Cincinnati, Ohio-based Kroger Co. has announced the retirement of Mark Tuffin, SVP of retail divisions, after more than 26 years of service, effective April 1. Tuffin will be succeeded by Kenny Kimball, currently president of the Smith’s division. Kimball joined the organization in 1984 as a courtesy clerk in the Smith’s division, followed by serving […]
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Johnson III Named To J.M. Smucker Co. Board Of Directors
Orrville, Ohio-based The J.M. Smucker Co. has appointed Jonathan E. Johnson III to its board of directors, increasing its membership to 12. Johnson currently serves as CEO for online retailer Overstock.com Inc., where he has held roles since 2002 including director and president of Overstock’s venture capital arm Medici Ventures. Prior to his leadership at Overstock, […]
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Kraft Heinz Announces Changes To Board Of Directors
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based Kraft Heinz Company has announced that after years of service, Alexandre Van Damme, director nominee of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., will retire from the company’s board of directors following the end of his term. Berkshire Hathaway has indicated that it plans to nominate Alicia Knapp, president and CEO of BHE Renewables, to fill the […]
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Harps Food Stores Appoints Van Hoose As President
Springdale, Arkansas-based Harps Food Stores Inc. has appointed J. Max Van Hoose as president of the company. Van Hoose is a Northwest Arkansas native and graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1991 with a degree in industrial engineering. In 1997, after earning his MBA at the University of Kansas, Van Hoose returned to Arkansas […]
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JOH Welcomes Petronio As Director Of Business Development
Billerica, Massachusetts-based JOH has named Mark Petronio as its newest director of business development for BJ’s Wholesale Club. Petronio is a sales, marketing and business development professional with more than 30 years of experience. With a buying and sales background, he understands the needs of both customers and clients and delivers results. He has a knowledge of […]
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Davis Joins IRI As Global Chief Marketing Officer
Chicago, Illinois-based IRI, a provider of technology, data and predictive analytics for the consumer, retail and media sectors, has named Misty Muscatel Davis as its global chief marketing officer. In her new role, Davis will drive marketing and sales initiatives in alignment with IRI’s growth strategies with the goal of accelerating demand, awareness and ecosystem growth. Davis joins IRI after […]
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Whisps Hires Ghingo As CEO
New York-based Whisps, a cheese crisps brand, has hired John Ghingo as CEO. Ghingo, who most recently served as president of Applegate, brings to Whisps 21 years of experience working with a variety of food, beverage and consumer packaged goods companies, including Whitewave Co. and Mondelēz. At Whisps, Ghingo will be focused on furthering the company’s mission to bring premium, quality cheese […]
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Sun World Appoints Petersen As EVP And Chief Science Officer
Bakersfield, California-based Sun World International has appointed Jennifer Petersen as EVP and chief science officer. In this new leadership position, she will oversee all activities, staff and partnerships pertaining to breeding, variety development, genetics and related technologies. The company develops premium varieties of table grapes and stone fruits. Petersen will be instrumental in expanding Sun World’s […]
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Alert Innovation Appoints Balfe As Chief Legal Officer
Boston, Massachusetts-based Alert Innovation has appointed Seanna Balfe as its new chief legal officer and general counsel. Balfe joins the Alert Innovation team with more than 20 years of legal experience. In her new role, Balfe will manage the legal function and serve as a member of Alert Innovation’s executive leadership team. She also will provide operational guidance across […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Dorey Becomes SVP Of Inserra Supermarkets
Mahwah, New Jersey-based Inserra Supermarkets Inc. has promoted Jim Dorey to the position of SVP, effective immediately. Dorey will eventually transition to the position of president and COO, a role currently filled by Ron Onorato, who has revealed his intention to retire within the next two years. “We welcome Jim to our team at Inserra […]
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Kraft Heinz Announces Leadership Team Transitions
The Chicago, Illinois-based Kraft Heinz company has appointed several individuals to new positions on its leadership team. Andre Maciel has been appointed as EVP and global CFO, effective March 2. Maciel will succeed Paulo Basilio, who will step down on March 1 as part of a planned transition and will remain with the company as […]
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Kraft Heinz Appoints Hefner To Chief Strategy And Transformation Officer
The Chicago, Illinois-based Kraft Heinz Company has appointed Dafne Hefner to the newly created role of chief strategy and transformation officer in the North America zone. Hefner is being hired to help accelerate the strategic growth plan in the company’s U.S. and Canada businesses, including the broader deployment of agile teams and a North America […]
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New Hampshire Grocers Association Names Daigle As President And CEO
The New Hampshire Grocers Association has promoted Kevin Daigle to president and CEO, effective Feb. 4. Daigle was selected through a regional executive search. He has broad and extensive experience within New Hampshire’s food industry. He has been with NHGA since 1996, and has more than 30 years of non-profit, industry and association management experience. […]
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Curci To Succeed Grimmett As CEO Of Northeast Grocery Inc.
Schenectady, New York-based Northeast Grocery Inc. – the parent company of Price Chopper/Market 32 and Tops Markets – announced Jan. 19 the upcoming retirement of CEO Scott Grimmett and named former Tops Markets Chairman and CEO Frank Curci to that position. Grimmett’s retirement will be effective in February. Grimmett is concluding a 48-year career in […]
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White Named VP Of Financial Planning And Analysis At RBS
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Retail Business Services has named Teresa K. White as VP of financial planning and analysis. White will lead all financial planning and analysis activities for RBS, including designing and executing the financial planning cycle to ensure the company’s strategies and operational objectives. “We’re delighted to welcome Teresa to the RBS team,” said Roger […]
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The Wonderful Co. Appoints Oster To Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
Los Angeles, California-based The Wonderful Co. has appointed veteran public affairs and communications executive Seth Oster as the company’s first chief corporate affairs officer. Oster will oversee TWC’s global corporate communications and public affairs practice across its multibillion-dollar business lines and will play an integral role in helping drive the company’s government relations activities and corporate social […]
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Coborn’s Promotes Meyer To President And Others To Executive Positions
St. Cloud, Minnesota-based- Coborn’s has promoted Dave Meyer as president in addition to his role of chief operating officer of the employee-owned grocery chain. He will become only the second president in the 101-year history of the company from outside the Coborn family. Chris Coborn will continue to lead the company as chairman and CEO. […]
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Gelson’s Names Bogle CFO, Promotes Bagan And Johnson
Encino, California-based Gelson’s Markets has hired veteran retail executive Clare Bogle as CFO, while promoting longtime Gelson’s staff members John Bagan to chief operating officer and Ron Johnson to chief information officer. CEO and President Rob McDougall announced the changes Jan. 12. Bogle comes to Gelson’s after five years as CFO at Valley Fruit and […]
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VP Stickley Retires From Associated Supermarket Group
After a 50-year career, Dennis Stickley has retired as the VP of credit operations for the Port Washington, New York-based Associated Supermarket Group. Stickley’s last day with ASG was Dec. 31. Stickley, a marketing graduate of LIU Post University and a U.S. Army veteran, began his finance career as a business writer for Dun & […]
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Whole Earth Brands Promotes Portwood To CFO
Chicago, Illinois-based Whole Earth Brands Inc. has promoted Duane Portwood to the position of chief financial officer, effective immediately. Portwood will report to Whole Earth Brands CEO Albert Manzone. “We are thrilled to welcome Duane as our new chief financial officer. He adds tremendous strategic and financial depth to our team, which will be invaluable […]