Tyson Foods Inc. has promoted Devin Cole and Brady Stewart as part of its development and succession planning process. The company said Cole’s and Stewart’s leadership has been instrumental in helping fortify its foundation, build brands and grow globally, strategic pillars they will continue to focus on in their new roles. Cole has been named […]
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Posted inExecutive News, Albertsons, West
Albertsons Cos. Adds Bruno To Board Of Directors
Effective Feb. 21, Albertsons Cos. has named Frank Bruno to its board of directors, following the resignation of Steve Feinberg. The board accepted Feinberg’s resignation Feb. 21 in connection with his nomination for U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense. Bruno is the co-CEO of Cerberus, which is an investment adviser registered with the Securities and Exchange […]
Posted inExecutive News, Center Store, Merchandising News, West
Heritage Grocers Group Names Cates As VP, Center Store
Heritage Grocers Group has named Kim Cates as VP of center store. Reporting directly to CMO Eric Stover, Cates will oversee center store merchandising initiatives for Heritage Grocers Group. “Kim brings extensive wholesale and grocery industry experience to her new role,” Stover said. “She will play a vital role in advancing the company’s center store […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, West
Heritage Grocers Group Appoints Holt As CFO
Heritage Grocers Group has appointed Matthew Holt as CFO. Reporting to Chairman and CEO Suzy Monford, Holt will oversee the financial and accounting initiatives for all Heritage banner companies which include Cardenas Markets, Tony’s Fresh Market and El Rancho Supermercado. Holt succeeds Darren Karst, who assumed the role of CFO in April 2023 and retired […]
Posted inExecutive News, Midwest, The Kroger Co.
The Kroger Co. Appoints Kennerley As SVP, CFO
David Kennerley has been named SVP and CFO for The Kroger Co., effective April 3. Kennerly, who currently serves as SVP and CFO for PepsiCo Europe, will succeed interim CFO Todd Foley. Kennerley will join the company as SVP on March 10, while Foley continues as interim CFO through the end of Kroger’s fiscal year […]
Posted inExecutive News, Dollar General, Southeast
Dollar General Promotes Deckard, Herrmann To EVP Roles
Dollar General Corp. has promoted Steve Deckard as EVP of strategy and development and Tracey Herrmann as EVP of store operations. Both of the roles were effective Feb. 1. Deckard’s new position will focus on the expansion of Dollar General’s national footprint, corporate wide process improvement and leadership of its strategic initiatives. In his most […]
Posted inExecutive News, Hy-Vee, Marketing News, Midwest
Mazza Promoted At Hy-Vee, Will Oversee RedMedia
Kathryn Mazza has been promoted to SVP and CMO for Hy-Vee and president of RedMedia, the grocer’s retail media network. Mazza, who joined Hy-Vee last February and previously served as SVP of RedMedia, will oversee the continued growth and development of the RMN, which was launched in 2023. In its first months of operation, RedMedia […]
Posted inExecutive News, Association News, National
NGA Foundation Seeking ELDP Nominations
The National Grocers Association (NGA) Foundation is accepting nominations for grocery industry leaders to participate in its Executive Leadership Development Program (ELDP), which is set for June 1-5 at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. Sponsored by PepsiCo, the ELDP is reserved for employees of retailer and wholesaler members of NGA. Participants should be mid- […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Raley's
The Raley’s Cos. Taps Gianetto As President Of Raley’s, Promotes Slatter To VP
The Raley’s Companies has named Paul Gianetto president of Raley’s Operating Division, overseeing the retailer’s 119 stores across California and Nevada, as well as its Natomas Distribution operations. Gianetto brings knowledge and leadership to the position, with extensive experience and a track record in the grocery industry. In his new role, Gianetto will continue to […]
Posted inWoman Executive of the Year, Executive News, West
Pierce Leans On Southern Roots, Strong Work Ethic
Though Subriana Pierce has resided in Southern California for nearly 15 years now, “I am a Deep South girl,” she says. Pierce was born in the South Georgia town of Moultrie. Moves to Mobile, Alabama, and then Jackson, Mississippi, followed. The daughter of a high school vocational teacher/auto mechanic and a nurse, Pierce and her […]
Posted inBeverage News, Executive News, Southwest
Farmer Brothers Names Miller VP Of Sales
