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United Natural Foods, Inc. Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”) today reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 (13 weeks) ended November 2, 2024.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · December 10, 2024
United Natural Foods to Release Fiscal 2025 First Quarter Results on December 10, 2024
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) will release financial results for its 13-week fiscal 2025 first quarter, ended November 2, 2024, the morning of Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Management will host a conference call that morning at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss results.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 12, 2024
United Natural Foods, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2024 Results
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter (14 weeks) and fiscal year (53 weeks) ended August 3, 2024.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · October 1, 2024
United Natural Foods to Release Fiscal 2024 Fourth Quarter Results on October 1, 2024
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) will release financial results for its 14-week fiscal 2024 fourth quarter (and 53-week fiscal year), ended August 3, 2024, the morning of Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Management will host a conference call that morning at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss results.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · September 11, 2024
United Natural Foods Presents Innovative Products, Programs and Services to Help Grocery Retailers Grow During the Winter and Holiday Selling Season
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”) just concluded its second successful 2024 Winter and Holiday Selling Show, where it highlighted a wide range of innovative products, programs and services aimed at helping food retailers drive profitable growth during the upcoming holiday season.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 8, 2024
Nearly Twice as Many Americans Use Smartphone App Coupons Compared to Paper Circular Coupons
With food prices remaining high, many consumers are turning to their smartphones for digital coupons at local grocery stores over traditional paper circulars. According to a new survey from United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”) and Swiftly, 43% of Americans use digital coupons at their local grocery store via a smartphone app versus just 23% who physically cut coupons from a paper circular. What’s more, nearly half of Americans (45%) report they rely on deals and promotions as part of their everyday grocery shopping experience, and (49%) desire more deals on things they want or already buy.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · July 30, 2024
United Natural Foods Showcases Expanded Solutions and Products at 2024 Winter & Holiday Selling Show
At its first Winter & Holiday Selling Show of 2024, held at the Mohegan Sun Convention Center in Uncasville, Conn., United Natural Foods, Inc. (the “Company” or “UNFI”) unveiled a selection of new, innovative products and solutions designed to help food retailers drive growth and profitability during the upcoming winter holiday selling season.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · June 6, 2024
United Natural Foods to Participate at Oppenheimer’s 24th Annual Consumer Growth and E-Commerce Conference
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) will participate in Oppenheimer’s 24th Annual Consumer Growth and E-Commerce Conference next week. Chief Executive Officer Sandy Douglas and President and Chief Financial Officer Matteo Tarditi will be part of a fireside chat beginning at 9:00 am ET on June 10, 2024.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · June 5, 2024
United Natural Foods, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2024 Results
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”) today reported financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2024 (13 weeks) ended April 27, 2024.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · June 5, 2024
United Natural Foods Launches National Retail Media Network for Independent and Regional Grocers in Partnership with Swiftly
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) is announcing the launch of the first-of-its-kind Retail Media Network for independent and regional grocery retailers across the United States. The UNFI Media Network™ (UMN), powered by Swiftly, a leading provider of innovative retail technology, tools, and solutions, is intended to bring cutting-edge retail technology solutions to UNFI’s extensive network of more than 30,000 retail customer locations and approximately 11,000 brand partners, to help them compete in an increasingly digital-first world.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · May 23, 2024
United Natural Foods to Release Fiscal 2024 Third Quarter Results on June 5, 2024
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) will release financial results for its fiscal 2024 third quarter, ended April 27, 2024, the morning of Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Management will host a conference call that morning at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss results.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · May 22, 2024
United Natural Foods, Inc. Extends Distribution Partnership with Whole Foods Market to 2032
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) 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.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · May 21, 2024
UNFI Announces Pricing of Senior Secured Term Loan
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) today announced the pricing of the previously announced refinancing of its senior secured term loan facility. The amended term loan facility (the “Term Loan”) will be a 7-year loan with a principal amount of $500.0 million. UNFI expects to use the proceeds of the Term Loan, together with borrowings under its asset-based revolving credit facility, to repay the existing term loan.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 25, 2024
UNFI Announces Proposed Refinancing of Senior Secured Term Loan
