3a444291-2997-4a9c-a588-6a58205fbfcd.png

 
August 21, 2019
 

Today's News

Domino’s CEO says the US consumer is ‘really strong’

Amid rising fears of a recession, Domino's Pizza CEO Ritch Allison said Tuesday that the U.S. consumer is still strong. “From where we sit, the consumer is really strong here in the U.S.,” Allison said on CNBC’s “The Exchange.” The pizza chain’s domestic same-store sales growth has been under pressure in recent quarters by its strategy of rapid expansion, as well as competition for delivery customers from a new foe: third-party delivery apps.

READ More >

Dan Henry Distributing donates to Capital Area Humane Society

Distributors are always willing to lend a hand to help their communities and Dan Henry Distributing in Lansing, Mich., is no exception. Recently, the family owned beer and wine distributor presented the Capital Area Humane Society with a check for $6,000 to help animals in need.

READ More >

DoorDash eyes autonomous food delivery with latest acquisition

It's no secret that DoorDash wants to deliver your food with autonomous vehicles. Early this year it partnered with GM to test deliveries via self-driving Cruise vehicles, and in 2017, it was part of a Starship Technologies trial that sent deliveries scurrying about in six-wheeled robots. Now, DoorDash is getting a bit more serious. As The Verge reports, the company just acquired Scotty Labs, a startup that makes autonomous and remote-controlled vehicle technology.

READ More >

HDA Architects completes new facility for Price Distributing

HDA Architects recently completed a 70,000 square foot state-of-the-art headquarters and beverage distribution center for Price Distributing in Ennis, Texas. The facility will feature an exterior office with a stone clad façade, interior office with natural light, a 62,000 square foot warehouse and four dock spaces. HDA Architects has worked with more than 150 beverage wholesalers nationwide on new facilities, expansions, renovations, operational and material handling needs.

READ More >

DISTRIBUTOR EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

America's more than 3,000 licensed beer distribution facilities employ 141,000 men and women across the country. The NBWA Employee Spotlight Program highlights standout beer distribution employees and showcases their achievements. Nominate an employee today!

LEARN MORE >