atlantic Region, will become president, overseeing the company’s broadline natural, organic and specialty distribution business in the U.S.; Select Nutrition; e-commerce; and enterprise […]
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Supervalu Completes Sale And Leaseback Of Seven DCs
Supervalu Inc. has completed the sale and leaseback of seven of its distribution centers as part of its previously announced agreement to sell eight of its owned warehouses. With the sale of these seven facilities now complete, Supervalu has entered into lease agreements for each facility for an initial term of 20 years with five […]
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Cash&Carry Smart Foodservice Is Now Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores
Cash&Carry Smart Foodservice, a chain of warehouse-format stores catering to the foodservice industry based in Portland, Oregon, is rebranding to Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores. The change reflects more than sixty years of evolution in the foodservice industry, the company says, adding that the new name will allow it to better communicate its mission of selling quality […]
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13th Annual Showcase Of Women Of Influence In The Food Industry
We are proud to present the 13th annual edition of Women of Influence in the Food Industry. The honorees represent companies coast to coast and have various backgrounds and experience. The categories include manufacturers, brokers, distributors, retailers, chefs, convenience stores, organizations/associations and restaurants. These women trendsetters are qualified for inclusion in this prestigious listing because […]
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AWG Reports Record-Breaking Year In FY 2017 Results
Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG), headquartered in Kansas City, Kansas, reported record consolidated net sales of $9.70 billion and distributed a record $203.4 million in year-end patronage at its annual shareholders meeting on Wednesday. AWG’s cooperative sales increased 10.5 percent over fiscal 2016 to $8.48 billion. Total distribution of cooperative benefits returned to shareholders, including […]