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) today announced that it launched the refinancing of its senior secured term loan facility. The amended term loan credit facility is expected to be in an aggregate principal amount of $500.0 million. The amendment is expected to extend the maturity date, modify the interest rate margins applicable to the term loan thereunder and make other modifications to the terms thereof. UNFI expects to use the proceeds of the amended term loan, together with borrowings under its asset-based revolving credit facility, to repay the existing term loan.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 16, 2024
United Natural Foods Names Giorgio Matteo Tarditi President and Chief Financial Officer
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”) today announced that Giorgio “Matteo” Tarditi has been named President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective April 15. He succeeds John W. Howard, UNFI’s current Chief Financial Officer, who will leave the Company following a transition period.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · March 6, 2024
United Natural Foods, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2024 Results
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”) today reported financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 (13 weeks) ended January 27, 2024.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · March 6, 2024
United Natural Foods Showcases Compelling Solutions to Help Grocery Retail Customers Thrive in Competitive Market
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”) successfully wrapped up its second Spring & Summer Show of the year in Orlando, FL this week. Over the two-day event, the Company hosted more than 3,300 customers from UNFI’s U.S. East and Central regions. They connected with UNFI’s extensive community of suppliers from across North America, who were offering a wide range of conventional, fresh, natural, and organic products as well as retail solutions for the total store.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · February 23, 2024
United Natural Foods to Release Fiscal 2024 Second Quarter Results on March 6, 2024
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) will release financial results for its fiscal 2024 second quarter, ended January 27, 2024, the morning of Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Management will host a conference call that morning at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss results.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · February 21, 2024
United Natural Foods Successfully Concludes First Full-Assortment Selling Show in San Diego
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”) concluded its first comprehensive product and solution regional selling show, reinforcing the Company’s customer and supplier-focused strategy. The show featured the Company’s complete range of natural, conventional, fresh, and organic products and total store solutions, all focused on supporting UNFI’s western region customers. The two-day event brought together more than 5,500 attendees, representing hundreds of UNFI customers, and connected them with UNFI’s extensive network of suppliers offering a comprehensive product assortment, spanning grocery, fresh, natural, organic, and specialty departments. The show also featured UNFI’s Professional Services, which is focused on driving growth and efficiency for retailers.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · February 9, 2024
United Natural Foods Expands Supply Chain Evolution with Implementation of A.I.-Powered Warehouse Automation System in its New Manchester Distribution Center
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”) today announced plans to implement an A.I.-powered robotic automation system in its soon-to-be-completed distribution center (DC), in Manchester, PA. This advanced system, manufactured by Symbotic, is the second installation for UNFI and part of the Company’s commitment to further enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of its distribution center network. Once installed, UNFI expects the system to enhance the customer experience, improve quality and service to customers, increase capacity within its facilities, and lower overall costs to fulfill customer orders.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 29, 2024
United Natural Foods Releases Updated Selling Show 2024 Schedule
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”) today released its updated selling show schedule for 2024. As part of UNFI’s mission to help customers and suppliers win in the marketplace, all UNFI selling shows will now showcase the full spectrum of products and services that better aligns with customer buying behavior, instead of focusing shows exclusively on natural and organic or conventional products. These new shows will support both the natural and conventional supplier as well as all grocery retail customer channels and positioning.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 4, 2024
United Natural Foods Releases Better for All Environmental, Social, and Governance Report for Fiscal Year 2023
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”) today released its 13th annual Better for All Report detailing UNFI’s progress on its social, environmental, and governance objectives during the Company’s 2023 fiscal year, ended July 29, 2023. The report demonstrates the success of the Company’s enhanced focus on its most pressing impact areas – safety, well-being, waste, climate, sourcing, and community. It underscores that UNFI’s initiatives benefitting the planet, society, and the food industry can also directly benefit the Company’s business performance, resulting in enhanced value for all of its stakeholders.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · December 21, 2023
United Natural Foods to Release Fiscal 2024 First Quarter Results on December 6, 2023
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) will release financial results for its fiscal 2024 first quarter, ended October 28, 2023, the morning of Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Management will host a conference call that morning at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss results.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 27, 2023
