Weis Markets has promoted Jack O’Hara to SVP of legal affairs and real estate. In this position, he is responsible for the strategic leadership and oversight of the day-to-day operations of the company’s real estate and legal teams. O’Hara reports to Jonathan Weis, company chairman, president and CEO. He joined the company as real estate manager in […]
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Posted inAssociation News, Executive News, Guest Contributors, National
Recognizing Lifelong Service Of Grocery Industry Executive
By Leslie G. Sarasin, president and CEO, FMI In February, we celebrate Supermarket Employee Day, which recognizes the unsung heroes within our industry who feed and foster communities. Hopefully, some of these amazing people will be inspired to become the next generation of executive leaders, as evidenced by history and how many of our board […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Midwest
Mayo Becomes Chief Development Officer At Save A Lot
Bill Mayo, who spent the past 29 years at Wakefern Food Corp., will be joining Save A Lot’s executive leadership team as chief development officer. Most recently, Mayo held the position of chief administrative officer where he led strategic business initiatives that drove efficiencies leveraging analytics of store-level demand management and directed business development of […]
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, Lipari Foods, West
Mission Produce Names Pawlowski Next President, COO
Mission Produce has appointed John Pawlowski to president and chief operating officer, effective April 1, with Steve Barnard continuing to serve as CEO and on the board of directors. Pawlowski has more than 25 years in the global food and foodservice industry, specializing in business development, system optimization and executive team management. He has led […]
Posted inExecutive News, Independent Store News, Midwest
Two Veteran Execs Joining Hy-Vee’s RedMedia Team
Hy-Vee has named two additions to the leadership team at RedMedia, the retail media network it launched last fall. Kathryn Mazza will be joining as SVP of RedMedia, while Britt Polihronis comes aboard as its VP of operations. Mazza most recently served as VP of media/GM retail media for DICK’S Sporting Goods, where she spent […]
Posted inAssociation News, Executive News, West
AFMA Appoints Bednar As First Female President
Lisa Bednar will become the first female president in the 80-year history of the Arizona Food Marketing Alliance (AFMA) on April 1 when she takes the reins from Mark Miller, who will be retiring at the end of May. In announcing the appointment, AFMA noted that Bednar has served as its senior director of community […]
Posted inExecutive News, Northeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
UNFI Names Tarditi As Next President, CFO
Giorgio “Matteo” Tarditi has been named president and CFO of Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI), effective April 15, when current President and CEO Sandy Douglas will relinquish the president role but remain CEO. Tarditi succeeds current CFO John W. Howard, who will leave UNFI following a transition period. “Matteo is a proven executive […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Executive News, Marketing News, Southeast
Longtime Publix Executive Joins Bay Food Brokerage
Bay Food Brokerage has expanded its leadership team by hiring longtime Publix Super Markets executive Nicki Crespo as director of fresh meat and private label. In her new position, Crespo will play a role in Bay Food’s private label opportunities and help guide the company in all initiatives involving meat departments in major supermarkets throughout […]
Posted inMarketing News, Executive News, Southwest
Schraad Realigning Fresh Division Team
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma-based Schraad Sales & Marketing has realigned its Fresh Division Teams under the leadership of Chief Strategic Officer Patrick Thompson and Nathan Nixon, VP strategy of fresh. The restructure includes the promotions of Tom Williams, Clay Jones and Sherry Wood and the addition of Codie Hair to the team. According to Schraad, the […]
Posted inWeis Markets, Executive News, Northeast
In New Role, Umstead Will Help Weis Develop Talent
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has promoted Mike Umstead to VP of talent development and associate relations, succeeding Bob Cline, who is retiring. Umstead, who previously served as the company’s director of field human resources, will oversee talent and organization development, succession management and associate relations. He also will direct engagement, career development programs and human […]
Posted inBeverage News, Executive News, Southeast
