Target plans to invest approximately $4 billion annually during the next several years to continue scaling capabilities across its retail platform. Building on years of sales growth and a record 2020 financial performance, Target will accelerate new store openings and store remodels, enhance fulfillment services and strengthen its supply chain as it provides guests with a safe, easy and convenient shopping experience.

United Fresh’s sixth annual BrandStorm event will take place online March 9-11. The event will feature two sessions specifically designed to facilitate dialogue around the subjective topic of empathy in marketing, both in consumer and business-to-business strategies.

Leading produce department brands Fresh Express, NatureSweet and Litehouse are teaming up for the fifth annual “I Heart Salad” retail promotion highlighting easy and affordable ways to create the perfect salad. The exclusive promotion will run at Albertsons Cos.

As it continues to expand its fresh convenience offerings for customers, Schnuck Markets Inc. in partnership with DoorDash will now offer prepared foods on the DoorDash app, fulfilled at five Schnucks locations in the St. Louis area. Additional locations may be introduced in the future.

Options available from Schnucks are prepared favorites from the grocer’s deli, including salads, rotisserie chickens, sandwiches, chicken wings, pulled pork and side dishes.

RCF Distributors LLC reported the sudden loss of dear friend, colleague and paramount sales agent Alan Alvarez. Mr. Alvarez died on Saturday, Jan. 30. El Grupo Crespo: RCF Distributors, Crespo Organic Mangoes, Empaque Don Jorge and hundreds of mango industry friends mourn the loss of the Mango King.

Blue Book Services’ Claims Activity Table was recently enhanced to include active PACA reparation complainants.  “The CAT gets thousands of views from Blue Book members each month, and the addition of PACA reparation complaints is something members have been asking for,” said Doug Nelson, Blue Book’s vice president/trading assistance manager.  In addition to viewing PACA reparation complaints, members can see claims filed with Blue Book and federal lawsuits filed against industry firms.