United Natural Foods Appoints Andre Persaud as President and Chief Executive Officer of Retail
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”) today announced the appointment of Andre Persaud as President and Chief Executive Officer of Retail, effective November 6, 2023. Persaud will lead the Company’s two retail banners, CUB (located primarily in Minnesota) and Shoppers Food Warehouse (located primarily in Washington D.C. and Maryland). He will serve on UNFI’s senior leadership team and report to Sandy Douglas, UNFI’s Chief Executive Officer and President.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · October 31, 2023
United Natural Foods Deploys New Zero-Emission Refrigerated Delivery System at its West Sacramento Distribution Center
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”) today announces that it is taking its next steps toward a zero-emissions future by deploying two battery-electric semi-trucks and five regenerative electric refrigerated trailer systems. UNFI is deploying the trucks and trailers in the Sacramento and Gilroy, California markets, just in time for the peak holiday selling season.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · October 17, 2023
United Natural Foods Wraps Up Natural Winter Show in Las Vegas – Helps Retailers Prepare for Holiday Selling Season
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”) today completed its 2023 schedule of shows and events, concluding it with a successful Natural Winter Show in Las Vegas, NV, which wrapped up on Thursday, September 28. Throughout the two-day event more than 2,000 attendees, representing hundreds of UNFI customers from across North America, connected with UNFI’s extensive community of suppliers offering a wide-ranging assortment across grocery, fresh, organic and specialty departments. The show also featured UNFI’s Professional Services offerings to retailers, which drive traffic, save time and money, and enhance the shoppers’ experience.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · September 28, 2023
United Natural Foods, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2023 Results
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter (13 weeks) and fiscal year (52 weeks) ended July 29, 2023.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · September 26, 2023
United Natural Foods Announces the Appointment of New Independent Directors as Part of its Transformation Plan to Drive Shareholder Value Creation
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”) today announced the addition of three new members to its Board of Directors (“Board”) as part of the Company’s ongoing customer and supplier focused transformation plan and commitment to strong corporate governance and shareholder value creation. Effective September 28, 2023, Lynn Blake, James “Jim” Loree and James C. Pappas will join UNFI’s Board as new independent directors. In addition, in connection with a Cooperation Agreement UNFI entered with JCP, the Board will also oversee a financial review designed to enhance the Company’s performance and drive shareholder value creation. Both actions are aimed at accelerating UNFI’s transformation and positioning the Company for both near- and long-term success.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · September 26, 2023
United Natural Foods to Release Fiscal 2023 Fourth Quarter Results on September 26, 2023
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) will release financial results for its fiscal 2023 fourth quarter, ended July 29, 2023, the morning of Tuesday September 26, 2023. Management will host a conference call that morning at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss results.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · September 20, 2023
United Natural Foods Appoints Mario Maffie as Chief Information Officer
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”) today announced the appointment of Mario Maffie to the position of Chief Information Officer (CIO). Maffie will lead the Company’s Information Technology (IT) team, oversee critical network systems integration work, and help accelerate the use of data and insights in support of UNFI’s customers and suppliers. He begins in this new role on October 2, 2023, and will report to Erin Horvath, UNFI’s Chief Operating Officer (COO).
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · September 7, 2023
United Natural Foods, Inc. Concludes Successful 2023 Conventional Winter Show
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”) today concluded a successful 2023 Conventional Winter Show, held at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. UNFI’s Conventional Winter Show brought together more than 2,000 grocery retailers, providing them with access to the company’s extensive network of suppliers and vendors.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 10, 2023
United Natural Foods and Crisp Unveil New Platform Giving Consumer Packaged Goods Companies Enhanced Access to Retail Insights
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (“UNFI”) today announced the launch of UNFI Insights, an exclusive product developed with Crisp, the open data platform for the consumer goods industry. UNFI Insights, Powered by Crisp, is designed to provide UNFI suppliers with the most comprehensive and cohesive sales, inventory, and deduction data across both natural and conventional channels.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 1, 2023
UNFI Recognized for the Second Consecutive Year as a Disability Equality Index® Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”) today announced that, for the second year in a row, it has earned a top score of 100 in the 2022 Disability Equality Index® (DEI) and is being recognized as a DEI Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion. UNFI is once again the only North American grocery wholesaler to achieve this score and recognition in 2023.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · July 11, 2023
United Natural Foods Announces Regional Restructuring
