Lowe’s Market has announced the death of Roger Lowe Sr., president and chairman, who died Oct. 3 following a brief illness. Lowe and his father, Bud, opened their first grocery store in Olton, Texas, in 1963; however, the family’s history can be traced to the late 1940s, when his father started selling candy and sundries […]
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Posted inExecutive News, Albertsons, C&S Wholesale Grocers, Merchandising News, Northeast, The Kroger Co.
C&S Wholesale Grocers’ EVP, Chief Procurement Officer Papaleo To Retire
Michael Papaleo, EVP and chief procurement officer for Keene, New Hampshire-based C&S Wholesale Grocers, is retiring. He will continue to serve the company as a strategic advisor through the coming year. Mark McGowan, EVP of retail and CMO, will lead C&S’s merchandising organization. Andrew Connell, SVP of procurement, will lead all procurement, demand planning and inbound planning. […]
Posted inExecutive News, Midwest, SpartanNash
SpartanNash Promotes Porter To VP
SpartanNash has promoted Kristen Porter to VP, associate general counsel and compliance officer. She will oversee the company’s compliance efforts, including its food safety team. In addition, she will continue to manage the work of the licensing team. As compliance officer, Porter will lead the continued design, development and implementation of the company’s compliance structure […]
Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Latest News, Northeast, Stop & Shop
Stop & Shop President Reid To Retire, Wheeler To Assume Role
Roger Wheeler, chief commercial and supply chain officer for Ahold Delhaize USA, has been appointed president of Stop & Shop, effective Sept. 30, as current President Gordon Reid plans to retire in mid-2025. “At Ahold Delhaize USA, it’s a strength of our organization that we have a depth of internal leadership talent which will ensure […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Northeast
Village Super Market CEO Stepping Down, Successors Named
Village Super Market CEO Robert Sumas has notified the board of directors of his decision to step down as CEO and interim chairman of the board effective Dec. 13. The board plans to appoint John J. Sumas as new CEO and Nicholas Sumas as president and chairman of the board of directors, effective Dec. 13. […]
Posted inExecutive News, National, The Kroger Co.
Acosta Group Leadership Changes Aim To Strengthen Relationships, Drive Growth
Acosta Group has made key leadership appointments to strengthen CPG client and retail customer relationships and drive growth. Mark Rahiya joins as group president, omnichannel sales and services, and Darian Pickett has been named chief global client officer. Ashley Roehm has been promoted to president of Acosta Sales Agency, while Jami McDermid will continue as president […]
Posted inFestival Foods, Executive News, Independent Store News, Midwest
Festival Foods’ Munns Named Wisconsin Grocer Of Year
Randy Munns, EVP and chief operating officer for Festival Foods, has been named the 2024 Grocer of the Year by the Wisconsin Grocers Association. This award is the highest honor presented by the WGA, recognizing lifetime achievement and exceptional leadership within the grocery industry. With a career that spans 40 years in the grocery business, […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Executive News, Southwest
The Simply Good Foods Co. Appoints Clawson As CCO
The Simply Good Foods Co., a developer, marketer and seller of branded nutritional foods and snacking products, has named Mike Clawson chief customer officer, effective Oct. 14. A cornerstone of the company’s strategic growth plan is an enhanced selling model and approach. This new sales playbook is centered on building multi-year growth plans with a […]