The Kroger Co. has announced the retirement of Jay C and Ruler division President Paul Bowen after 46 years of service, effective June 21. His successor will be named at a later date. Bowen began his career with Jay C in 1971 as a produce department manager before taking a military leave of absence to serve […]
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Winners Selected For H-E-B Primo Picks Video Showdown
Who says giving away free cookies can’t be a lucrative endeavor? For an inventive video by a San Antonio man, the idea earned him $25,000 and a spot in a H-E-B commercial. For months, creative Texans took their shots at producing videos about their favorite H-E-B Primo Picks products as part of the H-E-B Primo […]
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Food City Appoints EVP Of Store Ops For Knoxville Division
Food City has named Ron Tacker EVP of store operations for its Knoxville division. A career grocer, Tacker brings more than 42 years of retail experience in a broad range of fields to this position. “I am confident that Ron will be a valuable asset to our company, as well as an active member of […]
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Whole Foods Market Brings In Kohl’s Exec As New CFO, Shakes Up Board
Whole Foods Market has appointed Kohl’s executive Keith Manbeck EVP and CFO, effective May 17. He will succeed Glenda Flanagan, who last year announced her plans to retire. Manbeck will join a leadership team that is “implementing an accelerated plan to enhance shareholder value in a dynamic and increasingly competitive marketplace,” according to a press release […]
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Sprouts Marks 40th Consecutive Quarter Of Positive Same-Store Sales
Sprouts Farmers Market has reported results for the 13-week first quarter ended April 2, marking its 40th consecutive quarter of positive same-store sales. The company also said its new stores are performing well. The Phoenix, Arizona-based supermarket chain’s net sales for the quarter was $1.1 billion, a 14 percent increase from the same period in […]
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Target To Test Next-Day Delivery Service In Minneapolis Area
Target plans to roll out a next-day delivery pilot in the Minneapolis area this summer. The program, called Target Restock, will allow shoppers to order household essentials—such as laundry detergent, paper towels, granola bars and coffee—and have them delivered the following day. Select team members at Target headquarters are now testing Target Restock, the company […]
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Spangler Promoted To VP Of Real Estate At Food City
Food City has appointed Stephen Spangler VP of real estate, succeeding Louis Scudere, who recently retired from the company after 31 years of dedicated service. “Stephen is a seasoned professional that has excelled in his role since he joined our company several years ago. He’s developed strong relationships throughout our region and has tremendous leadership […]
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Ingles Reports Results For Second Quarter, First Half Of Fiscal 2017
Ingles Markets has reported sales and net income for the three and six months ended March 25. Net sales totaled $946.2 million and net income totaled $9.2 million for the second quarter ended March 25, 2017, compared with $924.3 million and $14.4 million, respectively, for the second quarter of fiscal year 2016. Net sales totaled […]