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DALLAS -- 7-Eleven, Inc., based here, said yesterday that its new combined distribution center (CDC) in Auburn, a suburb of Seattle, Wash., has allowed the convenience retailer to launch daily delivery of fresh prepared foods to customers in the Pacific Northwest. Through partnerships with multiple food companies, 7-Eleven is able to offer pastries, gourmet sandwiches, wraps, entrees, and other ready-to-eat and perishable foods in the region. The CDC opened March 1.

DALLAS -- 7-Eleven, Inc., based here, said yesterday that its new combined distribution center (CDC) in Auburn, a suburb of Seattle, Wash., has allowed the convenience retailer to launch daily delivery of fresh prepared foods to customers in the Pacific Northwest. Through partnerships with multiple food companies, 7-Eleven is able to offer pastries, gourmet sandwiches, wraps, entrees, and other ready-to-eat and perishable foods in the region. The CDC opened March 1.

MAULDIN, S.C. -- Bi-Lo Supermarkets here honored many minority- and women-owned businesses in its first Supplier Diversity Awards luncheon held recently in Greenville, S.C. More than 150 people, including company associates, brokers, and vendor partners, attended the event.

MAULDIN, S.C. -- Bi-Lo Supermarkets here honored many minority- and women-owned businesses in its first Supplier Diversity Awards luncheon held recently in Greenville, S.C. More than 150 people, including company associates, brokers, and vendor partners, attended the event.

WASHINGTON --The Grocery Manufacturers of America says consumers give top ratings to name brand food and nonfood goods for the quality and value they offer.

WASHINGTON --The Grocery Manufacturers of America says consumers give top ratings to name brand food and nonfood goods for the quality and value they offer.

RED BANK, N.J. -- The Association of Retail Marketing Services (ARMS) has elected Ray Hack, v.p. of sales at Minneapolis-based RNR, Inc., to serve a two-year term as president of the trade association. The election was held at ARMS' annual membership meeting last week.

VNU's new conference and exposition aimed at helping retailers maximize their business to the growing Hispanic market in the U.S. will make its debut in Dallas this fall.