Ontario, California-based Cardenas Markets has promoted Veronica Jimenez to the position of VP of real estate and construction. She will report directly to Prabash Coswatte, chief operating officer, for Cardenas Markets, and will oversee the day-to-day operations of the company’s real estate, construction and maintenance departments. “Veronica possesses an in-depth understanding of commercial real estate […]
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Posted inExecutive News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Sysco Elects New Members To Board Of Directors
Houston, Texas-based Sysco Corp., a global foodservice distribution company, has appointed three new directors – Ali Dibadj, Jill M. Golder and Alison Kenney Paul – to the board, effective Jan. 1. This will expand the board to 13 members. These new directors were appointed in connection with the board’s ongoing refreshment efforts and will stand […]
Posted inIngles Markets, Executive News, Home Page Slider, Independent Store News, Southeast
Ingles Markets Inc. CFO Freeman To Retire
Asheville, North Carolina-based Ingles Markets Inc. has announced that Ronald B. Freeman, its VP of finance and CFO, is retiring effective Feb. 16. As a result, he will not be standing for reelection to the company’s board of directors. Freeman has been employed by Ingles for 17 years as its CFO and a member of […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Home Page Slider, West
Vallarta Supermarkets Family Mourns Death Of Miguel Angel Gonzalez
The supermarket world lost one of its independent pioneers as Miguel Gonzalez, one of the founders and owners of Vallarta Supermarkets, died Nov. 23 as a result of an automobile accident. His death was announced in a press release on Dec. 23. Gonzalez, 56, was known for his charismatic personality. Many business associates knew him as […]
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, Home Page Slider, West
Calavo Growers Inc. Appoints Kocher President And CEO
Santa Paula, California-based Calavo Growers Inc. has appointed Brian W. Kocher as president and CEO, effective Feb. 1. “After conducting a thorough search, including interviews with several well qualified candidates, Brian Kocher was the clear choice of our board of directors to become the next president and chief executive officer of Calavo Growers,” said Calavo […]
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PFG Appoints Hoskins As President/COO, Hagerty As EVP And CCO
Performance Food Group Company has announced management changes designed to align the company’s reporting structure with its strategy to capture growth opportunities across business units. Effective Jan. 3, Craig Hoskins has been appointed president and chief operating officer, overseeing PFG’s Foodservice and Vistar operations, and Patrick Hagerty has been appointed EVP and chief commercial officer. […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Executive News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Irby Retiring As Publix VP Of Marketing; Renfroe Named Successor
After 48 years of service, Publix Super Markets’ VP of Marketing Mark Irby has announced his decision to retire at the end of February. Irby, 66, began his Publix career in 1973 at the sign shop in Lakeland, Florida. After working in various capacities within that department, in 1983, he transferred into the advertising department […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Executive News, Home Page Latest News, Northeast
C&S Wholesale Grocers Names Winn COO, Fiore As Strategic Advisor
Keene, New Hampshire-based C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc. has named Eric Winn as chief operating officer. In this newly created position, he will lead both the commercial and supply chain organizations. C&S Supply Chain Officer Peter Fiore will remain on the leadership team as a strategic advisor until his retirement at the end of 2022. “C&S […]
Posted inBeverage News, Executive News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Coke Florida Names Radtke VP, Chief Of Staff
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida LLC has named Karla Radtke as VP and chief of staff to Chairman and CEO Troy Taylor. Radtke has held a variety of roles across the Coca-Cola system for nearly 30 years. Her experience includes tenure with Coca-Cola Enterprises, Coca-Cola Refreshments and Coca-Cola North America in sales, sales operations, marketing, commercial operations […]
Posted inHome Page Slider, Executive News, Northeast
Eggland’s Best CEO Lanktree To Retire, Misialek Named Successor
Malvern, Pennsylvania-based Eggland’s Best CEO Charlie Lanktree has announced plans to retire after having served the company for 32 years. As part of the final steps of a successful transition plan put in place several years ago, Kurt Misialek will be adding CEO to his current role as president of the company, effective Jan. 1. “It has been a […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Executive News, Home Page Latest News, The Kroger Co., West
