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Boston – More Than A Feeling

Boston, sometimes called “The Olde Towne” is a modern marvel of skyscrapers and high-tech everything, including its two terminal markets—the...

8 years ago 3 minute read

USDA Restricts PACA Violators in New York, Utah, California, and New Jersey from Operating in the Produce Industry

USDA/AMS Press Release: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failure to pay...

8 years ago 3 minute read

5 Guidelines For Hiring

“When hiring key employees, there are only two qualities to look for: judgment and taste. Almost everything else can be...

8 years ago 14 minute read

USDA Files Action Against Northern Produce/Mushrooms Inc. in California for Alleged PACA Violations

USDA/AMS Press Release: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act...

8 years ago 2 minute read

Walmart reports Q3 FY17 EPS of $0.98

The company now expects full-year GAAP EPS of $4.34 to $4.49, Adjusted full-year EPS(1) of $4.20 to $4.35

8 years ago 1 minute read

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Announces Fiscal 2016 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results and Provides Fiscal 2017 Outlook

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016, net sales increased $18.6 million, or 11.5%, to $181.0 million compared to the...

8 years ago 1 minute read

Price Adjustments

The Problem: Dispute over whether multiple transactions were settled for less than the original invoice price. The Key Point: Recognize...

8 years ago 3 minute read

Target Reports Third Quarter 2016 Earnings

Target raised its expectations for fourth quarter comparable sales and now expects growth in the range of (1.0) percent to...

8 years ago 1 minute read

Smart & Final Stores, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2016 Financial Results

Net sales were $1,394.4 million, representing an 11.9% increase as compared to $1,246.1 million in the same period of 2015....

8 years ago 1 minute read

Stater Bros. Announces Passing of Executive Chairman Jack H. Brown

Company Press Release It is with a heavy heart that Stater Bros. Markets announces the passing of “Our Jack”. Surrounded...

8 years ago 4 minute read

Sunshine State Saga – Part III, The 2000s to Today

Early 2000s Stormy Weather For the 2000-01 season, 8 years after Hurricane Andrew but before the coming devastation of citrus...

8 years ago 2 minute read

The Wendy’s Company Reports Third-Quarter 2016 Results

Same-restaurant sales increased 1.4 percent at North America system restaurants in the third quarter of 2016. On a two-year basis,...

8 years ago 1 minute read

SpartanNash Announces Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2016 Financial Results

Consolidated net sales for the 12-week third quarter increased to $1.80 billion from $1.78 billion in the prior year quarter,...

8 years ago 1 minute read

SunOpta Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2016 Financial Results

Revenues of $348.7 million for the third quarter of 2016, versus $348.1 million in the second quarter of 2016 and...

8 years ago 1 minute read

Radiant Logistics Announces Results for the First Fiscal Quarter Ended September 30, 2016

Revenues were $195.1 million for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2016, down $20.4 million or 9.5% compared to revenues...

8 years ago 1 minute read

US Foods Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2016 Earnings

Gross profit of $1.0 billion increased by $20 million, or 2% from the prior year, as the company benefitted from...

8 years ago 1 minute read

SpartanNash Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Caito Foods Service

Transaction Expands SpartanNash's Produce Capabilities with Robust Produce Distribution Business, High-Growth Fresh Cut Fruits and Vegetables and Prepared Food Product...

8 years ago 8 minute read

USDA Files Action Against Virginio Moreno d/b/a Freshpack Distribution in Texas for PACA Violations

USDA/AMS Press Release: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act...

8 years ago 2 minute read

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