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Ohio Grocers Association’s Mullins Leaves Legacy Of Fighting The Impossible

Kristin Mullins started at the Ohio Grocers Association on April 4, 1990, as a receptionist. She is leaving as its president and CEO – and, by her own account, she’s ready. “A 36-year run – I think I’m ready for something, quite frankly, a little less demanding, a little less stressful,” she said with a […]

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Walmart Appoints Cox As Chief Legal Officer

Walmart Inc. has appointed Erin Nealy Cox as EVP of global governance, chief legal officer and corporate secretary. She will assume the role on April 13. Cox joins from Kirkland & Ellis LLP, where she served as a partner in the Government, Regulatory & Internal Investigations Practice Group since 2021. She previously served as the […]

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AWG Taps Former Kroger Division Leader As COO

Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) has appointed Joe Kelley as COO, effective May 4. Kelley will oversee merchandising, procurement, distribution, sales, marketing and division support center operations across AWG’s 33-state footprint. Kelley joins from Kroger, where he most recently served as SVP of retail divisions, leading 11 divisions across the central and western United States. His […]

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Hiland Dairy Names Leibacher General Manager Of Dallas Operation

Hiland Dairy Foods Co. has promoted Mike Leibacher to general manager of its Dallas-Fort Worth operation, effective March 1. He replaces Ray Gibson, who retired after a 43-year career in the dairy industry. Gibson spent decades serving the Dallas-Fort Worth market. He began in 1982 as a route salesman with Borden Dairy, rose through a […]

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Grocery Outlet Appoints Allen, Thornton To Board Of Directors

Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. has appointed Frances Allen and Felicia Thornton as independent directors, effective April 1. Follow a national search, the appointments add significant grocery, restaurant and retail operating experience to the extreme value retailer’s board. “Frances and Felicia bring strong grocery and retail operational experience and significant strategic insight to our board,” said Eric […]

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PFMA Adds C&S Wholesale Grocers Exec. Sgro To Board Of Directors

The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) has appointed Joy Sgro, VP and general manager at C&S Wholesale Grocers, to its board of directors. Sgro brings more than 40 years of experience in food and beverage wholesale distribution, merchandising and independent grocer support. “I am extremely honored to join the PFMA Board of Directors,” Sgro said. […]