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Acosta Appoints Sharon Hart As Chief Information Officer

Jacksonville, Florida-based Acosta, a full-service sales and marketing agency in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, has appointed Sharon Hart as chief information officer, effective March 23. Hart has more than 20 years of experience and is an established transformational leader in both the CPG and retail industries. She is expected to deliver omnichannel technology and […]

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Stavis Seafoods Names Industry Veteran Lancaster VP Of Sales

Stavis Seafoods, a Boston-based multinational fishing company and seafood manufacturer, named David Lancaster VP of sales, joining the company’s executive leadership team. Lancaster has more than 30 years of experience in sales, management and the seafood industry. In his new role, he will be responsible for the overall management of the sales team and the […]

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Dollar General Appoints Sandler To Board Of Directors

Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based Dollar General Corp. has appointed Debra A. Sandler to its board of directors effective April 1. “On behalf of Dollar General and its board of directors, I am excited to welcome Debra to our team,” said Michael Calbert, Dollar General’s chairman of the board and chairman of the nominating and governance committee. “We […]

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Former Cargill Chairman and CEO Whitney MacMillan Dies At 90

Whitney MacMillan, former chairman and CEO of Cargill and noted patron of education and philanthropy, died March 11, 2020, in Vero Beach, Florida. He was 90.  Over his 44-year career with the company, Mr. MacMillan led Cargill to a remarkable era of growth and diversification that continues today. He guided a major transformation in the […]

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NGA Promotes Jones To SVP Of Government Relations And Counsel

The National Grocers Association (NGA) has promoted Christopher Jones from VP to SVP of government relations and counsel. “Chris and his team are tremendous advocates for NGA’s members before Congress and federal agencies. Under Chris’ leadership, NGA’s advocacy efforts achieved many important wins for NGA’s members, while NGA’s Grocers PAC saw record contributions last year, […]

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CDA Inducts Keith Canning Of Sawyer Island Consulting Into Hall Of Fame

Keith Canning, CEO and founder of Sawyer Island Consulting in Portland, Maine, was inducted into the Convenience Distribution Association’s Hall of Fame Feb. 25 at the Convenience Distribution Marketplace in San Antonio. CDA’s Hall of Fame award is presented to the industry’s most valued participants—those whose careers are highlighted by continual accomplishments on the industry’s […]

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SpartanNash Promotes Swanson To EVP, GM Of Corporate Retail

SpartanNash has promoted Thomas E. Swanson to EVP and GM of corporate retail. Swanson was named SVP and GM of corporate retail in October 2018, responsible for leading the corporate retail business unit for all corporate retail banners and Quick Stop fuel and convenience centers. His energy and passion for retail have been instrumental in […]

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Del Sol Foods Appoints McKeown, Van Dorf To Leadership Team

U.S.-based condiments brand Briannas, owned by Del Sol Foods in Brenham, Texas, has named Jay McKeown as director of finance and technology and Jenny Van Dorf as director of brand marketing. McKeown brings more than 25 years of financial experience to Del Sol. After beginning his career in commercial banking with NationsBank N.A., McKeown has […]