Ahold Delhaize USA has promoted two of its executives to new roles within the company. Keith Nicks has been named chief commercial and digital officer, while Sanja Krajnovic has been elevated to chief supply chain officer. Keith Nicks In his new and expanded role, Nicks leads commercial capabilities for the U.S. businesses, including private brands, […]
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Posted inExecutive News, Associated Food Stores, News, West, Wholesaler/Distributor News
AFS Shares Executive Promotions As White Prepares For New URM Role
Following the news that EVP and COO Roger White will be leaving the company in June to become the next CEO of URM Stores Inc., Salt Lake City-based Associated Food Stores (AFS) has announced the promotions of three executives. The appointments, which will take effect following White’s departure, include: Glen Keysaw will become EVP of […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, News, West
Heritage Grocers Group Appoints Ingraffia As Chief Transformation Officer
Frank Ingraffia, CEO of Tony’s Fresh Market chain, has added Heritage Grocers Group’s chief transformation officer role to his duties and will work among the company’s offices in Chicago, Dallas and Ontario, California. He will report to Heritage Grocers Group Chairman and CEO Suzy Monford. Heritage’s transformation office was created in December as the company […]
Posted inExecutive News, U.R.M. Stores, West
URM Stores Names White As President, CEO
After what it described as a thorough search, URM Stores has named Roger F. White as its next CEO and president, effective June 1. A Pacific Northwest native with more than 30 years of industry experience, White will succeed Ray Sprinkle, who is retiring this summer. “Roger not only brings a wealth of experience and strategic […]
Posted inExecutive News, Midwest, SpartanNash, Wholesaler/Distributor News
SpartanNash Names Mahabir As VP, Retail Operations
SpartanNash has named Jay Mahabir VP of retail operations, effective immediately, overseeing retail operations at about 200 SpartanNash-operated stores in 10 states. Mahabir will be focused on leading an excellent in-store and online experience for employees and shoppers. “We will continue to enhance our shopping experience by focusing on freshness, value and convenience, and Jay […]
Posted inExecutive News, Northeast, Specialty, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Baldor Specialty Foods Appoints McInerney President
New York-based Baldor Specialty Foods, a distributor of premium fresh produce and specialty foods in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, has appointed industry veteran David McInerney as its incoming president. McInerney, former CEO and co-founder of FreshDirect, brings more than 30 years of experience in food retailing, operations and supply chain innovation to Baldor. His addition comes […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Executive News, News, Northeast
Utz Brands Appoints Kelley, Stuart To New EVP Roles
Utz Brands Inc. has named William (Bill) J. Kelley Jr. and Jeremy Stuart to EVP roles within its snacks company. William J. Kelley Jr. Utz has appointed Kelley as EVP, CFO and principal accounting officer, succeeding Ajay Kataria on May 1. He most recently served as global CFO at Tropicana Brands Group Inc. Prior to […]
Posted inExecutive News, Midwest, News, The Kroger Co., West
Kroger Appointments Include New Presidents At 3 Divisions
Kroger Co. has announced leadership appointments involving four of its divisions in the West and Midwest. Joe Kelley, formerly president of the Colorado-based King Soopers & City Markets division, has become SVP of retail divisions. Kelley succeeds Kenny Kimball, who returns to the Utah-based Smith’s division as president. Chris Albi, group VP of operations at […]