Big Y Foods has named John P. Fraro as VP of fresh foods, while Steve Nordstrom has been appointed as VP of center store. Both report to Michael R. Cormier, SVP of sales and marketing. “Our people are and always will be the heart of our company. They foster and grow our culture of caring, continuous […]
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Posted inFred Meyer, Executive News, The Kroger Co., West
Fred Meyer President Kammeyer Named Executive In Residence For USC Program
The USC Marshall School of Business has named Todd Kammeyer, president of The Kroger Co.’s Fred Meyer Division, as the executive in residence for the Food Industry Executive Program for the 2024-25 academic year. “Each year, we select an industry executive who is passionate about mentoring the next generation of leaders to join us as […]
Posted inExecutive News, Albertsons, West
USC Marshall FIM Program Awards Allumbaugh Scholarship To Seriki
Oluwatobiloba “Tobi” Seriki, a recent graduate of the USC Marshall School of Business Food Industry Management program, has been awarded the Byron Allumbaugh Food Industry Leadership Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded annually to one or two exceptional Food Industry Management alumni who have been accepted into a graduate or undergraduate program at the USC Marshall […]
Posted inExecutive News, Association News, National
NGA Adds Cutler, Longhofer To Leadership Team
The National Grocers Association has welcomed two recent additions to its leadership team – David Cutler as VP of media relations and public affairs, and Dean Longhofer as senior manager for membership and data management. Cutler brings extensive association experience, most recently serving as director of public affairs and strategic engagement for the National Association […]
Posted inExecutive News, Merchandising News, Midwest, Schnucks
Schnucks Names New Chief Merchant, Chief Growth Officer
Schnucks Markets has announced that Kim Gray will lead the company’s merchandising team as chief merchant, succeeding Ryan Cuba, who will become the company’s first chief growth officer. Gray brings to Schnucks more than 20 years of merchandising and leadership experience across fresh, center store and e-commerce category management. She previously held senior merchandising roles at […]
Posted inExecutive News, Marketing News, Midwest, SpartanNash
SpartanNash Welcomes Storm As SVP, CMO
SpartanNash has welcomed Erin Storm as SVP and CMO, leading the company’s marketing function, including the OwnBrands portfolio, retail marketing programs, e-commerce and digital experience, creative services, shopper insights and loyalty. Storm joins SpartanNash following an 18-year career with Kellogg’s and its spin-off Kellanova, where she was most recently VP of commercial strategy. Prior to that, Storm […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Executive News, Northeast
Rice Retires From Utz Brands’ Board, Werzyn Jr. Appointed
Utz Brands Inc. has appointed William “B.J.” Werzyn Jr. to its board of directors, replacing Michael “Mike” W. Rice, who retired from his position on Aug. 20. Rice will continue to participate in board activities as an observer. Rice served Utz in numerous roles in a career that spanned more than 50 years. He joined […]
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, Southeast
Alcocer Retiring From Duda Farm Fresh Foods
Duda Farm Fresh Foods SVP of Sales and Marketing Rick Alcocer is retiring after a 40-plus year career in the produce industry. Alcocer began his career in the fresh produce industry following graduation from the University of Southern California in 1980, when he joined Dole Fresh Vegetables (known then as Bud Antle Inc.) as a […]