Whole Foods Market has appointed Kohl’s executive Keith Manbeck EVP and CFO, effective May 17. He will succeed Glenda Flanagan, who last year announced her plans to retire. Manbeck will join a leadership team that is “implementing an accelerated plan to enhance shareholder value in a dynamic and increasingly competitive marketplace,” according to a press release […]
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Spangler Promoted To VP Of Real Estate At Food City
Food City has appointed Stephen Spangler VP of real estate, succeeding Louis Scudere, who recently retired from the company after 31 years of dedicated service. “Stephen is a seasoned professional that has excelled in his role since he joined our company several years ago. He’s developed strong relationships throughout our region and has tremendous leadership […]
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Topco Promotes Hooks To EVP
Topco Associates’ Chris Hooks, SVP of center store, fresh and supply chain, has been promoted to EVP, expanding his responsibilities to include Topco’s marketing and national brands teams in addition to center store, fresh programs and supply chain. “Over the past three years, Chris has driven Topco’s strategic business objectives with his expertise, which extends […]
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Ciraulo Elevated To SVP Of Fresh Foods At Stater Bros.
Stater Bros. Markets has promoted John Ciraulo to SVP of fresh foods, overseeing and managing the supermarket chain’s perishable departments. “John is a well-respected and valuable member of the Stater Bros. family,” said Stater Bros. President and CEO Pete Van Helden. “John’s broad knowledge of perishable foods in addition to his extensive marketing and retail experience will allow the […]
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Albertsons Cos. Appoints New Leaders For Retail Operations And Own Brands
Jewel-Osco President Mike Withers has been promoted to EVP of retail operations for Albertsons Cos. and Geoff White has been appointed to the new position of president of Albertsons Cos. Own Brands organization. Withers will lead the company’s East Region operations, while current EVP of Retail Operations Susan Morris will lead the West Region. Jim Perkins, […]
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Food City Promotes Blazer To EVP Of Pharmacy And Fuel Operations
Food City has appointed Mickey Blazer to the newly combined position of EVP of pharmacy and fuel operations. Blazer brings more than 40 years of industry knowledge and experience to the position, including six years in pharmacy management, according to the grocery chain. Blazer began his retail career shortly after graduating high school. He has […]
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Kroger Promotes Colón To Senior Director Of Diversity
The Kroger Co.’s Angel Colón has been promoted to senior director of diversity. He has been serving as the company’s director of multicultural development for merchandising since 2008. Colon succeeds Rueben Shaffer, who retired at the end of March, as Kroger’s head of diversity and also assumes the responsibilities for the company’s strong supplier diversity […]
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Hormel Foods Makes CytoSport Division Promotion
Hormel Foods has promoted Karen Wiernik, senior director of innovation and business development for its CytoSport division, to SVP of marketing for CytoSport. CytoSport is Hormel’s family of sports nutrition products; its brands include Muscle Milk, Cytomax and Monster Milk. The division is based in Walnut Creek, California. “Congratulations to Karen on her advancement,” said CytoSport […]