Southern Glazer’s President Of West Region To Retire
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has shared that Patrick Daul, president of West Region, will retire from the company in July, with an announcement of his replacement forthcoming. “I’ve had the privilege of working alongside Patrick for many years, whose journey at Southern Glazer’s reflects not only his deep industry expertise, but also his unwavering […]
Posted inExecutive News, Center Store, Midwest
General Mills Senior Executive O’Grady To Retire
General Mills announced that Shawn O’Grady, group president of North America Foodservice, plans to retire and Jon Nudi, currently group president of pet and international, has added NAF to his oversight, effective Feb. 16. O’Grady will move into a senior advisor role until his retirement early this summer. Pankaj Sharma, president of U.S. meals and […]
Posted inBig Y Foods, Executive News, Northeast
Big Y Appoints Six To VP, Director Roles
The board of directors for Springfield, Massachusetts-based Big Y Foods Inc. has announced six appointments. According to Michael P. D’Amour, president and CEO, “It’s always gratifying to see dedicated and talented individuals grow within our company. I’m confident that through their collaboration, we will continue to innovate and excel in serving our communities.” Devyn Blais […]
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, Executive News, Northeast
Trion Industries Mourns Passing Of President
Trion Industries has announced the death of President John Thalenfeld, who died unexpectedly Feb 4. Thalenfeld, 67, was the son of company founder David Thalenfeld. “All who knew him, his corporate endeavors, and years of involvement in community charitable efforts mourn this unfathomable loss,” the company said in a statement. “The corporation’s officers, management and […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Executive News, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix VP Bechtel To Retire, Finger Named Successor
Publix is promoting David Finger to VP of customer experience, succeeding Bob Bechtel, who will retire March 31 after 45 years with the company. “Bob has spent his career focusing on customer service,” said CEO Kevin Murphy. “Through his leadership and efforts, he has helped our associates provide a premier shopping environment that has exceeded […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Executive News, Midwest, Retailers
Foley Appointed Kroger’s Interim CFO, Millerchip Steps Down
Todd Foley has been named interim CFO at The Kroger Co., effective immediately. Gary Millerchip, former SVP and CFO, has stepped down to assume the role of EVP and CFO with Costco Wholesale Corp. The Kroger Co. will name a CFO successor at a later date. “Todd is a proven leader who has served in […]
Posted inCostco Wholesale, Corporate Store News, Executive News, Retailers, The Kroger Co., West
Millerchip Moves From Kroger To Costco As CFO Galanti Steps Down
Costco Wholesale Corp. has shared that Richard Galanti will step down as CFO, effective March 15. The board of directors has named Gary Millerchip as EVP and CFO. Millerchip brings extensive retail and finance experience to Costco, serving as SVP and CFO at The Kroger Co. since April 2019. He spent 15 years at The […]
Posted inExecutive News, Northeast
Tops Taps Petrie For Human Resources Role
Tops Friendly Markets has promoted Tom Petrie to human resources specialist for the Buffalo East and North Districts, where he will work with store management and the union to create a positive employment environment. In addition, Petrie will work to ensure legal compliance with federal and state human resource requirements and provide guidance to store […]
Posted inExecutive News, Independent Store News, West
Island Pacific Supermarket Turns To Defensor As CEO
Island Pacific Supermarket, a grocery chain specializing in Filipino and Asian products, has appointed Maite Defensor as CEO. With more than two decades of diverse experience, Defensor brings knowledge and expertise to Island Pacific. Her career spans several industries, including marketing, construction, mining, finance and public service. Defensor helped establish Island Pacific Global, an initiative […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, West
Heritage Grocers Group Names Brunts To Board Of Directors
Heritage Grocers Group has named DeAnn Brunts as a member of its board of directors, effective immediately. With more than 30 years of executive experience in operational, strategic and financial management, Brunts is an expert in risk management and governance. Previously, she served as CFO of Benson Hill Inc. in addition to several CFO and business […]