The New York Association of Convenience Stores has hired Kent Sopris as the incoming president of the company. He joined the staff in February as VP. Sopris will work side by side with longtime President Jim Calvin until Calvin retires July 1, at which time Sopris will become the fourth president in NYACS’ 35-year history. “Our […]
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Publix Named No. 1 On Fortune’s Most Admired Companies
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has been named to Fortune’s annual list of the World’s Most Admired Companies, ranking No. 1 in the food and drugstores industry for the third year in a row and No. 42 on the overall list. Publix is committed to supporting the communities in which it operates. As a food retailer, the company […]
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Coborn’s Inc. Announces Cash Wise Re-Opening In Willmar, MN
Coborn’s Inc. has announced the grand re-opening of the Willmar Cash Wise Foods located at 1300 5th St. SE in Willmar, Minnesota. The store first opened to serve the Willmar community in 1979 and was the first of the 19 Cash Wise stores in Minnesota and the Dakotas. The company recently completed significant updates in […]
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Save A Lot Board Names Bergmann As CEO
The St. Louis, Missouri-based Save A Lot’s board of directors has selected Leon Bergmann as the company’s CEO. Bergmann will succeed interim CEO Craig Herkert, who will work to ensure a smooth transition in the coming weeks before Bergmann assumes the role in March. Bergmann brings more than 20 years of experience in the grocery […]
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Publix Ranked No. 4 On Inaugural Forbes Halo 100 List
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix has been named to the inaugural Forbes Halo 100 list, ranking fourth out of 100 companies and No. 1 in the grocery industry. The list recognizes companies customers say are excelling at delivering great customer experiences in a responsible way. “For more than 90 years, we’ve been passionately focused on customer value,” said […]
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Rip Van Partners With Crossmark To Fuel Convenience Store Expansion
Rip Van, a snack brand introducing convenient, better-for-you foods, has announced a new sales agency agreement with Plano, Texas-based Crossmark. Rip Van’s portfolio of healthy snacks will now be represented by Crossmark, the national sales and marketing agency, across the convenience store sector throughout the eastern and midwestern United States. The company’s sales in stores west […]
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RF Buche Purchases Al’s Oasis
R.F. Buche, CEO and president of G.F. Buche Co., has purchased Al’s Oasis in Oacoma, South Dakota, located on I-90 west of Chamberlain, on the banks of the Missouri River. G.F. Buche Co. currently operates a Buche Foods grocery store inside the Oacoma complex. “Al’s Oasis is one the most iconic destinations in the state, […]
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Wakabayashi Appointed As 7-Eleven International Co-CEO
Irving, Texas-based 7-Eleven Inc. has promoted Ken Wakabayashi to co-CEO of 7-Eleven International. Previously 7-Eleven Inc.’s SVP and head of international, Wakabayashi will now lead the 7-Eleven brand’s global growth strategy alongside co-CEO Shinji Abe from Seven-Eleven Japan. “We are thrilled to offer our congratulations to Ken Wakabayashi on this exciting new role,” said Joe DePinto, 7-Eleven Inc. president and CEO. “With this […]