Ahold USA has appointed Nick Bertram as its SVP of store strategy and execution. In this role, which will be based in Carlisle, Pa., Bertram will lead the development, optimization and delivery of key operational support processes in partnership with Ahold USA’s retail divisions, as well as managing new business ventures. Bertram joins Ahold USA […]
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Chief Restructuring Officer Now Running Belle Foods
The father-and-son team that founded Belle Foods in Birmingham just more than a year ago gave up control of the bankrupt grocery chain to New York-based Carl Marks Advisory Group (CMAG) on Monday. CMAG partner, J. Jette Campbell, will be running Belle Foods. Al.com reports that U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Jack Caddell ordered the move […]
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Natural Grocers Elects Cerkovnik To Board Of Directors
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc. has elected Edward Cerkovnik to be an independent member of the board of directors. As a Class III director, Cerkovnik will hold that position until the annual meeting of stockholders in 2015. Cerkovnik is an additional, not replacement, member of the board—bringing the total number of board members to […]
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Ocean Spray Appoints Global Chief Marketing Officer
Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc., a grower-owned cooperative, has appointed Thano Chaltas to the newly created role of global chief marketing officer. Chaltas will be responsible for global brand development and will be part of the cooperative leadership team. He will report directly to Ken Romanzi, SVP and COO of Ocean Spray Brands. “As the world’s […]
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Supervalu Appoints New CFO
Supervalu Inc. has named Bruce Besanko as the company’s EVP and CFO, effective Aug. 7. Besanko joins Supervalu after serving as EVP of finance, CFO and chief administrative officer for OfficeMax. “I’m very excited to welcome Bruce to Supervalu,” said Sam Duncan, president and CEO. “Having worked with him during a successful turnaround at OfficeMax, […]
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Chobani Adds Two To Executive Lineup
Chobani Inc. has appointed David Denholm as president and COO, effective July 29, and Peter McGuinness as chief marketing and brand officer, effective July 22. The company says the addition of these two executive leaders signals a continued focus on growing the business and the momentum behind the Chobani brand, which has reached more than […]
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Shoppers President Leaves Company After Less Than A Year
Shoppers President Bob Bly has decided to leave the company to pursue new career opportunities. Supervalu, the Bowie, Md.-based chain’s parent company, made the announcement today. Bly was appointed president of Shoppers in August 2012. Prior to joining Supervalu, he was a VP for Sears Holdings Co. Bob Gleeson, VP of merchandising, and Micky Nye, VP […]
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P&G Exec Flannery Joins GMA’s Senior Leadership Team
Jim Flannery has been appointed senior executive VP of operations and industry affairs for the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA). “I am pleased that Jim Flannery is joining the GMA team,” says Pamela G. Bailey, president and CEO of GMA. “Given his life-long experience and success in the consumer packaged goods industry, and his in-depth knowledge […]