Fresh Value, a privately owned regional grocery chain based in Birmingham, Alabama, has promoted Terry Stanley to CEO. Stanley had served as chief operating officer since 2022, leading the company through strategic expansion and navigating complex industry headwinds. His promotion formalizes the leadership role he had already been executing, according to Gerry D’Alessandro, chairman and […]
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CPG Leader Faa To Helm Pladis Americas
White Plains, New York-based pladis, the company behind brands such as Godiva, Flipz and Turtles, has welcomed Jeremy Faa as managing director for its U.S. operations. Faa brings a wealth of experience to pladis Americas, including more than three decades in the food and beverage sector. A significant portion of his career was spent at […]
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For CFCU CEO Weakley, ‘Real Success’ Lies In Helping Others
Steve Weakley had his first job in the grocery industry when he was 18, just before entering college. That was at Certified Grocers, unloading boxcars. After college, roles at Albertsons and Vons followed before he was able to merge two of his loves – grocery and numbers – with a role at the credit union […]
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Allegiance Retail Services Promotes Rahman, Zambo To New EVP Roles
Allegiance Retail Services has promoted two senior associates, Samer Rahman and Donna Zambo, to the positions of EVP, effective immediately. “These promotions reflect the continued growth of our cooperative and the expanded leadership roles of both Samer and Donna,” said Joseph Fantozzi, president and COO of Iselin, New Jersey-based Allegiance Retail Services. “I am proud […]
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J.M. Smucker Co. Promotes Brase To President, COO
The J.M. Smucker Co. has promoted John Brase to the role of president and chief operating officer, effective April 30. Brase has served as the company’s COO since 2020. He joined the company with more than three decades of experience in the consumer goods industry, including significant work across brand management, business operations, manufacturing, marketing […]
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Flashfood Appoints Schenck As CEO
Flashfood has appointed Jordan Schenck as its new CEO, succeeding Nicholas Bertram, who will remain on the board of directors. Schenck has served as Flashfood’s president and chief operating officer since October 2024. This transition comes at a pivotal time in Flashfood’s growth trajectory. The company has added more than 1,000 doors and experienced 200 […]
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Associated Grocers Confirms Politz As President, CEO
Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based Associated Grocers Inc. has named David Politz as its next president and CEO. His appointment comes after a brief tenure as interim president and coincides with the company’s upcoming 75th anniversary. “The Associated Grocers Board of Directors is excited to appoint David Politz as our new president and CEO,” said Daphne Lamendola, […]
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Brookshire Grocery Co. Names New COO, CFO
Brookshire Grocery Co. has promoted Jerry LeClair to COO and hired Mandy Tomlin as EVP and CFO. LeClair will oversee retail operations, marketing, category management, merchandising, logistics and facility services. He joined the BGC executive team in 2019 as EVP – chief merchant officer and retail. LeClair began his career at Albertsons and later spent […]