Dean Foods Co. has named Ralph Scozzafava to EVP and COO, effective Oct. 1. He will continue to report directly to CEO Gregg Tanner. In his new role, Scozzafava will continue to oversee the commercial functions of sales, marketing and R&D along with the addition of operations and procurement and logistics. “I’ve really enjoyed the […]
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Kroger Names Group VP Of Corporate Affairs
The Kroger Co. on Tuesday appointed Jessica C. Adelman group VP of corporate affairs, effective Nov. 1. She will take over for Lynn Marmer, who recently announced her retirement. “Jessica brings a wealth of public affairs leadership experience and deep knowledge of the food supply chain,” said Rodney McMullen, Kroger’s chairman and CEO. “We look […]
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David Smith To Succeed Jerry Garland At AWG
Associated Wholesale Grocers’ (AWG) EVP of operations, David Smith, will succeed Jerry Garland as president and CEO in January. The Kansas City, Kansas-based wholesaler made the announcement Thursday. Smith began his career in the food industry as an independent store owner and has worked in various assignments at the wholesale level. He joined AWG in […]
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Target Creates COO Role For Mulligan, Names CFO
Target Corp. on Monday promoted John Mulligan to the newly created role of EVP and COO, effective Sept. 1. Mulligan will assume oversight of stores, supply chain and properties. Joining Target as EVP and CFO will be Cathy Smith, a seasoned retail business leader. Both Mulligan and Smith will report to Target Chairman and CEO […]
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Food City Promotes Glei To EVP Of Merchandising/Marketing
Food City has promoted Dan Glei to EVP of merchandising/marketing. Glei previously was VP of center store operations for the Virginia-based supermarket chain. That role has been filled by Ross Purdy. Glei brings more than 25 years of industry experience to his new position. “Dan has done a great job with our center store, leveraging his […]
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SEG Shakes Up Leadership Teams, Focuses In On Harveys Banner And S. Fla. Market
Southeastern Grocers (SEG), parent company of the Harveys, Winn-Dixie and Bi-Lo banners, is laying off some of its executives as it makes new leadership appointments to its store operations and merchandise teams. “As we are all aware, the supermarket business continues to intensify as our competition grows and we work hard not only to defend […]
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Martindale Assumes Newly Created Position Of CEO Of Rite Aid Stores
Rite Aid Corp.’s president and COO, Ken Martindale, has been promoted to the newly created position of CEO of Rite Aid stores. Martindale, 55, will continue to report to John Standley, Rite Aid Corp.’s chairman and CEO, and will retain his role as president of Rite Aid Corp. “Ken is a proven leader who, since […]
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Kroger’s First Female Corporate Officer To Retire Next Year
The Kroger Co.’s group VP for corporate affairs, Lynn Marmer, plans to retire in early 2016 after 18 years with the company. She joined Kroger in 1997 as a senior attorney in the legal department. When appointed to her current position in 1998, she became Kroger’s first female corporate officer. “Lynn has always appreciated the […]