Posted inIndependent Store News, Balls Foods, Midwest

Hen House To Build Flagship Store In Prairie Village, KS

Hen House is developing a flagship store in the former Macy’s building at 7070 Mission Road in Prairie Village, Kansas, that will replace a nearby location. The project commenced Jan. 14 with a ceremonial “wall-breaking,” marking the beginning of construction on the historic 75-year-old site. The redevelopment is a collaboration with First Washington Realty, which […]

Posted inExecutive News, Corporate Store News, Southeast

The Fresh Market Taps Johnson As New President, CEO

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 […]

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, […]