AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT UNFI

Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods, a wholesale distributor of health and specialty foods, has announced the closure of its

Fort Wayne, Indiana, distribution center.

This is the third round of layoffs in the last four months. The closure will impact 156 employees and will be completed by the first quarter of 2025.

According to a company spokesperson, “At UNFI, we continuously evaluate our distribution network to ensure we serve our customers and suppliers as efficiently and effectively as possible. Following this transition, our customers will gain access to a broader product assortment, including more fresh options, and our suppliers will be able to reach customers more efficiently.”

In October, UNFI laid off billing, invoice, and payroll personnel in Phoenix, Arizona, which impacted close to 300 employees, and a transportation operation located at the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, distribution center, eliminating 87 employees.

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT RUSS DAVIS WHOLESALE

Wadena, Minnesota-based Russ Davis Wholesale, a wholesaler of fresh fruits and vegetables to local grocery stores, schools, and restaurants, has announced the closure of its distribution facility in Pueblo, Colorado.

The closure will impact 109 employees. The last day of employment for employees will be January 31, 2025, and the facility will be fully closed on February 1, 2025.

The closure decision seems to be a matter of logistics and support.

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT YELLOH! (09/29/24)

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 — CEASING OPERATIONS

Yelloh has announced it will cease all operations in November 2024, closing out a storied 72-year history as a Minnesota pioneer in the food home-delivery market. Founded in Marshall, Minn., where it still maintains a headquarters, the company grew to a nationwide frozen food delivery leader with the country’s largest fleet of freezer trucks.

CEO Bernardo Santana noted, "It’s with heavy hearts that we made the difficult decision to cease operations of Yelloh. We are thankful to our many loyal customers and hard-working employees for everything they have done to support us. I am deeply grateful for our employees’ tireless and bold efforts and our customers’ dedication. It has been our utmost pleasure and honor to serve our customers their favorite meals and frozen treats.”

“The current Yelloh team has worked hard against external headwinds such as the nationwide staffing challenges and crushing food supply chain disruption caused by the pandemic. These challenges, combined with changing consumer lifestyles and competitive pressures that have been building for over 20 years, made success very difficult. Digital shopping has replaced the personal, at-the-door customer interaction that was the hallmark of the company.”

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 — Orignal post…

Marshall, Minnesota-based Yelloh!, formerly known as Schwan’s Home Delivery, a direct-to-consumer food delivery company that provides customers with frozen foods for every mealtime occasion, has announced a significant reorganization, including the closure of delivery centers and a major reduction in force.

The reorganization will impact 750 employees in the company's sales, field, and corporate teams and the closure of 90 delivery centers, commencing on December 8, 2023.

According to a company spokesperson, “Facing economic headwinds, rising business costs, and the post-pandemic world, our teams across the country have worked valiantly to transform our company into a modern category leader. Despite those efforts, and like many retail businesses, we must now close locations and face a difficult reality.”

"This is a heartbreaking decision for our company because we cherish our customers, our employees, and the special role our team members play in our local communities. Concentrating our high-touch delivery service in fewer locations – in states that are the foundation for our 70-year-old company – is the best path forward for Yelloh."

Change is coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life or promises for a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something bad hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. Are you now wondering, Am I Next?