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”) today announced actions it is taking to enhance profitability, speed decision-making and reduce administrative layers, primarily by consolidating from four operating regions to three. The three new regions will be called East, Central, and West. In total, the Company will eliminate approximately 150 roles as part of this announced restructuring effort, primarily in management or supervisory positions.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · June 13, 2023
United Natural Foods Finishes Successful 2023 Annual Natural Holiday Show
United Natural Foods, Inc. (the “Company” or “UNFI”) wrapped up its Natural Holiday Product Show from the Mohegan Sun Convention Center in Uncasville, Conn., where it showcased leading natural products to help food retailers drive growth and profitability during the critical upcoming holiday selling period.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · June 8, 2023
United Natural Foods, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2023 Results
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”) today reported financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2023 (13 weeks) ended April 29, 2023.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · June 7, 2023
United Natural Foods to Release Fiscal 2023 Third Quarter Results on June 7, 2023
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) will release financial results for its fiscal 2023 third quarter, ended April 29, 2023, the morning of Wednesday June 7, 2023. Management will host a conference call that morning at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss results.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · May 23, 2023
United Natural Foods Launches Climate Action Partnership to Encourage Suppliers to Set Validated Climate Goals
United Natural Foods, Inc., (NYSE: UNFI) (“UNFI”), the largest publicly-traded grocery wholesaler and distributor in the U.S., today announced the launch of its Climate Action Partnership to encourage UNFI’s suppliers to make credible climate commitments. The program builds on UNFI’s Climate Action Hub, which was developed in partnership with the Climate Collaborative, a nonprofit organization with a mission to catalyze bold climate action within the grocery industry, and offers UNFI suppliers a variety of tools and resources to innovate and scale climate solutions across the food system.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 20, 2023
United Natural Foods Helps Emerging Brands Successfully Grow and Scale Their Business
With consumers looking for new food experiences in addition to connecting with brands that share similar values, United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”) is leveraging the scale of its distribution network to help emerging brands expand distribution with UNFI’s diverse customer base and better reach North American consumers.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 13, 2023
United Natural Foods Energy-Focused ESG Initiatives Expected to Drive Infrastructure Modernization and Cost Savings
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”), today announced the completion of its largest solar array investment to date at its Howell, N.J. distribution center. The 3.2-megawatt roof mounted solar array is the company’s eighth solar installation and is nearly three times larger than any previous UNFI installation. UNFI also plans to complete LED energy lighting upgrades at 33 distribution centers that, once complete, are estimated to save the Company approximately $15 million over a 10-year period.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 5, 2023
United Natural Foods Announces Plans for New Manchester, PA Distribution Center to Support Continued Customer Growth Across the Mid-Atlantic Region
United Natural Foods, Inc. (the “Company” or “UNFI”) today announced plans for a new 1.3 million square foot leased distribution center located at 1025 Locust Point Road in Manchester, PA. The property represents the next generation of grocery distribution warehousing and will help the Company continue to serve its growing customer base in the region. The temperature-controlled facility is currently under construction and expected to be finished over the next 15 months.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · March 30, 2023
United Natural Foods Announces the Elevation of Two Leaders to Better Align Teams to Drive its Customer Centric Strategy and Transformation Plan
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”) today announced the elevation of two senior leaders to better align leadership teams and resources to drive its customer-centric strategy and transformation agenda. This agenda is aimed at enhancing shareholder value creation by improving the Company’s customer and supplier experience and increasing operating efficiency. Erin Horvath has been appointed to the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Louis Martin has been named President of Wholesale.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · March 22, 2023
United Natural Foods Advancing Initiatives to Improve the Effectiveness and Efficiency of its Supply Chain
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) today announced further actions to significantly improve its supply chain capabilities and overall customer experience as part of its four-part transformation agenda to provide increasing value to its customers and suppliers, effectiveness and efficiency in its operations, and enhanced value for its shareholders. These actions include improved operating procedures, increased associate training programs, and the deployment of technological improvements, such as the rollout of Systems Application Enterprises, Inc. (SAE) scanning technology, and plans for a new Symbotic Inc. (NASDAQ: SYM) A.I.-powered robotics and software automation system to be installed at its 1.15 million square foot Centralia, Wash. distribution center.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · March 15, 2023
United Natural Foods, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2023 Results
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”) today reported financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2023 (13 weeks) ended January 28, 2023.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · March 8, 2023
United Natural Foods to Release Fiscal 2023 Second Quarter Results on March 8, 2023
