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 […]
Category: Executive News
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 […]
Posted inExecutive News, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
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 […]
Posted inLipari Foods, Executive News, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Lipari Foods Names Gordon As CFO
Warren, Michigan-based Lipari Foods has named Zachary “Zac” Gordon as CFO. He will succeed Dave Littleson, who announced his retirement earlier this year. In this role, Gordon’s leadership and insights will bolster the financial operations and play a role in navigating the strategic direction focused on company growth. “Zac is a proven finance executive and […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Executive News, Midwest
SpartanNash Welcomes Ninth Director To Board
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has appointed Kerrie D. MacPherson to its board of directors, effective immediately. As an independent director, MacPherson will serve on the audit committee. MacPherson brings more than three decades of international business experience, having worked with senior management and boards to drive growth and innovation while scaling services to market. She […]
Posted inHugo's Family Marketplace, Executive News, Independent Store News, Midwest
New COO Among Three Promotions At Hugo’s
Citing their knowledge and experience as key assets to the company, Grand Forks, North Dakota-based Hugo’s Family Marketplace shared several company promotions, including Allen Jackson to COO. In his new role, Jackson will be responsible for Hugo’s overall operations. He will work with the fresh directors, area directors, human resources, procurement, pricing and loss prevention. […]