The Kroger Co. recently announced the retirement of Joe Grieshaber, SVP and chief merchant, after more than 37 years of distinguished service. Grieshaber will be succeeded by Stuart W. Aitken, current SVP of alternative business and CEO of 84.51˚, Kroger’s data analytics subsidiary. Yael Cosset, SVP and CIO, will assume responsibility for alternative business and […]
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Post Holdings Appoints Dorothy M. Burwell To Board Of Directors
Post Holdings, Inc., a CPG holding company, recently announced Dorothy M. Burwell, partner at The Finsbury Group Limited, has been appointed to its board of directors, effective July 1, 2020. With the addition of Burwell, the board now consists of 10 members. Burwell is an accomplished strategic communications advisor to publicly traded and private global […]
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GCCA Leadership Changes To Enhance Services To Cold Chain Industry
The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) has made three key staff changes – Brian P. Lynch is joining the company and Megan Costello and Lowell Randel are receiving promotions. Lynch is joining the GCCA team as SVP of business development and member programs on July 6. He brings a 20-year track record of developing partnerships, […]
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Buehler’s Fresh Foods Names New VP Of Operations
Wooster, Ohio-based Buehler’s Fresh Foods has named Paul Stefaniuk as VP of Operations, effective July 6. He will report directly to Buehler’s President and CEO Dan Shanahan and oversee store operations and related functions. Stefaniuk brings more than 15 years of experience including store operations, mergers and acquisitions and store development. For the past five-plus years he […]
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Fox Bros. Piggly Wiggly Names Barnes As New President
Wisconsin-based Fox Bros. Piggly Wiggly has named Patrick Barnes as its new president after Patrick Fox, former president, moved to a part-time position as chairman of the board. The move was effective on Sunday, June 28. Lori Fox also left her position as VP on June 28. Barnes joined Fox Bros. as a store director […]
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Omaha Steaks Promotes Rempe, Others To Leadership Roles
In an appointment that marks a significant change for the business, Omaha, Nebraska-based Omaha Steaks promotes Nate Rempe to president and COO, announced June 29. Owners Bruce Simon, Todd Simon and Alan Simon will continue to be involved in the business, which has been run by their family for more than 103 years. “Nate’s reach and […]
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Smart & Final Promotes Drew To Chief Operating Officer
Smart & Final has promoted Scott Drew to Chief Operating Officer (COO). He has been a part of the Smart & Final team since 2010, during which he has led store operations, real estate, construction and maintenance, supply chain, and sales and merchandising. As COO, Drew will continue to report to Dave Hirz, president and CEO. […]
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Big Y Foods Appoints Theresa Jasmin As New CFO
The Big Y Foods Inc. Board of Directors has appointed Theresa A. Jasmin as CFO following the recent retirement of William T. Mahoney. Jasmin is responsible for the company’s strategic planning, finance, accounting, treasury and tax functions. As a senior member of the executive team, she reports to Charles L. D’Amour, president and CEO, along […]