Posted inExecutive News, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News

Hormel Foods Names Larson As SVP, Human Resources

Austin, Minnesota-based Hormel Foods Co. has promoted Katie Larson as SVP of human resources. Larson assumes responsibility for leading the global human resources function at the company, bringing more than 20 years of experience in human resources leadership at Hormel Foods. Hormel Foods employs more than 20,000 employees around the globe and has been recognized as a […]

Posted inExecutive News, Midwest

RJW Logistics Hires Shorkey As EVP, Strategic Partnerships

Woodridge, Illinois-based RJW Logistics Group has hired Jennifer Shorkey as EVP of strategic partnerships, effective immediately. Shorkey will hold responsibility for building and maintaining strategic partnerships with top retailers as part of the company’s expanding retail logistics operation.   Shorkey has 23 years of retail and logistics experience from her career, overseeing various supply chain roles for Walmart. […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Amazon Fresh, Executive News, Southwest, Whole Foods

Arryved Names Younge As Chief Technology Officer

Boulder, Colorado-based Arryved has named Stephen Younge as chief technology officer. “I’m thrilled to be joining the world class team at Arryved as CTO,” Younge said. “Working with highly technical cloud-based software that enables small businesses to provide exceptional guest experiences is right up my alley. We raised over $21 million of funding last year and we […]

Posted inExecutive News, Associated Food Stores, West, Wholesaler/Distributor News

White Named EVP, COO Of Associated Food Stores

Salt Lake City, Utah-based Associated Food Stores, a grocery wholesaler, has named Roger White as EVP and COO of the 82-year-old company. The move comes following the announcement that David Rice was named as president and CEO of Associated Food Stores. To read the full story on Rice’s promotion presented by The Shelby Report, click here. […]

Posted inDairy News, Executive News, Northeast

Pete And Gerry’s Appoints Flocco As CEO

Monroe, New Hampshire-based Pete and Gerry’s Organics, a producer of organic, free range and pasture-raised eggs, has announced that veteran consumer and food executive Tom Flocco has joined the company as CEO. Flocco previously served as president and COO of Utz Brands, where he held day-to-day responsibility for the company’s commercial, financial and supply chain operations. He also served […]

Posted inExecutive News, West

Smith Retires As Stater Bros. Chairman, Names Successor

San Bernardino, California-based Stater Bros. Markets has announced that Phil Smith will retire as board chairman for Stater Bros. Holdings, effective immediately. CEO Pete Van Helden has been appointed chairman, and Sean Varner, managing partner of Varner & Brandt, has been appointed vice chairman. Smith will remain on the board.  Smith’s career at Stater Bros. has spanned more than three […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Bashas', Executive News, West

Bashas’ Enhances Leadership Team With Three Promotions

Chandler, Arizona-based Bashas’ Family of Stores is bolstering talent among the leadership teams at two of its brands, AJ’s Fine Foods and Food City. Each of these shifts play a key role in plans for future growth and reaffirms the commitment of The Raley’s Companies to maintain and support the integrity each store brand. After nearly 30 years […]

Posted inExecutive News, Northeast, Snacks Brands

Utz Brands Announces CEO Succession Plan

Hanover, Pennsylvania-based Utz Brands, a U.S. manufacturer of branded salty snacks, has announced some upcoming leadership changes. After 27 years with the company, CEO Dylan Lissette will be appointed executive chairman of the board, effective Dec. 15. At that time, Howard Friedman, currently COO of Post Holdings, will join the company as CEO and serve as […]