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Hazel Technologies closes $13M Series B financing

Hazel's core technologies revolve around the release of active, shelf-life enhancing vapor from packaging inserts called sachets.
August 12, 2019
Hazel Technologies, Inc., a Chicago-based, USDA-supported agricultural technology company, announced $13 million in Series B funding, bringing the company's cumulative total raised to $17.8 million.
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Sysco acquires J. Kings Food Service Professionals

J. Kings Food Service Professionals is an independent broadline distributor, servicing independent restaurant operators in Connecticut and New Jersey.
August 12, 2019
Sysco Corp., Houston, Texas, acquired J. Kings Food Service Professionals, a Holtsville, N.Y.-based broadline distributor.
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SpartanNash to exit Fresh Kitchen operations

The company will shift its focus and expertise to its produce distribution and fresh cut operations.
August 12, 2019
SpartanNash Co., Grand Rapids, Mich., announced plans to exit its Indianapolis, Ind.-based Fresh Kitchen operations to improve operating earnings within the food distribution segment.
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R2 Logistics opens specialized solutions office

R2 Logistics’ specialized solutions pertains to traditional flatbed moves as well as over dimensional, heavy haul and anything else considered to be outside the box.
August 12, 2019
R2 Logistics, Inc., Dallas, Texas, opened a specialized solutions office in Chattanooga, Tenn.
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Universal Forest Products announces structure change to promote growth

As of Jan. 1, 2020, the company will be known as UFP Industries, Inc., and will be organized around the markets it serves, such as retail, construction and industrial, rather than geography.
August 12, 2019
Universal Forest Products, Inc. (UFPI), Grand Rapids, Mich., announced a new organizational structure designed to position the company for accelerated sales and profit growth in the coming years.
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H-E-B tech center at HQs

H-E-B to open state-of-the-art tech center at HQs

As part of this expansion, H-E-B will relocate its digital partners from other locations in the city to house digital teams closer together.
August 12, 2019
H-E-B announced plans to construct a state-of-the-art tech center at its San Antonio, Texas, headquarters that will house up to 1,000 employees.
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Study: More than 8 in 10 shoppers use cellphone scan, pay apps, payment kiosks

Nearly three-quarters of respondents (74%) say technology will make shopping easier.
August 9, 2019
Nearly 92% of U.S. shoppers get frustrated when shopping in a store, with 86% annoyed at waiting for a refund, 52% angry about waiting to pay and 49% ready to boil over if they are unable to find what they want, according to a study released by Omnico.
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