The Fresh Market Board of Directors has appointed Brian Johnson as president and CEO, effective Feb. 3, replacing Jason Potter, who is leaving to become president and CEO of California-based Grocery Outlet. Related: Grocery Outlet Names Potter As President, CEO Johnson has served as chief operating officer (COO) at the Greensboro, North Carolina-based retailer since […]
Category: Store News
Posted inIndependent Store News, West
Mollie Stone’s Markets Introduces Rewards Program
Mollie Stone’s Markets has launched a new loyalty program, Mollie’s Rewards, to provide customers with exclusive perks and benefits. Free to join, Mollie’s Rewards offers customers up to 3 percent back in rewards dollars based on monthly purchases (calculation resets each month). Rewards are issued as paper store certificates twice a year, in January and […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Executive News, West
Grocery Outlet Names Potter As President, CEO
Emeryville, California-based Grocery Outlet has appointed Jason Potter as its president and CEO, effective Feb. 3. He also will join the company’s board of directors. Potter succeeds Eric J. Lindberg Jr., who has served as interim president and CEO since October. Lindberg also serves as chairman of the board and will continue in that capacity […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Corporate Store News, National, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Topco Appoints Lagasse As EVP, COO
Topco Associates LLC has appointed Manard Lagasse as the organization’s EVP and chief operating officer. Lagasse will assume overall responsibility for several of Topco’s programs, including center store, fresh and the indirect spend programs. In addition, he will oversee Topco’s member development, commodities, supply chain and quality assurance areas. “Manard brings a wealth of experience to our […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Northeast, Weis Markets
Weis Markets Promotes Gleeson To COO
Weis Markets has promoted Bob Gleeson to chief operating officer of the company, where he will oversee its merchandising, marketing, advertising, store operations, information technology, asset protection and pharmacy departments. He also will have oversight of the supply chain departments, including distribution, transportation and manufacturing. He will continue to report to Jonathan H. Weis, chairman, […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, BJ's Wholesale Club, Southeast
BJ’s Wholesale Club To Open First Kentucky Store
BJ’s Wholesale Club is preparing to open its first store in Kentucky on Jan. 31 at 4807 Outer Loop, Louisville. The store, which will also mark the retailer’s 250th location in the U.S., will have a BJ’s Gas location. “Our growth is the result of delivering unbeatable value and convenience to families for more than […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Hy-Vee, Midwest
Hy-Vee Revives Market Grille Restaurants With New Food Offerings
Hy-Vee Inc. is transitioning all of its in-store restaurants to Hy-Vee Market Grille locations, with new menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Beginning Feb. 4, all Hy-Vee restaurants will feature the new breakfast offerings. The new menus for lunch and dinner will roll out throughout February. The transition will happen in phases, after which Hy-Vee […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Dierberg’s, Midwest
Dierbergs Markets Expands Delivery Options With Uber Eats
Missouri-based Dierbergs Markets has begun a new partnership with Uber Eats, further expanding its delivery options. The collaboration makes Dierbergs’ groceries, pantry staples and ready-to-eat meals available through the Uber Eats platform. In addition to partnerships with DoorDash and Shipt, customers can browse a wide selection of Dierbergs’ offerings through the Uber Eats app or […]