FMI- The Food Industry Association celebrated the 2024 Executive Leadership Award recipients on Friday during its Midwinter Executive Conference on Marco Island, Florida. They include Brookshire Grocery Co.’s Brad Brookshire, KeHe Distributors’ Brandon Barnholt, Associated Wholesale Grocers’ David Smith, Hy-Vee’s Donna Tweeten, Seaside Market’s John Najjar, Nestlé’s Steve Presley and PepsiCo’s Steven Williams. According to FMI, these […]
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Posted inExecutive News, Northeast
Wakefern Welcomes Caudill As Chief Sales Officer
Darren Caudill, who joins Wakefern Food Corp. as chief sales officer this week, brings to the cooperative more than four decades of experience working in grocery wholesale and retail. In his new role, Caudill will lead center store, Own Brands and fresh and prepared foods departments, along with digital and innovation, marketing, merchandising and sales […]
Posted inExecutive News, National
Flashfood President, COO Bertram Adds CEO Role
Flashfood has appointed President and Chief Operating Officer Nicholas Bertram as CEO, while founder Josh Domingues shifts into the executive chairman role. In addition, Chief Brand Officer Jordan Schenck takes on the new role of chief customer officer. Bertram joined Flashfood last year, bringing more than two decades of leadership experience in retail. Since his […]
Posted inFestival Foods, Executive News, Independent Store News, Midwest
Festival Foods Welcomes Whitney To Lead Merchandising, Marketing
Skogen’s Festival Foods has named Adam Whitney to its senior leadership team as SVP of merchandising and marketing. Whitney brings leadership experience spanning the grocery, general merchandise, convenience and online channels. He has served in VP roles that encompassed merchandising and category management, financial and strategic planning, private label, store operations, loyalty and rewards, compliance […]
Posted inExecutive News, Dairy News, Southwest
Blue Bell Creameries Names Lawhorn As President
Blue Bell Creameries has named Jimmy Lawhorn as the company’s incoming president, effective immediately. Lawhorn has worked for Blue Bell Creameries for 26 years, most recently as the VP of sales and marketing, where he oversaw the planning and implementation of sales and marketing programs as well advertising and public relations. He also played a key […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Food City, Southeast
Food City EVP Operations Tacker Retires, Successor Named
Following a life-long career in the grocery industry, Ron Tacker, EVP of operations for Food City’s Knoxville division, has announced plans to retire from the company, effective March 1. “Ron has been a valuable asset to our company, the grocery industry, his colleagues and the entire Knoxville community,” said Steven C. Smith, president and CEO. “His […]
Posted inExecutive News, Southeast
Circle The Wagons Appoints Shillinglaw As COO
Circle The Wagons has appointed Brian Shillinglaw as chief operating officer, signaling a move to amplify brand offerings and operational efficiency. A solutions-based company for independent grocers, Circle The Wagons is evolving into a comprehensive organization, addressing all facets of grocery operations. Founded on a group purchasing organization model, it helps independents enhance sales, lower […]
Posted inBig Y Foods, Executive News, Independent Store News, Northeast
Big Y Names Michael D’ Amour Next President, CEO
The Board of Directors of Big Y Foods Inc. has announced several executive changes, beginning Jan. 21. Charles L. D’Amour will step down as president and CEO and become executive chairman of the board as the reins move to Michael P. D’Amour. In addition, the position of EVP and chief operating officer will transition to […]