Rise Baking Co. has appointed Sarah Testa as chief commercial officer, leading its end-to-end commercial organization, setting strategic direction, driving market share growth and advancing initiatives that support long-term performance and a best-in-class customer experience. The announcement reflects Rise Baking Co.’s commitment to strengthening its customer partnerships as a leader in the bakery industry. Testa […]
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Gopal Joins Ahold Delhaize USA To Lead Data, AI Strategy
Ahold Delhaize USA has appointed Vipin Gopal as SVP, serving as chief data and artificial intelligence officer for the U.S. businesses. Reporting to Chief Information Officer Ann Dozier, Gopal will lead data, analytics and AI strategy and advance Ahold Delhaize USA’s efforts to further embed data-driven decision-making and AI capabilities into its business. He will […]
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HFG Appoints English VP Of Retail Operations For Save A Lot
Houchens Food Group (HFG) has appointed Grant English as VP of retail operations for Save A Lot. English brings more than 36 years of retail management experience to the role, with a background in multi-unit operations, team leadership and driving operational excellence. English most recently served as director of operations at Food Lion, a role […]
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Ahold Delhaize Names Garnier As CEO Nominee, Muller To Retire In 2027
Ahold Delhaize has nominated Thierry Garnier for appointment as a member of the management board and to serve as president and CEO. Garnier is expected to succeed Frans Muller around the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders in April 2027. Muller will retire after leading the company since July 2018. The appointment is subject to shareholder […]
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General Mills Promotes McNabb To COO
Minneapolis, Minnesota-based General Mills has promoted Dana McNabb to chief operating officer, effective June 1. McNabb will continue to report to Chairman and CEO Jeff Harmening and join General Mills’ board of directors. In addition to her current accountabilities leading North America Retail and North America Pet, McNabb will add responsibility for all General Mills’ […]
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Greene, Slagle Take On New Roles At Food City
Food City recently announced two key leadership moves, naming Joe Greene EVP of operations for its Knoxville, Tennessee, division and expanding Bucky Slagle’s role to VP of foodservice, Starbucks, produce and floral operations. The moves bring more than 80 years of combined industry experience to expanded leadership positions across the 163-store grocery chain. Greene returns […]
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Ahold Delhaize USA Names Cook SVP Of Own Brands
Ahold Delhaize USA has appointed Abby Cook as SVP, Own Brands In the role, Cook will lead the company’s Own Brands portfolio, overseeing strategy, innovation and execution to drive growth and differentiation across the U.S. businesses. She will report to Chief Commercial and Digital Officer Keith Nicks. Growing Together component Own Brands are a critical […]
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AWG Recognizes Top Performers At 2026 Innovation Showcase
Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG) has named the winners of several Excellence Awards as part of its 2026 AWG Innovation Showcase and annual Shareholders Meeting. Top Excellence Awards recipients were Lou Fox Community Service Award winner the Blevins family of Jumbo Foods and Store Manager of the Year Award winner John Longest of Pruett’s Food. […]