In an internal memo dated Nov. 1, Spartan Stores President and CEO Dennis Eidson named a number of VPs who will take on their roles once the merger of Spartan and Nash Finch is completed, expected by the end of the year. “These strong leaders have done a terrific job over the last months, working […]
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Former Tesco Exec Appointed President Of Giant Landover
Ahold USA has appointed Gordon Reid, a former executive with Tesco, as president of its Giant Landover division, effective Nov. 4. Reid replaces Bhavdeep Singh, EVP of operations, who has served as interim president since September. Singh continues to serve as EVP of operations for Ahold USA. Reid will manage all aspects of the division […]
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Brookshire Grocery Co. Promotes Four To VP
Brookshire Grocery Co., based in Tyler, Texas, has promoted four employees to VP. Rae Champagne is now VP-education and communications; Ginger McCullough is VP-training and change management; Dave Moss is VP-merchandising; and Ozzie Osborne is VP-facility services. Champagne, most recently director of education and communications, is a 12-year employee who assumed leadership of internal communications, […]
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Former Nestle Exec Takes Helm At Schwan
The Schwan Food Co. has named former Nestle executive Dimitrios Smyrnios as its CEO, succeeding Gregory Flack whose previously announced resignation became effective Oct. 4. “After a thorough and deliberate search process, the board of directors concluded that Dimitrios Smyrnios is the right leader to strengthen our company moving forward,” said Allan Schuman, board chairman […]
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Sunsweet Growers Names New CEO
Sunsweet Growers Inc., the nation’s leading marketer of prunes, specialty dried fruit products and fruit juices, has appointed company President Dane Lance to the additional post of CEO. Arthur Driscoll II, CEO since 2004, has retired after a distinguished tenure with Sunsweet, during which time the company achieved record-setting revenue and grower-member crop returns. “Art’s […]
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NGA Appoints New Board Members
At its fall meeting in Chicago, the National Grocers Association’s (NGA) board of directors approved appointments to fill four unexpired terms recently left vacant. New board members include: Christine Curtis, SVP and account management, C&S Wholesale Grocers At Keene, N.H.-based C&S Wholesale Grocers, Curtis is responsible for new business development, account management, independent retail services […]
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Weis Markets’ CEO Leaves Company
Weis Markets Inc. President and CEO David J. Hepfinger has left the company to pursue other interests. Company Vice Chairman Jonathan H. Weis replaces him as interim CEO. Robert F. Weis remains company chairman. “We thank Dave for his service and contributions and wish him well in his future endeavors,” said Weis. Hepfinger also has […]
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COO Thueringer To Retire After 47 Years With Coborn’s
Coborn’s Inc. today announced that its COO Bob Thueringer will retire after reaching 47 years of service on June 30, 2014. He will continue to serve on the company’s board of directors. Thueringer joined Coborn’s in 1967, bagging groceries at Coborn’s in Sauk Rapids with the original intent of working his way through college at […]