The association hired Mike Ridenour to strengthen industry relations, particularly with the supplier side of the industry.
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Posted inExecutive News, Beverage News, Southeast, Suppliers
Gehring Returning To Coca-Cola As Unit President Dec. 1
Rob Gehring will become president of the North America operating unit, succeeding interim president John Murphy.
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, News, West
Pacific Trellis Fruit, Progressive Produce Name Rodolfo Spielmann President And CEO
Former NatureSweet chief Rodolfo Spielmann is the new president and CEO of Pacific Trellis Fruit and Progressive Produce, succeeding the retiring Marty Kamer.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Corporate Store News, Executive News, Midwest, News, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Health’s Lindholz To Retire After 31 Years
President since 2017, Colleen Lindholz has been credited as the architect of the company’s Food as Medicine strategy.
Posted inAssociation News, Executive News, Featured News, News, Northeast
New Jersey Food Council Selects Coca-Cola’s McGreevy As Next President, CEO
The veteran executive will succeed Linda Doherty, who is retiring in January after 33 years with the organization.
Posted inExecutive News, Featured News, Independent Store News, Stater Bros. Markets, West
Stater Bros. Promotes Austin, Subramanian To VP Roles
The new VPs will oversee store operations and IT applications, respectively.
Posted inAssociation News, Executive News, Northeast
NJFC To Honor 6 Leaders At Annual Good Government Breakfast
The grocers and legislators to be honored at the 52nd annual breakfast have stood out in their support of the New Jersey food industry.
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Association News, Executive News, National, News
Linke Joins PLMA In New VP Of Associate Relations Role
Jennifer Linke has more than 25 years of private brand and retail experience.
Posted inAssociation News, Executive News, National, News
IHA Elects 3 New Board Members, Names JURA’s Tom McMahon Chairman
The International Housewares Association elected Scrub Daddy, Select Brands and Godinger executives to its board and named JURA president Tom McMahon chairman.
Posted inExecutive News, Independent Store News, Stater Bros. Markets, West
Stater Bros. Promotes Reed To EVP, CFO
Mike Reed joined the company in 2014 as a senior director in the real estate and property management department.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Executive News, Northeast, Weis Markets
Weis Markets Promotes Godfrey To VP Of Operational Efficiency
The Weis veteran will lead store-level programs focused on financial performance, labor productivity, shrink reduction and the customer experience.
Posted inExecutive News, Corporate Store News, Marketing News, National, News
Target Names New Marketing, Guest Experience Chief
Mark Weinstein had served as Hilton’s global chief marketing officer since 2020, overseeing the Hilton Honors loyalty program as well as the hotel’s many brands.
Posted inAssociation News, Executive News, National, Snacks Brands
NCA Promotes Kissin To VP Of Marketing And Technology
Paul Kissin will handle NCA’s approach to new technologies to the benefit of member companies and the overall industry.
Posted inExecutive News, Featured News, Harps Food Stores, Independent Store News, Southwest
Harps CEO Eskew To Retire; Van Hoose Named Successor
Eskew will step down after nearly 50 years at Harps, while Van Hoose returns a member of the founding family to the company’s top role.
Posted inMerchandising News, Executive News, Foodtown, News, Northeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Allegiance Retail Services Brings Back Conese To Lead Merchandising
He will provide strategic direction in several areas, as well as overall value for the co-op’s independent retail members.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, Executive News, Featured News, West
Albertsons Names Whitman To New Executive Chair Role
Beyond leading the board, Meg Whitman will serve as an operations and strategic advisor to CEO Susan Morris and her senior team.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Featured News, Midwest, News
Buehler’s Fresh Foods Names New CFO, Director Of Ops
Dave Bushland and David Hilderhoff both take on their new roles effective Monday, Sept. 14.
Posted inEquipment & Technology, Association News, Executive News, News, West
Simbe Names Molina VP Of Client Success; 2 Execs Join FMI Groups
Claudia Molina’s responsibilities include guiding executive customer relationships as retailers expand physical AI to more locations.
Posted inCenter Store, Executive News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, News, Northeast, Suppliers
Sea Tales Names Welch VP Of Business Development, Sales
Lara Welch will lead U.S. sales strategy, retailer relationships and commercial growth for the NY-based canned seafood company.
Posted inExecutive News, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Midwest, News, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Adding Another Former Walmart Exec As Store Ops Chief
Mark Ibbotson held senior leadership roles at Walmart and its former U.K. subsidiary Asda, building a reputation for innovation.