Independent Grocers Alliance Welcomes Winkler Wholesale Grocers as Newest Licensed Wholesaler Partner

As part of IGA’s wholesaler network, Winkler will offer participating retailers access to IGA’s industry-leading programs in marketing, digital innovation, operations support, training, and private label—tools designed to help local grocers succeed in a competitive landscape while staying true to their community roots.

Major Grocery Supplier to Lay off Nearly 500 Employees, Shutter Distribution Center in Baldwin

The layoffs will impact 132 drivers, 34 forklift operators and hundreds of more employees.

Baldor Specialty Foods Acquires Premium Meat Company, Golden Packing

April 24, 2025 Baldor Specialty Foods

Acquiring Golden Packing will allow Baldor to vertically integrate meat processing by combining its high-end sourcing with expert butchering while maintaining the brand’s reputation for excellent service and strength in logistics. This integration will expand Baldor’s selection of premium, portioned meats, offering its chef customers both labor savings and consolidation on product deliveries.

Walmart Opens New Distribution Center in Jacksonville, Florida

April 21, 2025 Walmart Inc.

The facility receives and processes items for delivery to 18 Sam’s Club locations across Florida, Georgia and South Carolina as well as seven clubs in Puerto Rico. Located just 10 minutes from the Port of Jacksonville, the facility also stores and sorts imported goods for delivery to four distribution centers across the Southeast.

Introducing Instacart’s Will Call Delivery: A Fast, Reliable Solution for Supply Chain Challenges

April 8, 2025 Instacart

Will Call Delivery is a new offering tailored to ensure distributors can meet the needs of urgent, same-day “fill-in” orders (often referred to in the industry as “hot shot” deliveries) to keep customers happy and costs down.