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) will release financial results for its fiscal 2023 second quarter, ended January 28, 2023, the morning of Wednesday March 8, 2023. Management will host a conference call that morning at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss results.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · February 23, 2023
United Natural Foods and ECRS Sign Agreement to Drive Growth and Efficiency for Grocery Retailers
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) ("UNFI") and ECRS, a Certified Evergreen™ transaction and retail solutions provider, today announced an agreement allowing ECRS to assist new and existing CATAPULT retail users in taking advantage of the UNFI Professional Services suite from digital coupons and third-party delivery services to more affordable electronic payments. The agreement provides for a direct and formal working relationship, particularly around Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) capabilities, and empowers UNFI field associates through ECRS retail automation technology training.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · February 16, 2023
United Natural Foods Natural & Conventional Show Delivers Solutions to Help Grocery Customers Remain Competitive in Macro Environment
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”) wrapped up its Natural & Conventional Spring & Summer Show in Orlando, Fla. this week, hosting over 1,000 brands and more than 2,000 customers. The show was the first of four major buying shows UNFI will deliver in 2023 and the first to bring together all natural and conventional products covering every store department and category. Shows are a valuable way UNFI utilizes its scale, insights, and innovative offerings to help community grocers of all sizes differentiate, grow, and succeed.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · February 9, 2023
United Natural Foods Supplier Diversity Efforts Help Build More Equitable Food System
With efforts to create a more inclusive supplier network, United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”) announced that it doubled its year-over-year spend with diverse-owned suppliers during its 2022 fiscal year and has established a fiscal year 2023 goal for three percent of UNFI’s annual product spend to be with diverse-owned suppliers.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · February 1, 2023
UNFI Expands Wild Harvest Organic Produce Offering with Over 40 New Products
Delivering on its commitment of freshness and value to customers, United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”) today announced the expansion of its Wild Harvest private label organic produce line with more than 40 new offerings available nationwide. Since its 2022 launch, the Wild Harvest organic produce line has enjoyed significant growth as consumers have come to rely on the brand for their eating occasions.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 26, 2023
United Natural Foods to Showcase a Wide-Ranging, Innovative Portfolio of Products, Services, and Emerging Brands at Orlando Selling Show
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (“UNFI”) today announced plans to host approximately 4,000 customers, suppliers, vendors, and emerging brands at its Spring and Summer Show taking place Feb. 7-8 in Orlando, Fla. The show, which kicks off the first of UNFI’s four major selling shows in 2023, provides attendees the opportunity to meet with experts across natural, GM/HBC, meat, seafood, produce, and bakery and deli departments to take advantage of unique deals, view what’s trending in the New Product Showcase, and network with a community of industry experts.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 19, 2023
United Natural Foods Releases Better for All Report for Fiscal Year 2022
United Natural Foods, Inc., (NYSE: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”) today released its annual Better for All Report, which details UNFI’s progress toward its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitments during the Company’s 2022 fiscal year, which ended July 30, 2022. In its 12th year of environmental and social reporting, UNFI reported progress in nine impact focus areas consisting of Customer Health & Safety, Energy Efficiency, Governance, Associate Safety & Well-Being, Climate Action, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI), Community Development, Responsible Procurement, and Waste Reduction. This year, the Company launched three new science-based targets, bringing its total goals to 15 across its entire Better for All strategy.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 9, 2023
United Natural Foods to Participate at ICR Conference
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) will participate in next week’s ICR Conference 2023. Chief Executive Officer Sandy Douglas and Chief Financial Officer John Howard will be part of a fireside chat beginning at 9:30 am ET on January 9, 2023.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 3, 2023
United Natural Foods Names Ron Selders Its New President of Fresh
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”) announced that Ron Selders has been named President of Fresh where he will lead the Company’s growth strategy for its deli, bakery, produce, and meat departments. These critically important store perimeter categories drive traffic and provide independent grocery retailers with choice, value and unique products that help differentiate them within their marketplace. Selders’ appointment is effective December 26, and he will report to Steve Dietz, UNFI’s Chief Customer Officer.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · December 21, 2022
United Natural Foods’ Warehouse to Wheels Program Helps Company Deliver for Customers During Critical Holiday Season While Building Pipeline of Future Truck Drivers
