Month: December 2013

Unified Grocers, the largest wholesale grocery distributor in the western United States, has selected Nielsen as its analytics and insights provider. Under the terms of the contract, Nielsen will provide Unified with data analytics tools for the exclusive use of its retail partners. …

Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA), the voice of the $162 billion third-party logistics industry, has granted 46 industry professionals the designation of Certified Transportation Brokers (CTB). …

Safeway Inc. announced the appointment of Brian Baer to President of the company's Eastern Division. …

After more than 46 years of dedicated service, Publix Super Markets Miami Division Vice President Bill Fauerbach has announced his decision to retire at the end of March 2014. …

There's no doubt about it — Whole Foods Markets Inc. is growing faster than ever. But while the Austin-based natural foods grocer is stepping on the gas, the company faces more competition than ever — both from rival natural foods chains and traditional supermarkets that are increasingly stocking similar products. …