Rite Aid Corp. has appointed Kermit Crawford, former EVP and president of pharmacy health and wellness for Walgreens, as president and COO, effective Oct. 5. “Kermit is a highly experienced retail pharmacy industry executive with exceptional leadership capabilities,” said John Standley, chairman and CEO of Rite Aid, based in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. “This is an especially […]
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Bruhn To Join Pabst As Chief Marketing Officer
Pabst Brewing Co. (PBC), an independent brewer, has named Matt Bruhn to the role of chief marketing officer (CMO), effective Oct. 2. In this role, he will oversee marketing for the entire PBC portfolio, including heritage, imports, craft and other categories. Bruhn will take over the responsibilities of Dan McHugh, PBC’s previous CMO for the […]
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Kroger Atlanta Division Director Promoted To Smith’s Merchandising VP
Kroger has promoted Deana Collins to VP of merchandising for the grocer’s Smith’s division. Collins most recently served as director of regional operations in Kroger’s Atlanta division. At Smith’s, she will oversee merchandising efforts the division’s 138 stores in seven western states. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, Smith’s employs 18,000 associates. “Throughout the years, Deana […]
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Former Coca-Cola Leader Cahillane Named Kellogg CEO As Bryant Retires
Kellogg CEO John A. Bryant is retiring. Steven A. Cahillane has been elected CEO of the company, effective Oct. 2. Cahillane has served as president and CEO of The Nature’s Bounty, a health and wellness business, since 2014. Cahillane also will join the company’s board of directors. Bryant will continue as executive chairman of the […]
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James Sumas To Step Down As Chairman/CEO Of Village Super Market
James Sumas has notified the board of directors of Village Super Market of his decision to step down as CEO and chairman of the board of effective Dec. 15. He also will not stand for re-election to the board at the 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders that takes place Dec. 15. The board of Village […]
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Utz Quality Foods Reveals New Leadership Team Members
Utz Quality Foods added three executives to its senior team in April, the company announced Sept. 25. They are: Tom Flocco, president and COO; Mark Schreiber, EVP and chief customer officer; and Jay Thompson, EVP and CFO. Flocco has more than 30 years of CPG experience, most recently serving as operating partner, chairman and CEO with […]
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Griffin Succeeds Chesnut As Chairman Of Laurel Grocery Co.
At the Laurel Grocery Co. board meeting on Aug. 29, Bruce Chesnut announced his planned retirement from his role as chairman of the board of the London, Kentucky-based grocery company. Chesnut has served as chairman for more than 25 years and will remain as a member of the board. He will celebrate his 50th year […]
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Michigan Grocers, Retailers Associations To Join Forces On Jan. 1
The Michigan Grocers Association (MGA) and the Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) are combining operations effective Jan. 1, 2018. Michigan Grocers will become a division of the Michigan Retailers Association. With the change, MGA President and CEO Linda M. Gobler, who has been an advocate for the retail food industry for 32 years, will retire but […]