During its annual stockholders’ meeting April 14, Joe DiBenedetto, retired Atlanta Division VP, was elected to Publix Super Markets’ board of directors. “We are pleased to have Joe rejoin the Publix family in a different capacity,” said Publix Chairman of the Board Ed Crenshaw. “His more than 44 years of Publix experience, including being instrumental […]
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Sprouts Farmers Market Names Phipps New Chief Marketing Officer
Phoenix, Arizona-based Sprouts Farmers Market, has named Gilliam Phipps as SVP, chief marketing officer, effective April 14. Phipps reports directly to Sprouts CEO Jack Sinclair and oversees Sprouts’ marketing, advertising, customer engagement and private label teams. “We’re extremely pleased to welcome Gil to the Sprouts team,” said Sinclair. “The experience Gil brings will be instrumental […]
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WEST: People To Watch: Dana Shemirani and Rachel Shemirani, Barons Market
The Shelby Report and The Grocery Group have partnered on this series, entitled People to Watch, to focus on current and future leadership in the grocery industry. In this installment, The Grocery Group Founder and CEO Cindy Sorensen interviews Dana Shemirani, VP-purchasing, and Rachel Shemirani, SVP, of Barons Market in Southern California. Tell me […]
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Fresh Del Monte Produce Appoints Elana Gold As CMO
Coral Gables, Florida-based Fresh Del Monte Produce has named Elana Gold as VP and chief marketing officer (CMO). In this role, Gold will lead Fresh Del Monte’s global marketing functions, executing global, regional and local marketing strategies aimed at delivering long-term and sustainable business growth for the iconic brand. She will report to Fresh Del […]
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IGA Family Mourns Loss Of Chairman Emeritus Dr. Tom Haggai
IGA Chairman Emeritus Dr. Thomas S. Haggai died March 26, 2020, from natural causes after a short decline. Dr. Haggai, who first became involved with IGA as a board member in 1972, spent more than 40 years in service to IGA in a variety of roles, including non-executive chairman and later chairman and CEO. He […]
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Pera Retiring As CEO Of Armanino Foods Of Distinction
Edmond J. Pera, president and CEO of Armanino Foods of Distinction in Hayward, California, is retiring in March. He will stay on as an executive advisor for a transitional period until Sept. 15, and will remain on the board of directors for the foreseeable future. Pera, who will turn 80 this year, has served as […]
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The Reese Group CEO And President Darrell Reese Dies At 62
Darrell Reese, 62, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, died Thursday, March 19, 2020, with his family at his side. He was born Sept. 20, 1957, and was a 1979 graduate of the University of Tennessee. Mr. Reese had a unique enthusiasm for life and was deeply passionate about his grandchildren, horse racing, Tennessee football and Halloween. He […]
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Walmart, Sam’s Club Helping Small Business Partners During Crisis
Walmart U.S. President and CEO John Furner and Sam’s Club President and CEO Kath McLay issued a joint statement March 25 on how they are supporting their small business partners during the coronavirus pandemic. They stated Walmart and Sam’s Club serve thousands of American communities hand-in-hand with other businesses—“businesses that employ many of our customers, […]