Grocery & Foodservice Distribution Archives

Second Quarter 2020 Distribution Markets Forecast

MDM’s new report, Markets Forecast, offers quarterly revenue projections for the wholesale distribution industry, plus breakouts for select categories, for the current calendar quarter and the next fiscal year. The inaugural Forecast looks at post-pandemic projections for distributors as a whole, plus specific sectors.

July 27, 2020

Finance

Parts Town Announces HVAC Partnership with YORK

Parts Town will distribute genuine OEM replacement parts for YORKs commercial rooftop HVAC systems to a variety of National Accounts customers in and outside of the foodservice industry.

August 12, 2019

Finance

Imperial Dade Acquires Mid Continent Paper & Distributing

The acquisition expands Imperial Dades presence in the Midwest and strengthens its footprint in Kansas City.

May 14, 2019

Human Resources in Wholesale Distribution

Golden State Foods Announces Management Changes

The new appointments are an attempt to accelerate the companys global growth strategy.

April 17, 2019

Finance

Sysco to Acquire Waugh Foods

The acquisition will strengthen Syscos presence in Central Illinois.

January 30, 2019

Top Distributor Sectors

Golden State Foods Announces Sale of Nine Distribution Centers

Golden State Foods will maintain 18 distribution centers in the U.S. and in the Middle East.

November 6, 2018

Top Distributor Sectors

SUPERVALU to Sell 19 Shop ‘n Save Stores

Grocery wholesaler and retailer will sell 19 of its 36 St. Louis stores to Schnuck Markets, Inc.

September 18, 2018

Top Distributor Sectors

SUPERVALU Partners With Instacart

New reseller agreement enhances digital offering, adds grocery delivery services to Supervalu network.

June 21, 2018

Top Distributor Sectors

Supervalu Proposes Corporate Structure Change

Company seeks to reorganize under holding company structure to further segregate wholesale and retail operations.

June 13, 2018

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Sysco’s Sales Up 6%

Foodservice distributor posts solid U.S. sales, sees double-digit increase internationally.

May 8, 2018

Finance

Supervalu Completes Sale of 21 Farm Fresh Stores

Company will pursue sale of some remaining stores.

May 4, 2018

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Supervalu’s Sales Up 30%

Grocery wholesaler sells eight distribution centers, pursues sale of Shop n Save and Shop n Save East retail operations.

April 25, 2018

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Papp Italia is now Dachser Italy Food Logistics

Dachser completes integration of Papp Italia, renames company Dachser Italy Food Logistics.

March 21, 2018

Human Resources in Wholesale Distribution

SUPERVALU Names CFO & EVP

Rob Woseth was most recently EVP, chief strategy officer and interim CFO.

February 27, 2018

Research & Analytics

Case Study: PE Impact on Foodservice Distribution

Over the last several years, private equity firms have invested billions of dollars in distribution. This analysis examines how consolidation has impacted the foodservice sector and the opportunities private equity sees in the segment.

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