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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Lakeside Foods acquires Riverside Foods

Riverside Foods produces frozen cheese appetizers, vegetables and seafood for the foodservice industry.
February 7, 2019
Lakeside Foods, Inc., Manitowoc, Wis., acquired Riverside Foods, a Two Rivers, Wis.-based processor of frozen cheese appetizers, vegetables and seafood for the foodservice industry.
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Tyson Foods to acquire BRF S.A

This deal builds on the company’s growth strategy to expand offerings of value-added protein in global markets.
February 7, 2019
Tyson Foods, Inc., Springdale, Ark., announced plans to acquire the Thai and European operations of BRF S.A.
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