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 […]
Category: Executive News
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 […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, National
IGA Honors Former W. Lee Flowers Exec With Highest Award
Henry Johnson Jr., the former president of W. Lee Flowers & Co., recently received the J. Frank Grimes Award, the highest honor granted by the Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA). IGA Chairman Mark Batenic and IGA CEO John Ross presented the honor, which often is referred to as the Chairman’s Award, to Johnson at the FMI […]
Posted inExecutive News, West
Grocery Outlet Names Chikkala As EVP, Chief Operations Officer
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. has appointed Ramesh Chikkala to the newly created position of EVP and chief operations officer, effective Jan. 22. This appointment marks a milestone as Grocery Outlet continues to scale its business and add additional supply chain and business technology experience to its organization. In his new role, Chikkala will lead the […]
Posted inBig Y Foods, Executive News, Independent Store News, Northeast
Big Y Appoints Nicole D’Amour Schneider As SVP
As Big Y Foods’ recently appointed SVP of retail operations and customer experience, Nicole D’Amour Schneider has assumed responsibility for the chain’s retail division, namely Big Y Supermarkets, Big Y Express gas and convenience stores and Table & Vine Fine Wines and Liquors. A third-generation D’Amour family member, she also oversees the Big Y Pharmacy […]
Posted inCoborn's, Executive News, Independent Store News, Midwest
Coborn’s Shares Executive Leadership Promotions
Coborn’s has announced several executive leadership moves that will take effect in February as the Minnesota-based grocer aims to enhance its “strategic focus on continued growth, financial health and overall success.” Emily Coborn Wright, who has a diverse background in various roles, will become SVP of growth initiatives, concentrating in the areas of liquor, pharmacy, […]
Posted inExecutive News, Midwest
Hormel Foods’ VP Of Retail Sales Schwab To Retire
Hormel Foods Corp. has announced the upcoming retirement of Pat Schwab, VP of retail sales – East. In addition, the company has shared that Darren Carter, VP of sales strategy at Hormel Foods, will replace Schwab and become VP of retail sales – East. Carter will oversee the sales functions for all retail customers throughout the eastern […]