Springdale, Arkansas-based Harps Food Stores Inc. has promoted two executives, Dakota Breshears and Travis Lee, to new positions. Breshears has been promoted to VP of meat and seafood. Breshears’ journey with Harps began in 2004, when he joined the team in Springdale. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in biology, he joined the Harps’ manager […]
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Posted inExecutive News, Midwest
US Foods Appoints Ha As EVP, General Counsel
Rosemont, Illinois-based US Foods Holding Corp. has named Martha Ha as EVP and general counsel, effective Sept. 25. She will report to Dave Flitman, CEO, as a member of the executive leadership team. “After an extensive and thoughtful search, I am thrilled to welcome Martha Ha to US Foods and our executive leadership team,” Flitman said. […]
Posted inExecutive News, National
Groceryshop Shares Conference Keynote Speakers
Groceryshop, the event for grocery and CPG brands, has announced the keynote speakers for its 2023 conference, taking place Sept. 19-21 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. The annual Groceryshop conference brings together more than 5,000 attendees, 1,700 retailers and brands and 175 speakers to offer insights into the ever-evolving grocery landscape. This year, the […]
Posted inExecutive News, Northeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Maffie Named Chief Information Officer At UNFI
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. has appointed Mario Maffie as chief information officer to lead its IT team, oversee network systems integration and help accelerate the use of data and insights. Maffie, who begins his new role Oct. 2, will report to Erin Horvath, chief operating officer. Maffie joins UNFI after having spent […]
Posted inExecutive News, Amazon Fresh, Merchandising News, Midwest, Whole Foods, Wholesaler/Distributor News
SpartanNash Elevates Morgan To EVP, CMO
Citing his leadership skills, Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has promoted Bennett Morgan to EVP and chief merchandising officer. Morgan, who joined SpartanNash in January 2022 as SVP and chief merchandising officer, leads fresh, center store and pharmacy merchandising, pricing, promotions and category and master data management. “Bennett’s leadership has advanced our capabilities in merchandising and […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Northeast
ARS Executive Appointments Support Store Growth
Iselin, New Jersey-based Allegiance Retail Services (ARS), a retailer-owned grocery co-op, has appointed Michael Conese as VP of perishable merchandising, effective Sept. 11. In this role, Conese will oversee and direct all fresh department activities supporting the cooperative, including meat, produce, deli, seafood, bakery and meal solutions. He will report to Samer Rahman, chief merchandising […]
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SpartanNash Promotes Tufts To VP, Human Resources
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has promoted Derek Tufts to VP of human resources. Tufts was hired in 2019 as director of human resources for the retail segment and was promoted to senior director, human resources of corporate and retail in 2022. In his new role, he will play a key role in coaching senior leaders and developing HR […]
Posted inExecutive News, Corporate Store News, Northeast
Giant Eagle Shares Executive Promotions, Names Artman As CEO
Pittsburgh-based Giant Eagle Inc. has announced several executive promotions, including the appointment of Bill Artman as CEO. During his almost 40-year tenure with the company, Artman has served in various executive leadership roles, including president of supermarkets, EVP and SVP of retail operations. As a result, he has developed a deep understanding of Giant Eagle’s […]