Phoenix-based Sprouts Farmers Market has announced that CFO Lawrence “Chip” P. Molloy will retire at the end of 2023. The company will conduct an internal and external search for a successor. “On behalf of the entire Sprouts community, I want to extend our deepest thanks to Chip for his many years of leadership and dedication […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Northeast
Zallie Family Markets Promotes Two Execs, Makes Key Addition
Zallie Family Markets has announced the promotions of Anthony Massoni to president and George Veit to VP of operations and merchandising at the family-owned and -operated company in New Jersey. In addition, the grocer has named Anika T. Parker as its director of human resources. The personnel moves come as the company celebrates its 50th […]
Posted inExecutive News, Association News, National
NGA Promotes Matzen To Foundation’s VP
The National Grocers Association has promoted Chelsea Matzen to VP of the NGA Foundation, as she continues to lead the nonprofit arm of the trade association. “In her three-plus years at the NGA Foundation, Chelsea has embraced numerous challenges and opportunities, including taking over leadership of the foundation a year ago,” said Greg Ferrara, NGA […]
Posted inExecutive News, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
AWG Appoints Naifeh To Board Of Directors
Kansas City, Kansas-based Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. has appointed Tennessee grocer Dana Naifeh to the company’s board of directors. Naifeh replaces James Neumann, who recently joined AWG as SVP of special projects. AWG President and CEO David Smith welcomed the addition of Naifeh, who is president of Naifeh’s Inc. “Her hands-on experience as an owner-operator […]
Posted inGiant Food, Corporate Store News, Executive News, Northeast
Ahold Delhaize Names Ruane As The Giant Co. President
Ahold Delhaize USA has named John Ruane as president of The Giant Co. “We have been fortunate to have John lead The Giant Co. as interim president during a time of transition, and we are excited about this next step in his career,” said JJ Fleeman, CEO, Ahold Delhaize USA. “He has led the team […]
Posted inRaley's, Executive News, West
The Raley’s Companies Promotes Minor To VP
West Sacramento, California-based The Raley’s Companies has promoted Chelsea Minor to VP of community impact and public affairs. Since joining the team in 2015, she has represented The Raley’s Companies in the public and political sphere. “Chelsea is an outstanding contributor and thought leader as well as a trusted advisor,” said Keith Knopf, president and […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Executive News, Southwest
Insite AI Adds Joji As EVP Of Strategy Consulting
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Insite AI, an AI-enabled category and revenue growth partner for large consumer brands, has named Kristine Joji as EVP of strategy consulting. With a primary focus on consumables and secondary focus on grocery, Joji will focus on enabling major brands to price strategically, promote efficiently and grow category and market share. Joji is […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Executive News, Southeast
Heartland Catfish Co. Names New Regional Sales Manager
Veteran food broker Linda Farnsworth Gwinn has joined Itta Bena, Mississippi-based Heartland Catfish Co. as a regional sales manager, working with customers in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. Founded in 1996, Heartland has grown into a large U.S. farm-raised catfish producer and processor. Owned by the Tackett Family of Tackett Fish Farms, […]