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Category: Executive News
Grocery industry executive news: appointments, promotions and leadership changes at retailers, wholesalers and suppliers.
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Posted inProduce News, Executive News, News, Suppliers, West
Bill Coombs, DLJ Produce CEO And Produce Industry Veteran, Dies At 63
Coombs devoted more than 48 years to the fresh produce industry in a career spanning retail, wholesale and international trade.
Posted inAssociation News, Executive News, National
FMI Adds 17 Leaders To Board Of Directors
FMI says the additions bolster its representation of regional and national grocery operators and national brands.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Southeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Houchens Food Group Names LaForest VP Of Real Estate, Store Development
The company concurrently announced two promotions in its hardware division.
Posted inExecutive News, Featured News, Independent Store News, Northeast, ShopRite
Grace Colalillo Joins Family ShopRite Business In HR Role
She bolsters the grocer’s third-generation leadership, joining brother Sam Colalillo.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Executive News, Featured News, West
Albertsons Expands Board To 15 Directors
Levi Strauss finance chief Harmit Singh brings a strong hospitality background to the board.
Posted inExecutive News, Equipment & Technology, Independent Store News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast
Publix Announces Officer Retirements And Promotions
Publix CEO Kevin Murphy revealed two rounds of officer changes, one related to technology, one in industrial operations and finance.
Posted inExecutive News, Featured News, Northeast, Snacks Brands, Suppliers
Michael W. Rice, Longtime Utz Leader And Chairman Emeritus, Dies At 84
Rice started young in the family business, unloading 100-pound burlap potato sacks in the summers beginning at age 11.
Posted inExecutive News, Ahold Delhaize, Corporate Store News, Featured News, International Retail, Southeast
Ahold Delhaize Reveals Next CEO, Elects USA’s Peters To Management Board
Thierry Garnier will join Ahold Delhaize and succeed Frans Muller as president and CEO in 2027.
Posted inExecutive News, Featured News, Independent Store News, West
PCC Community Markets CEO Srinivasan To Retire In January
Under his leadership, membership grew and the co-op returned to long-term economic stability.
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, Suppliers, West
Giumarra Adds Cody, Heath To Sales, Business Dev Teams
Both new hires will have responsibilities in strengthening customer relationships and growing sales.
Posted inSnacks Brands, Executive News, Northeast, Suppliers
Rip Van Names Former Hershey U.S. President As CEO
Todd Tillemans succeeds co-founder and CEO Rip Pruisken, who will remain actively involved and continue his board service.
Posted inAssociation News, Executive News, National, Produce News
IFPA’s Vonnie Estes To Retire At End Of 2026
Among her achievements, Estes started the podcast now known as “Fresh Takes on Tech” as a learning tool for the produce and floral community.
Posted inAssociation News, Bakery News, Dairy News, Deli News, Executive News, National
IDDBA Names Dairy Farmers Of Wisconsin’s Fanning New Board Chair
Suzanne Fanning has led a multiyear transformation of the Wisconsin Cheese brand for Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.
Posted inExecutive News, Bristol Farms, Corporate Store News, Featured News, New Seasons Market, News, West
Caldecott Named Good Food Holdings CEO, Succeeding Stern
Neil Stern said, “Adam has been a trusted partner and is exactly the right leader for what comes next.”
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Executive News, Feature, Featured News, News, Northeast
Doherty Reflects On Tenure As Longest-Serving Leader Of NJFC
Ahead of her January retirement, Linda Doherty believes the association is in a strong position.
Posted inEquipment & Technology, Executive News, Independent Store News, Northeast
Ladle Promotes Miller To EVP Of Grocery Pricing Operations
Steve Miller said the goal is to give independent grocers technology built for the way they operate.
Posted inExecutive News, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Featured News, West
Albertsons Names Interim CFO, Adds 3 Directors To Board
Interim CFO Cody Perdue takes on the role immediately; the board appointments take effect Oct. 14.
Posted inExecutive News, Center Store, Featured News, Frozen Food, Midwest, Suppliers
General Mills Names McNabb Incoming CEO; Harmening To Become Executive Chair
COO Dana McNabb will succeed current CEO Jeff Harmening; both take on their new roles Jan. 1, 2027.
Posted inExecutive News, Big Y Foods, Equipment & Technology, Independent Store News, Northeast
Big Y Names St. Clair VP Of Information Technology
Bryan St. Clair has more than 25 years of IT experience with retailers including Claire’s, Big Lots and Limited Brands.