United Natural Foods, Inc. (“the Company” or “UNFI”) today announced that its Warehouse to Wheels program has grown by more than 300% over the past two years and is now available to associates at a majority of UNFI’s 56 distribution centers. Originally developed at a single UNFI distribution center to help combat a driver shortage, today the program is offered to eligible distribution center associates interested in obtaining the training necessary to receive their Class A CDL license while being employed by UNFI. Associates completing the 12-week program become full-time UNFI truck drivers with assigned routes and opportunities to earn higher wages and annual safe driving bonuses.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · December 14, 2022
United Natural Foods, Inc. Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2023 Results
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”) today reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2023 (13 weeks) ended October 29, 2022.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · December 7, 2022
United Natural Foods to Release Fiscal 2023 First Quarter Results on December 7, 2022
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) will release financial results for its fiscal 2023 first quarter, ended October 29, 2022, the morning of Wednesday December 7, 2022. Management will host a conference call that morning at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss results.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 22, 2022
United Natural Foods Releases 2023 Customer Selling Show Schedule
United Natural Foods, Inc., (“the Company” or “UNFI”), today shared its 2023 customer events schedule, a five-event series throughout the United States where the Company expects to host over 10,000 customer attendees as they interact with thousands of brands showcasing a wide-ranging, innovative product assortment that motivates today’s shoppers.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 21, 2022
United Natural Foods and Square Roots to Co-locate Indoor Farms at Distribution Centers Across North America
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (“UNFI”) and Square Roots, the technology leader in indoor farming, today announced a new agreement to co-locate Square Roots' indoor farms on-site at select UNFI distribution centers. The first Square Roots farm, approximately 20,000 square feet in size, is planned for UNFI’s Prescott, Wis. facility and is scheduled to open in 2023.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 10, 2022
United Natural Foods to Offer Retailers Innovative Smart Shelf Tags™ to Better Engage Consumers, Improve Product Transparency, and Help Drive Purchase Decisions
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (“UNFI”) today announced a new agreement with Cornerstone for Natural™ to bring their Smart Shelf Tag program to UNFI’s suppliers and retailers. Smart Shelf Tags contain ELi QR Codes, an enhanced, more secure version of a QR code, which can be scanned to provide shoppers with additional product information and rich digital content on their mobile phones without requiring an app. Smart Shelf Tags are an innovative and versatile program for suppliers and retailers to engage and educate consumers while they’re shopping in-store.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · October 27, 2022
United Natural Foods and CoupDog Team Up to Invigorate Digital Coupon Experience for Grocery Retailers
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (“UNFI”) today announced a new relationship with CoupDog that will allow UNFI retailers to realize significant benefits from state-of-the-art digital coupon technology. CoupDog is a digital coupon provider specializing in innovative support to independent retailers as the industry transitions to a new standard Universal Digital Coupon.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · October 20, 2022
United Natural Foods Appoints Erin Horvath as new Chief Supply Chain Transformation Officer
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”) today announced that Erin Horvath has been appointed to the position of Chief Supply Chain Transformation Officer (CSCTO), a new role which will collaborate across functions to help build UNFI’s transformation agenda and future capabilities, drive value creation for shareholders, and create an improving experience for customers and suppliers. She begins her role on October 17, 2022, and will report to Sandy Douglas, UNFI’s Chief Executive Officer.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · October 13, 2022
United Natural Foods to Participate at Wolfe Research October Consumer Conference
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) will participate in next week’s October Consumer Conference hosted by Wolfe Research. Chief Executive Officer Sandy Douglas and Chief Financial Officer John Howard will participate in a fireside chat beginning at 11:00 am ET on October 13, 2022.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · October 7, 2022
United Natural Foods Helps Retailers Plan for Successful Winter Season During Natural Las Vegas Show
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”) today announced it has completed its 2022 schedule of events wrapping up its Natural Winter show in Las Vegas, Nev. on Wednesday, Oct. 5. Throughout the two-day event over 2,000 UNFI customer attendees connected with UNFI’s extensive network of suppliers offering a wide-ranging assortment across grocery, fresh, organic and specialty departments. The show also featured UNFI’s Professional Services offerings, which drive traffic, save time and money, and enhance the shoppers’ experience.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · October 6, 2022
United Natural Foods Expands Northeast Distribution Center Network
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”) today announced it has opened a 125,000 square foot refrigerated distribution center in Londonderry, NH, expanding the Company’s overall capacity and ability to deliver a leading selection of products to support customer growth across the northeast.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · October 4, 2022
United Natural Foods to Increase Investment in Its Shoppers Banner by Adding Three Store Locations and Remodeling Two Existing Stores
As part of its commitment to build its Shoppers banner by adding to and improving the stores in its portfolio, United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (“UNFI”) today announced it is reacquiring three former store locations which had previously been sold and remodeling two existing store locations. This reinvestment in remodels and new store acquisitions will greatly improve the shopping experience for loyal customers in the Baltimore and Prince George’s County communities who have relied on Shoppers for over 70 years.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · September 29, 2022
