Coronavirus/COVID-19
April 3, 2020
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Performance Food Group Co., which owns Vistar, has established partnerships with grocery and retail companies to strengthen its business during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a press release.
“As we all adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, our company is in a crucial position to keep our country’s food supply chain strong,” George Holm, PFG chairman, president and CEO, said in the release. “In addition to working with our existing customers, we have formed several new partnerships, brought in new business and shared many of our associates with organizations that are experiencing labor shortages. PFG is also diligently assessing and managing how we spend our capital so that we are in the best financial position possible.”
The company has signed agreements with 10 grocery retail partners and sharing over 1,000 associates to help keep shelves stocked with food.
It is distributing groceries to approximately 480 new grocery locations as PFG builds out its distribution capabilities to this channel.
The company has also entered into partnerships to support on-line ordering for its customers through OpenMenu, Swipeby and several other third-party delivery operators.
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Topics: Coronavirus / COVID-19, Merchandising