October 14, 2021 by MMR
DoorDash, UNFI
Leading Headlines, Retail News
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — United Natural Foods Inc. has entered into a reseller agreement with DoorDash with the aim of bringing on-demand grocery delivery solutions to independent retailers nationwide through the DoorDash marketplace. “Our relationship with DoorDash will make it easier for independent retailers to offer online grocery ordering and delivery,” UNFI chief strategy and innovation
February 1, 2021 by MMR
Dorn Wenninger, UNFI
Leading Headlines, People, Retail News
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Grocery distributor United Natural Foods Inc. has named Dorn Wenninger its senior vice president of produce. In this role, Wenninger will oversee the growth as well as enhance and execute the strategy and expansion of UNFI’s capabilities in produce. Wenninger will report to Paul Green, UNFI’s President of Fresh. “For UNFI and
December 16, 2019 by MMR
Lidl, Shoppers Food & Pharmacy, UNFI, United Natural Foods Inc.
2019, Issue 12-16-2019, Issues
CRYSTAL CITY, Va. — Discount grocer Lidl is acquiring six Shoppers Food & Pharmacy stores from United Natural Foods Inc. following an announcement that UNFI reached deals to sell 13 of its 43 Shoppers Food & Pharmacy stores to three grocery operators. Other Shoppers Food & Pharmacy stores in Maryland have been purchased in Waldorf
January 31, 2019 by MMR
Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Supervalu, UNFI, United Natural Foods Inc.
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) has filed a lawsuit against Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and others, alleging improper conduct by the financial advisors that were retained to advise the food wholesaler on its bid to acquire Supervalu Inc. The lawsuit, filed in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, seeks
November 30, 2018 by MMR
Anne Dament, Coborn's Inc., Hornbacher's, Supervalu chief executive officer Sean Griffin, Supervalu Inc., UNFI
Leading Headlines, Retail News
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Supervalu Inc., now a subsidiary of United Natural Foods Inc., plans to sell its Hornbacher’s chain to Coborn’s Inc. The deal, announced by UNFI on Friday, includes seven Hornbacher’s locations, as well as a new Hornbacher’s store that is currently under development in West Fargo, N.D. Hornbacher’s remaining store, located in Grand
October 22, 2018 by MMR
Supervalu, UNFI, UNFI chairman and chief executive officer Steve Spinner, United Natural Foods Inc.
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — United Natural Foods Inc. announced today it has completed its $2.9 billion acquisition of Supervalu Inc. “Today is an important milestone for UNFI,” Steve Spinner, chairman and chief executive officer of UNFI, said in a statement. “We will take the best from both businesses to create North America’s premier food wholesaler with
August 20, 2018 by MMR
Supervalu, UNFI, United Natural Foods Inc.
2018, Issue 08-20-2018, Issues
MINNEAPOLIS — Supervalu Inc. has agreed to be acquired by United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) for $32.50 per share in cash, or approximately $1.3 billion in cash plus the assumption of outstanding debt and liabilities. The transaction, which has been approved by the boards of directors of both companies, is valued at about $2.9 billion
July 26, 2018 by Scot Meyer
Mark Gross, Supervalu, UNFI, UNFI chairman and chief executive officer Steve Spinner, United Natural Foods Inc.
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Money, Retail News
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — United Natural Foods Inc. has agreed to acquire Minneapolis-based wholesaler and retailer Supervalu Inc. The deal is valued at about $2.9 billion, including the assumption of outstanding debt and liabilities. UNFI says the transaction represents an opportunity to diversify its customer base and expand its market reach and scale. The company said