United Natural Foods, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2022 Results, Announces New $200 Million Share Repurchase Authorization
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter (13 weeks) and fiscal year (52 weeks) ended July 30, 2022.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · September 27, 2022
UNFI and Symbotic Announce Agreement to Implement Industry-Leading Warehouse Automation Systems
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) and Symbotic Inc. (NASDAQ: SYM) today announced that they have entered into a commercial agreement to implement Symbotic’s A.I.-powered robotics and software automation in five of UNFI’s distribution centers over the next four years. Under the agreement, UNFI also has an option to implement Symbotic’s warehouse automation systems in additional distribution centers.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · September 26, 2022
UNFI’s Driver Ambassador Program Names Four Elite Drivers of the Year
United Natural Foods, Inc. (the “Company” or “UNFI”) today announced it has named four of its associates Elite Drivers of the Year as part of the Company’s Driver Ambassador Program. To help celebrate this achievement, as well as National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, each driver was awarded $10,000 and each distribution center the drivers reside receives a premium, UNFI branded, Navistar LT625 tractor they may use for deliveries during the next year. Over the course of the year, UNFI drivers make almost 1.4 million stops, delivering approximately 300,000 unique products to over 30,000 customer locations across North America.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · September 15, 2022
United Natural Foods to Release Fiscal 2022 Fourth Quarter Results on September 27, 2022
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) will release financial results for its fiscal 2022 fourth quarter, ended July 30, 2022, the morning of Tuesday September 27, 2022. Management will host a conference call that morning at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss results.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · September 8, 2022
UNFI Offers New Meal Solutions to Help Retailers Meet Consumer Demand for At Home Food Options
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (“UNFI”) today announced it has added two new meal solutions to its offering to better allow retailers to meet the growing demand for quick, restaurant quality meals, while reducing in-store labor and the time required to create similar products on their own. The meal solutions are available nationwide to the more than 30,000 customer locations UNFI services.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · September 7, 2022
UNFI Foundation Announces More Than $1 Million in Grant Funding to Further Its Mission to Inspire Better Food Systems and Promote Food Equity in Communities Nationwide
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (“UNFI”), announced today the UNFI Foundation has awarded more than $1 million in grant funding to improve food systems in more than 40 communities across the United States and Canada. Food access is a key pillar of UNFI’s Better for All initiative and, for the third consecutive year, the UNFI Foundation has committed over $1 million to non-profit organizations to help create equitable food access in vulnerable communities.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 25, 2022
UNFI Produce Implements New Technologies and Processes; Expands Private Label Options
Consistent with its commitment to deliver the highest quality produce, United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”) today announced it has implemented new technologies and processes to enable the Company to shorten certain delivery times by over a day and harness the full potential of UNFI data points to deliver fresher produce to its customers. These efforts have proven successful as UNFI has grown its produce sales ahead of industry growth even as retail produce industry numbers move with inflation.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 4, 2022
UNFI Wraps Up One of its Largest Customer and Supplier Events of the Year, Helping Retailers Prepare for 2022 Holiday Season
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (UNFI or “Company”), North America’s largest grocery wholesaler and distributor, today completed its annual UNFI Conventional Expo show. Building on the success of its June Mohegan Sun show, UNFI hosted nearly 2,700 customers, connecting them with the Company’s vast network of suppliers and providing them with the industry’s greatest access to food choices, fresh thinking, new innovations, services, show deals, and promotions only available at the show. UNFI’s Conventional Expo is held annually in July to help independent grocers plan, prepare, and buy for the upcoming holiday and spring selling seasons.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · July 21, 2022
UNFI Recognized as a Disability Equality Index® Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”) today announced it has earned a top score of 100 in the 2021 Disability Equality Index® (DEI) and is being recognized as a DEI Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion. UNFI is the only North American grocery wholesaler to achieve this score and recognition in 2022.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · July 20, 2022
UNFI Announces New Leadership Structure to Drive Strategic Priorities and Accelerated Growth and Value Creation
United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”) today announced a new leadership and organizational structure to sharpen the Company’s focus on key operational priorities designed to better support its customers, suppliers, associates, and the planet as it continues to build the team, capabilities, and technology that are key to its Fuel the Future strategy.
By United Natural Foods, Inc. · Via Business Wire · July 13, 2022