Smart & Final Names Drew President As Hirz Announces Retirement
Commerce, California-based Smart & Final has named Scott Drew its new president after Dave Hirz, current president and CEO, announced his retirement. Hirz has been with Smart & Final for almost 12 years. His retirement will be effective Feb. 1. Drew has been with the company since March 2010, serving as chief operating officer since June […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Executive News, Home Page Slider, National
Instacart President Everson To Resign At End Of Year
Instacart President Carolyn Everson announced on her Facebook account Dec. 10 her intention to resign at the end of the year. “I wanted to share some professional news. My time at Instacart will be coming to a close at the end of the year,” Everson wrote. “[CEO] Fidji [Simo] and I have been friends for […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Executive News, Home Page Slider, West
Former Walmart And Ahold Delhaize Exec Shaw Joins Farmstead
Burlingame, California-based Farmstead, the first online grocer to offer fresh groceries delivered for free, has hired former Walmart and Ahold/Peapod executive John Shaw as head of supply. In this role, Shaw leads merchandising, sourcing and supply chain activities. Shaw has more than 10 years of experience leading large teams for two major retailers and an […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Executive News, Home Page Latest News, Southwest
Kroger Promotes Gump As President Of Houston Division
The Kroger Co. has promoted Laura Gump to president of its Houston, Texas, division. The former VP of merchandising for the division succeeds Joe Kelley, who was recently named president of King Soopers. “Laura has tremendous experience in the grocery and retail industries,” said Valerie Jabbar, Kroger’s SVP of retail operations. “Her ability to build high-performing […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Home Page Latest News, Midwest
Following Retirements, Hy-Vee Names New President, Makes Additional Changes
As two top Hy-Vee executives retire, the retailer has named a new president in addition to making other changes to its leadership team. Randy Edeker, who had served as president, CEO and chairman, will maintain two of his roles as Jeremy Gosch takes over the duties of president and chief operating officer. Hy-Vee recognized the […]
Posted inPublix Super Markets, Executive News, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Remembers Carol Jenkins Barnett
Carol Jenkins Barnett, 65, former chair and president of Publix Super Markets Charities and daughter of company founder, George W. Jenkins, died Dec. 8 in her home. She was surrounded by her family. Jenkins Barnett had been diagnosed in 2016 with younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Born Sept. 30, 1956, and raised in Lakeland, Florida, she began […]
Posted inCenter Store, Executive News, Home Page Slider, National
Kraft Heinz Combines U.S., Canada Businesses Into North America Zone
The Kraft Heinz Co. plans to combine its U.S. and Canada businesses to create the North America Zone, which is expected to be effective in the second fiscal quarter of 2022. The move is meant to advance the global food and beverage leader’s long-term, sustainable growth plans – which were first outlined at its Investor Day event in September 2020 – […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Nichols Promoted To President, COO Of Houchens Food Group
James K. Nichols has been promoted to president and chief operating officer of Houchens Food Group Inc., according to an announcement by Houchens Industries Inc. Chairman and CEO Dion W. Houchins. Nichols joined Houchens Food Group Inc. in June 2010 and most recently served as VP and chief operating officer. He is also a member […]
Posted inSnacks Brands, Executive News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
PIM Brands Taps Ross To Lead New Government Affairs Team
Global snacks and confections maker PIM Brands Inc. has appointed Norman Ross as VP of government affairs. Based in Washington, D.C., Ross will lead legislative and public affairs efforts at the local, state and federal levels and areas of corporate communications. He also will work closely with a variety of trade associations with which PIM Brands is connected, […]
Posted inRaley's, Executive News, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, West
Croff Promoted To Chief HR Officer Of The Raley’s Companies
In anticipation of the acquisition of Bashas’ Family of Stores later this month, West Sacramento, California-based Raley’s has promoted Laura Croff to chief human resources officer of The Raley’s Companies, a newly formed enterprise that will oversee the organization’s independent operating divisions. Croff has served in various leadership capacities at Raley’s over the past 20 […]