Lidl Cuts Ribbon At First Three Long Island Discount Stores
The units were part of a 27-store package of locations that were originally owned by Best Markets, which the privately-held extreme value merchant acquired in January 2019.
Rudderless UNFI Continues Earnings Decline
It’s not quite at the level of “alternative facts,” but UNFI CEO Steve (“Senor Spinmeister”) Spinner, as almost always, painted a bullish and rosy picture of his company’s future.
Wegmans To Build New DC In Ashland, VA; Depot Will Open In 2022
The high-volume merchant announced it will invest $175 million to build the full-service, regional distribution operation.
Ahold Delhaize USA Will Switch To Self-Distribution Model By 2023; Retailer to Invest $480 Million
The move includes the acquisition of three warehouse assets from C&S Wholesale Grocers and new leases on another two facilities.
Kroger Launches Fresh Meals On-Demand Delivery Service
The Cincinnati, OH-based retailer has partnered up with tech-powered, delivery only restaurant concept ClusterTruck to offer what it is calling Kroger Delivery Kitchen without service or delivery fees.
Utz To Surpass $1 Billion In Sales With Conagra DSD Acquisition
Last month Utz Quality Foods, the Hanover, PA-based snack food company, acquired Conagra’s DSD snack business. For the CPG giant, the sale of brands such as Snyder of Berlin, Tim’s…