Food City recently announced two key leadership moves, naming Joe Greene EVP of operations for its Knoxville, Tennessee, division and expanding Bucky Slagle’s role to VP of foodservice, Starbucks, produce and floral operations. The moves bring more than 80 years of combined industry experience to expanded leadership positions across the 163-store grocery chain. Greene returns […]
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Ahold Delhaize USA Names Cook SVP Of Own Brands
Ahold Delhaize USA has appointed Abby Cook as SVP, Own Brands In the role, Cook will lead the company’s Own Brands portfolio, overseeing strategy, innovation and execution to drive growth and differentiation across the U.S. businesses. She will report to Chief Commercial and Digital Officer Keith Nicks. Growing Together component Own Brands are a critical […]
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AWG Recognizes Top Performers At 2026 Innovation Showcase
Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG) has named the winners of several Excellence Awards as part of its 2026 AWG Innovation Showcase and annual Shareholders Meeting. Top Excellence Awards recipients were Lou Fox Community Service Award winner the Blevins family of Jumbo Foods and Store Manager of the Year Award winner John Longest of Pruett’s Food. […]
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NGA Promotes Johnson, Strange To Senior Leadership Roles
The National Grocers Association (NGA) has promoted Stephanie Johnson and Laura Strange to new senior leadership roles, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to advancing its advocacy, communications and government affairs strategy. Johnson has been named SVP, head of government affairs, while Strange has been appointed chief public affairs and advocacy officer, expanding her previous role as […]
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Publix Executive Chairman Jones To Retire After 46 Years Of Service
Publix has shared that Executive Chairman Todd Jones will retire, effective May 31, but remain involved in the company as chairman of the its board of directors. The announcement caps a 46-year career at Publix that began with Jones as a front-service clerk and culminated in him serving as the company’s top executive. Publix CEO […]
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FMI Appoints Visioni As Director Of Health, Well-Being
FMI – The Food Industry Association has appointed Kim Visioni as its director of health and well-being, supporting the organization’s work advancing the role of grocery stores as destinations for those services The position covers nourishing food, wellness products, credible guidance and health-related services, along with the expansion of FMI’s relevant programs and community. “With […]
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ARG Welcomes O’Hara To Board Of Directors
Alliance Retail Group (ARG) has appointed Chris O’Hara to its board of directors, adding 37 years of grocery retail experience to its leadership. O’Hara currently serves as director of operations for G&W Foods, which operates 30 locations in Arkansas, Kansas and Missouri with more than 1,100 employees. O’Hara’s journey in the grocery business began at […]
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Food City’s Greene Named TGCSA Retailer Of The Year
The board of directors of the Tennessee Grocers & Convenience Store Association has selected Joe Greene, VP of produce and floral operations for K-VA-T Food Stores Inc. (operating as Food City), as its 2026 Retailer of the Year. Greene will be recognized at the association’s annual Convention & Expo June 2-4 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The […]