The Missouri Grocers Association shared in a newsletter Jan. 20 about the death of longtime grocer Roger Dierberg. Dierberg, who died Jan. 18, was a third-generation grocer and former EVP of Dierbergs Markets. He had joined the company in 1969 from McDonnell Aircraft and went on to help make Dierbergs the company it is today. […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Midwest
Iowa Business Hall Of Fame Honors Fareway CEO Cramer
The Greater Des Moines Committee will recognize Fareway CEO Reynolds Cramer as one of the three 2022 inductees to the Iowa Business Hall of Fame. The inductees will be honored during the Greater Des Moines Committee’s annual induction event on April 26 at The Meadows Events and Conference Center. The Iowa Business Hall of Fame […]
Posted inAssociation News, Executive News, West
WAFC Promotes Phipps To Senior Director Of Certificate Program
The Western Association of Food Chains has promoted Cherie Phipps to senior director of the Retail Management Certificate Program. Established in 2000, the Retail Management Certificate is an accredited business program that provides associates with the skills to become managers and leaders in the retail grocery industry. Since its beginning, the program has grown from […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Executive News, Southeast
Upshop Adds Two Industry Executives To Leadership Team
Tampa, Florida-based Upshop has added two industry executives to its leadership team. The technology firm named Ryan Voorhees as COO and Mark Hawthorne as chief innovation and strategy officer. The former Albertsons and Safeway executives have experience leveraging technology, data science, analytics and business process improvements to transform the grocery shopping experience. “Technology built to […]
Posted inExecutive News, Midwest
Save A Lot Appoints Skula To Board Of Directors
Saint Ann, Missouri-based Moran Foods LLC “Save A Lot” has appointed Cathy Skula to the company’s board of directors as an independent director, effective immediately. Skula, who currently serves as operating partner of Riverside, a global investment firm, brings to the board more than 30 years’ experience in retail. Prior to joining Riverside, she spent the […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Executive News, Midwest
Cargill Announces CFO Transition
Minneapolis-based Cargill has announced that Jamie Miller will step down as CFO to accept an opportunity outside the company. Joanne Knight will serve as Cargill’s acting CFO. “We are grateful for Jamie’s service to Cargill,” said Brian Sikes, president and CEO. “Over the last few years, we have further strengthened our business model, expanded our business portfolio, and are well-positioned for long-term success.” […]
Posted inExecutive News, National
CFO Knight To Leave Ahold Delhaize; Successor Search Begins
Ahold Delhaize has announced that Natalie Knight, CFO since 2020, has informed the company that she will pursue another career opportunity in the U.S. and will leave Ahold Delhaize. A six months’ notice period applies. The search for a successor has begun. “Although her time at Ahold Delhaize has been short, I respect Natalie’s decision […]
Posted inBeverage News, Executive News, Midwest
Muscato Named CEO Of Country Pure Foods
Akron, Ohio-based Country Pure Foods, a manufacturer of juice, plant-based beverages and frozen novelty products, has announced the appointment of Tony Muscato as its CEO, succeeding Ray Lee. Lee is retiring after more than three decades but will remain an advisor to the company. Muscato’s career spans more than 30 years within the food industry. He […]