FROM THE EDITOR
Creating Value Trumps Disruption in Any Industry

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
The Question is Just as Important as the Answer

MESSAGE FROM THE CEO
Setting a New Course By Returning to Our Original Mission
LATEST NEWS
REMODELED FEIN BROTHERS SHOWROOM FOCUSES ON TABLETOP
HOW COMPANIES CAN REIN IN EGO
SMART CARE ACQUIRES ALABAMA-BASED REMCO
CHECKING OUT THE CHINESE FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT MARKET
FEDA WELCOMES NEW STAFF MEMBER
MASTER-BILT NAMES DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL ACCOUNTS
MEET FEDA’S NEW MEMBER, CHEF’S DEAL
NPD REPORTS POSITIVE SIGNS FOR INDEPENDENT RESTAURANTS DESPITE DECLINE
WHY INVENTORY CONTROL MATTERS
NEXT CFSP EVENT SET FOR AUGUST
SEFA NAMES B&G RESTAURANT SUPPLY MEMBER OF THE YEAR
ALLIED BUYING CORP. RECOGNIZES MEMBERS FOR EXTRAORDINARY GROWTH
CONVENIENCE DRIVING INNOVATION IN THE KITCHEN
MAFSI MEASURES SLOWER GROWTH IN Q1
MIDDLEBY ACQUIRES TAYLOR
EAGLE GROUP’S VP OF SALES TO RETIRE
FEDA DISTRIBUTORS HONORED AT FE&S GALA
MDM FORECASTS 5.3 PERCENT GROWTH IN WHOLESALE
NAW PRESENTS STATE OF THE INDUSTRY IN ANNUAL REPORT
HYBRID ACQUIRES DISTRIBUTORS
FEDA DISTRIBUTORS TO PARTICIPATE IN FIRESIDE CHATS AT THE NRA
DEXTER-RUSSELL TO CELEBRATE HISTORIC MILESTONE
LANCER NAMES NEW PRESIDENT
SALES PROMOTIONS AT ALTO-SHAAM
THE STATE OF THE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY
SINGER EQUIPMENT NAMES NEW DIVISIONAL PRESIDENT
IMPROVING THE LOGISTICS IN YOUR WAREHOUSE
JOHN SMITH, LONGTIME HEAD OF FRANKE, PASSES AT 65
HONORING PAUL TOUKATLY
ON THE MOVE
A RESTAURANT ON WHEELS
NAW AIRS CONCERNS OVER GSA
ARE YOU GDPR COMPLIANT?
MIDDLEBY MAKES ANOTHER MOVE TO ADD TO ITS OFFERINGS
INCREASING ONLINE SALES AND REPEAT BUSINESS
MESSAGE FROM FEDA CHAIRMAN AND FEDA CEO
WHERE’S YOUR LAB?
MIDDLEBY ACQUIRES COFFEE EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER
ONE PRODUCT RANKING IS NOT ENOUGH – PART 2
ON THE MOVE
PRODUCT HUNT’S BEST TECH TOOLS
THE E&S INDUSTRY SUMMIT IN PICTURES
LEARNING IS ESSENTIAL FOR INNOVATION AND CHANGE
FOODSERVICE DELIVERY POSTS DOUBLE-DIGIT GAINS
CATEGORIZING YOUR INVENTORY
MDM TO HOST SALES GPS 2018
THE GAVEL PASSES TO HOTEL & RESTAURANT SUPPLY’S MASON GREENE
FEDA PUBLISHES ANNUAL REPORT
PICKING UP THE CHECK
THE STATE OF DISTRIBUTION
HOSHIZAKI WELCOMES A NEW PRESIDENT
ELD ENFORCEMENT AND OTHER CHALLENGES ARE CHANGING THE FACE OF FREIGHT
FEDA PAYS TRIBUTE TO BELOVED ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE
JOE SCHMITT’S THANK YOU TO FEDA MEMBERS
NAFEM RESPONDS TO TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S TARIFFS
NAW SUPPORTS LEGISLATIVE EFFORT TO ADDRESS CRITICAL DRIVER SHORTAGE
AUTOQUOTES LAUNCHES NEW INVENTORY UPLOAD OPTION
MEMBER DRIVEN
BREAKING GROUND
UNDERSTANDING AND OWNING DISRUPTION
BOELTER LAUNCHES BLUE MOBILE APP AT MIDWEST FOODSERVICE EXPO
THE DIGITAL EVOLUTION OF FOODSERVICE
FIND BETTER IDEAS FASTER
TARIFFS TRIGGER BACKLASH
INTERNET SALES TAX ISSUE MOVES FORWARD
PJP ACQUIRES DEPALO’S MID-ATLANTIC RESTAURANT SUPPLY
MANUFACTURING INSTITUTE TO HONOR WELBILT ENGINEER
TRIMARK ACQUIRES CHEFS’ TOYS
WELBILT ADDS COFFEE MACHINES TO ITS PORTFOLIO
STARBUCKS GOES UPSCALE WITH RESERVE
THE STRATEGY BEHIND CUSTOMER APPRECIATION

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Becoming an Overpowering Force in Distribution
FINDING THE GAPS
How Boelter is delivering value
that goes beyond E&S

THE BEST OF THE BEST
This niche player is on everyone's radar
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A MILLENNIAL
What works for Ace Mart's Andrew Hoing

IN THEIR PERFECT WORLD
Why these operators are drawn to the industry
OUT OF THE BOX
Krayden's competitive advantage

FOSTER FRABLE
Planning a foodservice-friendly building
OPERATIONS
Six ways to prosper in distribution