UNFI Realigns Wholesale Division

United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) is realigning its commercial wholesale organization into two product-centered divisions to better meet the needs of its customers.

The conventional grocery products division will be overseen by Louis Martin, currently president of Wholesale, who will serve as president of Conventional Grocery Products and UNFI Chief Commercial Officer. Mark Bushway, currently chief supply chain officer, will become president of the new Natural, Organic, Specialty & Fresh Products division while also serving as UNFI Chief Supply Chain Officer.

Each division will have focused sales teams aligned to the unique product and service needs of the 30,000 retail locations UNFI serves. Both divisions will be supported by dedicated functional experts in merchandising, operations, procurement, and supplier services, company officials said. 

Additionally, areas including supply chain, professional and digital services, and private brands will work across the divisions to support sales leaders in building customized programs to help customers and suppliers accelerate their growth strategies.

“This realignment is another step in the execution of our plan to add value and improve efficiency and effectiveness for our customers and suppliers,” said Sandy Douglas, CEO of UNFI. “By empowering our commercial teams to provide a more customized product and service-centered experience, we intend to help our customers and suppliers differentiate, compete, and grow profitably through a more responsive, efficient, and effective operating model.”