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Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
C&S ventures into international supply chain market with new partnership
This story was originally published on Grocery Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Grocery Dive newsletter. C&S Wholesale Grocers announced Wednesday it is partnering with Atlantic Grocery Supply (AGS) to provide wholesale and supply offerings to retailers in the Caribbean and Central and South America. This tie-up allows C&S to tap into AGS parent company Sun Group's 'deep history' supplying retailers in the Southeast and the Caribbean. For AGS, the partnership will let it provide its supply export customers with competitive pricing and a grocery assortment of more than 40,000 items, according to the press release. The partnership will operate out of C&S's 1-million-square-foot warehouse in Miami. C&S and AGS will work together on sales to in-state independent retail customers while AGS will take the lead on sales to export customers, per the announcement. Working with C&S will enable Sun Group to continue expanding its international grocery operations. Sun Group is one of the U.S.'s largest wholesale produce distributors with locations throughout the Southeast. This announcement comes as C&S remains in the spotlight following the downfall of the proposed Kroger-Albertsons merger. The distributor was set to acquire hundreds of stores from the two grocery companies if their merger had received regulatory approval. In March, C&S sued Kroger, alleging that the grocer has not yet paid the wholesaler the $125 million termination fee owed for the failed merger efforts. Weeks later, Kroger claimed in a legal filing that C&S is not entitled to the termination fee because the company breached its contract with Kroger when it was trying to seek regulatory approval for its merger with Albertsons. Aside from the ongoing legal battle drama, C&S has also laid off a number of workers. Earlier this month, the wholesaler announced plans to shutter its Baldwin, Florida, distribution center, costing around 490 employees their jobs. C&S also laid off at least 76 workers in mid-March, impacting employees at sites in Hawaii, Vermont, New Jersey, Texas and New York. Recommended Reading C&S to shutter Florida distribution center, costing 500 jobs Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
AGS and C&S Join Forces to Provide Grocery Retailers Optimized Wholesale and Supply Offerings
MIAMI, May 28, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Atlantic Grocery Supply (AGS), the grocery division of Pompano, Florida-based Sun Commodities Inc. (Sun Group), and C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC, (C&S) an industry leader in wholesale grocery supply and supply chain solutions in the United States, are partnering to provide wholesale supply solutions to retailers in the Caribbean, Central and South America. Sun Group has a deep history of supplying retailers throughout the Southeast region and the Caribbean. AGS, Sun Group's grocery division has continued to expand over the years. In this agreement with C&S, export customers will be supplied with the most competitive pricing and a vast grocery assortment of more than 40,000 items. Christopher Miller, President, AGS said, "We're excited to partner with C&S and leverage their strong national scale to offer the same competitive supply to all our export customers. With the combined offering of our leading produce supply along with the entire grocery assortment of C&S, we're able to provide the export market with an unparalleled offering." The new partnership will operate out of C&S's one-million square foot warehouse in Miami, Florida — with C&S and AGS partnering on sales to Florida-based independent retail customers and AGS leading sales to export customers. The Sun Group will continue to service produce to retailers and food service customers throughout the Southeast of the United States and the Caribbean. "We look forward to working with AGS and leveraging our strong capabilities to provide a superior assortment and service experience. Together, C&S and AGS will create an optimized supply chain model that brings unparalleled value to AGS's customers," said Eric Winn, Chief Executive Officer, C&S. "C&S is committed to growing our customer base and building on our quality and service legacy of braggingly happy customers." About Sun Group:The Sun Group is one of the nation's largest wholesale produce distributors with locations throughout the Southeast. Founded in 1995, Sun has a long history of servicing customers in the Southeast of the United States and the Caribbean. Sun has expanded over the years to include divisions supplying retailers, export, and food service customers. In 2018 Sun added the Atlantic Grocery Supply (AGS) division to provide grocery items to its customers in the US and abroad. Recognized by its customers for its high level of dedicated service, AGS and Sun have continued to expand their geography, sales channels and product offering, today servicing thousands of customers. About C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC:C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities. To learn more, please visit View source version on Contacts Sun Group Contact:Erika HankarMarketing@ C&S Media Contact:Lauren La BrunoSenior Vice President of Communications & MarketingC&S Wholesale Grocers, LLCCSComm@ C&S Investor Relations:Julie DrakeVice President, Assistant TreasurerIR@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
