GSF Appoints Everton Harris as Corporate Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

Golden State Foods (GSF), one of the largest diversified suppliers to the foodservice industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Everton Harris as corporate senior vice president and chief human resources officer, and the promotion of Campbell Cooper to corporate senior vice president and chief customer and strategy officer.

Based in Irvine, California, Harris joined GSF in December 2024 to serve as a strategic business partner and trusted advisor to the chief executive officer, senior executive team and board of directors...

Teamsters at Sysco Houston Authorize Strike

Over 430 drivers, warehouse workers, and mechanics represented by Teamsters Local 988 have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike after Sysco failed to present an acceptable contract offer.

"Nothing our members are demanding is unreasonable," said Robert Mele, President of Local 988. "These workers want what everyone in this country deserves: fair wages, quality health care, and a secure retirement. If Sysco refuses to get serious at the bargaining table, we are ready to hold them accountable for their greed."

The Teamsters represent more than 10,000 workers at Sysco...

Lineage, Inc. Reports Third-Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Lineage, Inc., the world’s largest global temperature-controlled warehouse REIT, today announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2024.

Third-Quarter 2024 Highlights

• Raised $5.1 billion in gross proceeds from the Company's July 2024 IPO, marking the largest IPO of the year and largest real estate IPO of all-time
• Total revenue increased 0.5% to $1.3 billion
• Net loss of ($543) million, or ($2.44) per diluted common share
• Total NOI increased 2.1% to $439 million
• Adjusted EBITDA increased...

US Foods Announces Private Offering of $500 Million of Senior Unsecured Notes

US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE: USFD) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, US Foods, Inc. (“US Foods”), intends, subject to market and other conditions, to offer (the “Offering”) $500 million in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2033 (the “Notes”). US Foods intends to use the net proceeds of the Offering to repay a portion of the amounts outstanding under its term loan facility.

The Notes and the related guarantees thereof will be offered in a private offering exempt from the registration...

Walmart's Grocery Network Transformation: The Next Steps on Our Supply Chain Modernization Journey

In the last several years, something has become very clear: Walmart customers love options. From the strength of our delivery business to our innovative aisles in-store and online, we’re witnessing shoppers make use of every opportunity to save money and live better.

As customers change the way they shop, we’re taking steps to build even more trust with them, ensuring the things they want – and need – are on shelves faster than ever before. To do that, we've been investing... 

Checkers & Rally's Announces Strategic National Distribution Partnership with McLane

Checkers & Rally's, an iconic drive-thru restaurant chain known for flavorful, craveable food at a great value, today announced it has entered a partnership for distribution services with McLane Company, the largest systems distributor in America. The strategic alliance aims to strengthen operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness for Checkers as the company focuses on long-term growth.

"We are pleased to announce McLane as our exclusive national distribution partner, an important transition for our business as we reinforce our commitment to strengthening our operations in order to...

United Natural Foods, Inc. Extends Distribution Partnership with Whole Foods Market to 2032

United Natural Foods, Inc. announced today that it has extended its wholesale grocery distribution partnership with Whole Foods Market, an affiliate of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), by entering into an eight-year extension agreement with the company to serve as their primary distributor. The term of the newly extended distribution relationship between the parties will now run until May 2032, replacing the term of the prior agreement, which was set to expire in September 2027.

“We are proud to extend our longstanding partnership with Whole...

US Foods Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Earnings

rew Net Sales 4.8% to $8.9 Billion and Gross Profit 4.9% to $1.5 Billion

Net Income of $82 Million

Grew Adjusted EBITDA 6% to $356 Million and Reaffirms Fiscal Year 2024 Guidance

Closed on IWC Food Service Acquisition in April

US Foods Holding Corp., one of the largest foodservice distributors in the United States, today announced results for the first quarter fiscal year 2024.

First Quarter Fiscal 2024 Highlights

• Net sales increased 4.8% to $8.9 billion
• Total case volume increased 4.2%...

Performance Food Group and Industry-Leading Partners Unveil Sustainable Distribution Center

Advanced Energy Machines, FreeWire, GridMarket and Volvo Trucks North America played key roles in facility transformation

In recognition of Earth Day 2024, Performance Food Group Company (PFG) (NYSE: PFGC), Advanced Energy Machines (AEM), FreeWire Technologies, GridMarket and Volvo Trucks North America, partnered to hold a special open house event at PFG’s Gilroy, CA facility to show how the companies have collaborated to help create a sustainable distribution center model of the future.

PFG is committed to mitigating its carbon footprint and being responsible stewards of the environment...