Brian Miller, who has more than 25 years of experience leading teams in the consumer product industry, has been appointed VP of sales at Fort Worth, Texas-based Farmer Bros. Coffee Co. Tom Bauer, who previously served as VP and chief commercial officer, will become VP and chief field operations officer, leading the company’s DSD, logistics, […]
Posted inExecutive News, Corporate Store News, Southeast
The Fresh Market Taps Johnson As New President, CEO
The Fresh Market Board of Directors has appointed Brian Johnson as president and CEO, effective Feb. 3, replacing Jason Potter, who is leaving to become president and CEO of California-based Grocery Outlet. Related: Grocery Outlet Names Potter As President, CEO Johnson has served as chief operating officer (COO) at the Greensboro, North Carolina-based retailer since […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Executive News, West
Grocery Outlet Names Potter As President, CEO
Emeryville, California-based Grocery Outlet has appointed Jason Potter as its president and CEO, effective Feb. 3. He also will join the company’s board of directors. Potter succeeds Eric J. Lindberg Jr., who has served as interim president and CEO since October. Lindberg also serves as chairman of the board and will continue in that capacity […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Northeast, Weis Markets
Weis Markets Promotes Gleeson To COO
Weis Markets has promoted Bob Gleeson to chief operating officer of the company, where he will oversee its merchandising, marketing, advertising, store operations, information technology, asset protection and pharmacy departments. He also will have oversight of the supply chain departments, including distribution, transportation and manufacturing. He will continue to report to Jonathan H. Weis, chairman, […]
Posted inFood Industry Hall of Fame, Executive News, West, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Sprinkle Hailed For Visionary Leadership, Strong Commitment To Mentorship
When he was 14, Ray Sprinkle was hired to sort soda bottles in the back of the grocery store his father ran in Kansas. Sprinkle didn’t know it at the time, but he would go on to spend the bulk of his 50-plus-year professional career – and make a name for himself – in that […]
Posted inExecutive News, New Seasons Market, West
New Seasons Market Makes Leadership Change After CEO Exits
Portland, Oregon-based New Seasons Market has shared that CEO Nancy Lebold has departed, with company veteran Dave Kauder stepping into a new leadership role. A longtime member of the company’s executive leadership team, Kauder will serve as SVP of retail, where he’ll support the grocer’s core business goals while driving customer experience, staff engagement and […]
Posted inExecutive News, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets
Tops Appoints McCaffrey To SVP, Operations
Tops Friendly Markets has appointed John McCaffrey, a 44-year grocery industry veteran, to the role of SVP of operations. McCaffrey, who will begin his new role in February, succeeds Mike Patti, who is retiring after 52 years with Tops. As SVP, McCaffrey will oversee operations for Tops’ 152 stores, including one franchise location, and 58 fuel […]
Posted inExecutive News, National, Snacks Brands
The Hershey Co. President, CEO Shares Retirement Plans
Michele Buck, chairman of The Hershey Co. Board of Directors, president and CEO, has informed the company of her intention to retire, effective June 30, 2026. Buck will retain her roles until her successor is appointed, at which time she plans to resign from the board and transition to a senior advisor role until retirement. […]
Posted inExecutive News, National, Wholesaler/Distributor News
ROFDA President, CEO Pedersen Stepping Down
Jeff Pedersen, president and CEO of Retailer Owned Food Distributors & Associates (ROFDA), plans to step down after the organization’s spring conference to pursue a new opportunity. ROFDA praised Pedersen, who was appointed to the position in February 2022, for his impact and bringing visionary leadership, fostering strategic partnerships and championing collaboration across the grocery […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Executive News, Piggly Wiggly, Southeast
Piggly Wiggly Alabama President To Retire, Successor Named
Piggly Wiggly Alabama Distributing Co. President and CEO Jerry McCann is retiring and will be succeeded this month by grocery industry veteran Christopher Brown. McCann has served the Bessemer, Alabama-based wholesaler for more than 36 years in many capacities, including the last three-and-a-half years as president. According to the PWADC Board of Directors, Brown brings […]