AGS and C&S Join Forces to Provide Grocery Retailers Optimized Wholesale and Supply Offerings
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Atlantic Grocery Supply (AGS), the grocery division of Pompano, Florida-based Sun Commodities Inc. (Sun Group), and C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC, (C&S) an industry leader in wholesale grocery supply and supply chain solutions in the United States, are partnering to provide wholesale supply solutions to retailers in the Caribbean, Central and South America. Sun Group has a deep history of supplying retailers throughout the Southeast region and the Caribbean. AGS, Sun Group's grocery division has continued to expand over the years. In this agreement with C&S, export customers will be supplied with the most competitive pricing and a vast grocery assortment of more than 40,000 items. Christopher Miller, President, AGS said, 'We're excited to partner with C&S and leverage their strong national scale to offer the same competitive supply to all our export customers. With the combined offering of our leading produce supply along with the entire grocery assortment of C&S, we're able to provide the export market with an unparalleled offering.' The new partnership will operate out of C&S's one-million square foot warehouse in Miami, Florida — with C&S and AGS partnering on sales to Florida-based independent retail customers and AGS leading sales to export customers. The Sun Group will continue to service produce to retailers and food service customers throughout the Southeast of the United States and the Caribbean. 'We look forward to working with AGS and leveraging our strong capabilities to provide a superior assortment and service experience. Together, C&S and AGS will create an optimized supply chain model that brings unparalleled value to AGS's customers,' said Eric Winn, Chief Executive Officer, C&S. 'C&S is committed to growing our customer base and building on our quality and service legacy of braggingly happy customers.' About Sun Group: The Sun Group is one of the nation's largest wholesale produce distributors with locations throughout the Southeast. Founded in 1995, Sun has a long history of servicing customers in the Southeast of the United States and the Caribbean. Sun has expanded over the years to include divisions supplying retailers, export, and food service customers. In 2018 Sun added the Atlantic Grocery Supply (AGS) division to provide grocery items to its customers in the US and abroad. Recognized by its customers for its high level of dedicated service, AGS and Sun have continued to expand their geography, sales channels and product offering, today servicing thousands of customers. About C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC: C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities. To learn more, please visit
Skift
3 days ago
- Business
- Skift
First Creative Details Emerge for Vietnam's New 'Resort in the Sky' Airline
Putting Bill Bensley at the creative helm is a bold statement of intent for Sun PhuQuoc Airways, but turning a lifestyle concept into a viable airline remains a challenging task. A new Vietnamese airline is hoping to take flight by the end of the year: Sun PhuQuoc Airways (SPA) will be operated by a subsidiary of local real estate and hospitality developer Sun Group. Much is still unknown about the venture, which intends to operate a hub-and-spoke network from Phu Quoc island in southern Vietnam. But attendees at the Skift Asia Forum in Bangkok this month heard some exclusive details from Bill Bensley, creative director of Bensley Design Studios. 'We're going to build – within three years – this 40-fleet airline,' Bensley told Skift CEO and co-founder, Rafat Ali. 'They want it to be very, very high-end … with half the plane in executive class and first class.' Bensley spoke of his love for Vietnam and explained how this will manifest itself on the aircraft: 'I've identified about 35 of the most beautiful parts of Vietnam. These parts [will] then be painted full-body on the plane. Instead of a stripe across or a swish, the entire image of these 35 places are painted on the outside of the plane.' Bensley said this imagery will 'carry through' into the aircraft. He will take a creative lead on numerous passenger-facing elements such as uniforms and menus. 