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URM Continues Upgrading Operations, Adding New Members

Ray Sprinkle, president and CEO of URM in Spokane, Washington, sat down in mid-November with Shelby Publishing’s president and publisher, Ron Johnston, at Sprinkle’s office in Spokane. URM Stores Inc., formerly called United Retail Merchants, began in 1921 when five retailers banded together to form a corporation. Today, URM comprises many more retailers than that, […]

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Edwards Food Giant Promotes Heathscott, Adds Special Projects Manager

Cathy Heathscott has been promoted to deli-bakery supervisor for Edwards Food Giant stores in Arkansas. In addition, Steve Edwards Jr. has joined the family owned company as special projects manager.  Heathscott started her career with the Edwards family of stores in 2011 as a deli team member and soon was promoted to deli-bakery manager for […]

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Kincannon & Reed Chair Gregory Duerksen Dies Unexpectedly

Kincannon & Reed Chairman Gregory J. Duerksen died unexpectedly in Richmond, Virginia, on Thursday, Jan. 31.  Mr. Duerksen joined the executive search firm in 2001 and became chairman and CEO in 2007.  “Greg’s contribution to the firm cannot be overstated,” said Kincannon & Reed President and CEO Issy Perez. “He always reminded us to stay […]

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Krasdale Chief Merchandising Officer Takes On Expanded Role

Dennis Hickey, chief merchandising officer of Krasdale Foods, now is running day-to-day operations in Florida, managing merchandising for both the area’s Bravo stores and Krasdale’s Beta II marketing office, located in Miami, Florida. Hickey, who joined the company seven years ago, adds the Florida operation to his ongoing responsibilities, which include managing procurement and merchandising for all of Krasdale’s […]

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Godshall’s Quality Meats Announces New President

Telford, Pennsylvania-based Godshall’s Quality Meats has promoted Ron Godshall to company president. Godshall currently holds the position of COO and will continue those duties in addition to serving in the new role. “Ron joined the company in 1984 as a part-time employee and I doubt there’s a job here he hasn’t done” said Mark Godshall, […]

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Food Marketing Institute Elects New Directors To Its Board

The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) introduced new directors to its board during its annual meeting at the FMI Midwinter Executive Conference in Miami this week. FMI Board Chairman Joe Sheridan, president and COO of Wakefern Food Corp, announced the following appointments: Incoming directors John Alston, Brookshire Bros. Inc. John Derderian, Allegiance Retail Services LLC Nick Graham, Heartland […]

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Recommended: Peter Magowan, Key Leader Of SF Giants And Safeway, Dies

Peter A. Magowan, the charismatic Safeway supermarket magnate and San Francisco Giants owner and executive who fought off relocation of the team and spearheaded construction of their waterfront ballpark, died Sunday afternoon at his home in Pacific Heights. Magowan had been ill for several years, undergoing surgeries for prostate and liver cancer, and had recently […]