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Report: 55% of grocery retailers plan to utilize IoT, AI, VR within 3 years

55% are more likely to shop at a store with self-checkout vs. a store without, and 57% will choose a store offering automated returns to avoid human interactions and speed the process.

February 8, 2019

Nearly 32% of consumers are likely to shop at a store offering an augmented reality (AR) experience over a retailer that doesn’t offer AR and 29% would like a virtual reality (VR) experience as part of their shopping environment, according to a study released by BRP, Boston.

Wolverine Packing new meat packing facility

Wolverine Packing Co. opens state-of-the-art meat storage, packing facility

The state-of-the-art facility, build by Tippmann Innovation, Fort Wayne, Ind., is the company’s fifth processing plant.

February 8, 2019

Wolverine Packing Co., Detroit, Mich., opened the doors to its new 180,000-square-foot meat processing and cold storage facility.

Report: 79% of consumers want personalized in-store experience

Today’s online shoppers are accustomed to features such as product reviews, expansive merchandise choices, one-click transaction processing and personalized recommendations.

February 8, 2019

Personalization and technology are bringing new life to brick-and-mortar stores, according to a report published by BRP, Boston.

Peco Foods COO to retire, Earth Fare hires first-ever chief medical officer, Performance Food Group names president of foodservice, and more

February 8, 2019

Here's what personnel changes took place this week.

UNFI to optimize Pacific Northwest distribution centers

This plan includes building a new facility and expanding another to enhance customer product offerings, create more efficient inventory management, streamline operations and incorporate best-in-class technology.

February 8, 2019

UNFI, Providence, R.I., announced plans to optimize its distribution center network in the Pacific Northwest.

Study: Manufacturers cut 633M metric tons of CO2 from their supply chains in 2018

In 2018, 115 organizations wielding a combined purchasing power in excess of $3.3 trillion requested environmental information from 5,500-plus of their key suppliers.

February 8, 2019

With greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in supply chains on average 5.5 times those of company’s direct operations, a new report from CDP, New York, reveals a step-change in corporate awareness and action on environmental impacts within the supply chain in the last decade.

Natural Marketing Institute unveils trends, purchase behavior involving health and wellness

Sustainability-related benefits are showing growth in a number of categories across the consumer landscape.

February 7, 2019

The Natural Marketing Institute (NMI), Harleysville, Pa., released its annual State of the Sustainability in America report.

Report: Wholesalers cite complex customer demand patterns as top challenge for 2019

Many companies don’t have systems in place that are able to handle analyzing the data needed to make improvements.

February 7, 2019

Wholesale executives cite volatility of demand and understanding complex customer demand patterns as the top challenges for 2019, according to a report published by Blue Ridge Solutions, Atlanta.

Grupo LALA announces new HQs

The relocation to new offices with open work spaces is part of an employee productivity initiative.

February 7, 2019

Grupo LALA, S.A.B. de C.V. relocated its headquarters to the WeWork Santa Fe complex in Mexico City.

Study: Increasing demand for frozen, chilled items to drive truck refrigeration market

The light commercial vehicle segment is estimated to be the largest truck refrigeration unit market, by vehicle type.

February 7, 2019

The truck refrigeration unit market is estimated to be $10.5 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach $15 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 5.21%, according to a report published by ReportLinker, New York.

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Report: 55% of grocery retailers plan to utilize IoT, AI, VR within 3 years

Wolverine Packing Co. opens state-of-the-art meat storage, packing facility

Report: 79% of consumers want personalized in-store experience

Peco Foods COO to retire, Earth Fare hires first-ever chief medical officer, Performance Food Group names president of foodservice, and more

UNFI to optimize Pacific Northwest distribution centers

Study: Manufacturers cut 633M metric tons of CO2 from their supply chains in 2018

Natural Marketing Institute unveils trends, purchase behavior involving health and wellness

Report: Wholesalers cite complex customer demand patterns as top challenge for 2019

Grupo LALA announces new HQs

Study: Increasing demand for frozen, chilled items to drive truck refrigeration market

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