FMI – The Food Industry Association has appointed Kim Visioni as its director of health and well-being, supporting the organization’s work advancing the role of grocery stores as destinations for those services The position covers nourishing food, wellness products, credible guidance and health-related services, along with the expansion of FMI’s relevant programs and community. “With […]
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ARG Welcomes O’Hara To Board Of Directors
Alliance Retail Group (ARG) has appointed Chris O’Hara to its board of directors, adding 37 years of grocery retail experience to its leadership. O’Hara currently serves as director of operations for G&W Foods, which operates 30 locations in Arkansas, Kansas and Missouri with more than 1,100 employees. O’Hara’s journey in the grocery business began at […]
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Food City’s Greene Named TGCSA Retailer Of The Year
The board of directors of the Tennessee Grocers & Convenience Store Association has selected Joe Greene, VP of produce and floral operations for K-VA-T Food Stores Inc. (operating as Food City), as its 2026 Retailer of the Year. Greene will be recognized at the association’s annual Convention & Expo June 2-4 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The […]
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Breez AI Appoints Former AWG CEO Smith Board Chairman
Breez AI Corp., a white-label artificial intelligence platform powering personalized grocery experiences for regional and independent retailers, has appointed David Smith, former president and CEO of Associated Wholesale Grocers, as chairman of its board of directors. The appointment comes as Breez AI has moved from pilot into commercial scale, with the company’s consumer-facing assistant now […]
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HFG Appoints Bryant, West To Leadership Roles
Houchens Food Group Inc. has announced two leadership appointments – Misty Bryant to director of retail operations and Boyd West as senior director of fresh merchandising. Bryant, who joined Houchens Food Group in 2007 as a merchandising assistant, has held a series of progressively senior roles over nearly two decades with the company, including category […]
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OGA Names Ewig Executive Director Following Mullins’ Retirement
The Ohio Grocers Association (OGA) has named Joe Ewig as executive director, following the retirement of President and CEO Kristin Mullins after 36 years with the organization. Ewig brings more than 13 years of government affairs and public policy experience related to the retail food and beverage industry to the role. He previously served as […]
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Community Coffee Promotes Crump As SVP, Chief Commercial Officer
Community Coffee, a family-owned retail coffee brand, has appointed Kristi Crump as SVP of brand, retail and e-commerce and chief commercial officer. In this expanded role, Crump will lead the brand’s commercial strategy. She will bring together consumer insights, digital growth and product innovation. Her goal is to continue expanding Community Coffee’s presence in homes […]
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Store Owner Indicted For SNAP Fraud Scheme In Tacoma, WA
The 64-year-old owner of a small Tacoma market was arraigned April 22 in U.S. District Court in Tacoma for multiple counts of wire fraud and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit fraud, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington announced. Manjit Bedi of Kent, Washington, allegedly exchanged food benefits for cash, resulting […]