'It's the whole deal, the whole imaging,' he added. Bensley previously worked with the Sun Group on seven hotels in the region. Watch Bill Bensley in Conversation with Rafat Ali at the Skift Asia Forum 2025: RECORDED MAY 2025. The investment case for the new carrier has received the green light from Vietnam's prime minister. Despite the ambitious timeline, there are no details about how SPA will source its aircraft. The Sun Group already operates a private jet business in Vietnam, however these planes are much smaller than those that will be needed for the new airline. A statement from Sun Group said that along with domestic routes, it is considering international destinations, including Japan, South Korea, and China. The company is using the term 'resort airline' to describe its vision: 'This innovative model combines transportation and tourism, where each flight is not merely a means of getting from one place to another but the beginning of a vacation, starting the moment passengers step on board and journey through the skies,' said a company statement. The wider ambition is to 'transform every aircraft into a resort in the sky,' with amenities and services designed to create a sense of leisure and relaxation. Sun Group already has a significant footprint in Phu Quoc through its hospitality and leisure portfolio. The company says it will package flights with these existing products. A First-Time Project Established as a go-to name for hotel, landscape, and interior designs, the world of aviation is new to Bensley and his team. 'It's a totally new thing for me. First time ever, but that's the thing that I like to do... We are asked to do a new project about once a day, so it's a great honor to be able to be very choosy about what we do,' he told the Skift Asia Forum. Vietnam's Golden Visa Ambition to 23-Million Tourist Target More Chinese tourists are now choosing Vietnam over Thailand. Smart visa policies could help keep it that way. The easier it is to get in, the more likely travelers, and their wallets, will follow. Read More If realized, Sun PhuQuoc Airways will join Vietnam's five other major airlines. As well as flag carrier Vietnam Airlines, these include low-cost operators Vietjet Air and Pacific Airlines. An initial investment of 2.5 trillion Vietnamese dong ($96m) has been allotted to the project. An undertaking of SPA's scale will require a figure many times higher, however additional sources of capital are currently unclear. Major airlines already serving Phu Quoc include AirAsia, China Eastern, Korean Air, and Scoot. Skift analysis of data from Cirium Diio suggests around 25 carriers fly to the island, although some of these are only on a seasonal or charter basis. What am I looking at? The performance of airline sector stocks within the ST200. The index includes companies publicly traded across global markets including network carriers, low-cost carriers, and other related companies. The Skift Travel 200 (ST200) combines the financial performance of nearly 200 travel companies worth more than a trillion dollars into a single number. See more airlines sector financial performance. Read the full methodology behind the Skift Travel 200.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Allu Arjun has a special gift for his first director Raghavendra Rao Garu
Stylish Star Allu Arjun surprised his first director Raghavendra Rao Garu with a special gift on his birthday. The 'Pushpa' actor displayed a photograph of the filmmaker at the entrance of his office, along with the title, "My First Director." Wishing a very Happy Birthday to my guru ji @Ragavendraraoba garu ! My first director . The man who launched me into films . Gratitude forever 🖤 — Allu Arjun (@alluarjun) May 23, 2025 Not just that, as Raghavendra Rao Garu celebrated his birthday on Friday, AA posted a couple of behind-the-scenes pictures with the filmmaker over the years. "Wishing a very Happy Birthday to my guru ji @Ragavendraraoba garu! My first director. The man who launched me into films. Gratitude forever," he wrote as a birthday wish. Allu Arjun, Atlee Unite for Sci-Fi Raghavendra Rao Garu worked with Allu Arjun in his debut film, "Gangotri", back in 2003. The movie revolves around the challenges of two childhood friends turned lovers. AA's latest gesture for his first director is a massive mark of respect for his roots. Up next, Allu Arjun has joined forces with Atlee for his next named "AA22xA6" According to reports, he will be seen in a dual role in the much-awaited flick. However, it was previously speculated that the movie will have two heroes. Later, AA's team confirmed that "AA22xA6" will only have Allu Arjun as the lead. On Wednesday, celebrity fitness trainer Lloyd Stevens gave a glimpse into AA's preparation for the role. He dropped a picture from Allu Arjun's intense workout session on social media, in which the actor had captured a photo of his fitness watch with Stevens in the background. The smartwatch revealed that AA had burned 295 kilocalories during his workout session with an average heart rate of 140 BPM. "@alluarjunonline POV," the caption read. Sun Group's Kalanithi Maran has backed the project under the banner of Sun Pictures. Announcing the highly anticipated project in April this year, the makers wrote on X, "Gear up for the Landmark Cinematic Event.#AA22xA6 - A Magnum Opus from Sun Pictures". Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
