KeHE Distributors has appointed Steven A. White to its board of directors, effective Feb. 1. White brings extensive consumer packaged goods and distribution experience from leadership roles at PepsiCo and Colgate-Palmolive. He most recently served as president and special counsel to the CEO at Comcast, where he supported enterprise leadership development, digital equity initiatives and […]
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FMI Names Shawgo To Lead Digital Transformation Strategy
FMI – The Food Industry Association has appointed Jennifer Shawgo senior director, technology strategy and programs, a new role designed to accelerate responsible digital transformation across the food retail sector. Shawgo, who brings two decades of cross-sector experience spanning distribution, software startups and association leadership, will lead programs, partnerships and member engagement connecting technology and […]
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Kroger Announces Leadership Changes Across Divisions
As part of a strategy to strengthen management across key divisions, The Kroger Co. has appointed executives to a series of expanded retail leadership roles. The moves include promotions, role transitions and planned retirements among long-tenured officials. “Victor Smith, Monica Garnes, Kendra Doyel and Ken DeLuca are strong leaders with decades of experience, and I […]
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ASG SVP Scher Receives NJFC’s Trade Relations Award
The New Jersey Food Council (NJFC) has named Ken Scher, SVP of business development at Associated Supermarket Group (ASG), as the recipient of its 2026 Jimmy Ostling Trade Relations Award. One of the organization’s highest honors, the award recognizes leadership and dedication in advancing trade relations within the food industry in the state. Scher will […]
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Walmart Appoints Mehrotra To Board Of Directors
Walmart Inc. appointed Shishir Mehrotra, CEO of Superhuman (formerly Grammarly), to its board of directors, effective immediately. Mehrotra will serve on two of the board’s committees – compensation and management and technology and e-commerce. “Our focus remains on serving customers through a people-led, tech-powered approach,” said Greg Penner, chairman of Walmart’s board of directors. “Shishir’s […]
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Food City Announces Executive Changes In Merchandising, Marketing
Food City has announced changes to its executive merchandising and marketing team, including the retirement of a longtime leader and promotions for two others. Ross Purdy, VP of center store operations, is retiring from full-time service after 10 years with the company and will transition to a role focused on strategic initiatives. “We would like […]
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The Save Mart Companies Names Perkins President, CEO
The Save Mart Companies has named Jim Perkins president and CEO, placing a 40-year grocery industry veteran at the helm of one of the West Coast’s largest regional, full-service grocers. He succeeds Shane Sampson, who has led the company since 2022 and is retiring. Perkins most recently served as president of The Save Mart Companies, […]
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Founder’s Son Takes Over As Bay Food Brokerage CEO
Florida-based Bay Food Brokerage has completed a planned leadership transition, with Cammie Chatterton transitioning to founder and chairwoman of the board and her son, Chris, taking her place as CEO and becoming sole owner of the company. The company said the transition marks the culmination of a multi-year succession plan designed to ensure continuity and […]