After a 42-year career with Prairie Farms Dairy, industry executive Ed Mullins retired on Dec. 31. This followed his decision in late 2021 to step down as CEO and EVP to assume a new role as senior executive officer in 2022. A celebration of his career was held last week in Edwardsville, Illinois, where hundreds […]
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Posted inRaley's, Executive News, West
The Raley’s Companies Hires Burkhalter As CFO
West Sacramento, California-based The Raley’s Companies has hired Tiffanie Burkhalter as CFO, effective Feb. 16. In this role, Burkhalter will oversee all enterprise financial functions, real estate and risk management. “I am excited to join The Raley’s Companies and support their expanded portfolio of brands,” Burkhalter said. “I look forward to working alongside the impressive leadership team and […]
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Flashfood Appoints Bertram As President, COO
Toronto-based Flashfood has appointed Nicholas Bertram to the newly created position of president and COO. Betram’s appointment comes on the heels of a historic year for Flashfood. The company has diverted more than 65 million pounds of food from landfills – a milestone achieved following the company’s rapid expansion to more than 1,550 grocery stores across North America […]
Posted inBakery News, Executive News, Southeast
Flowers Foods Names Cox As Chief Human Resources Officer
Thomasville, Georgia-based Flowers Foods has named Cindy Cox as chief human resources officer. In this role, she will lead the company’s human resources organization, reporting to President and CEO A. Ryals McMullian. “Cindy brings a distinguished track record of excellence in human resources management to Flowers, and I’m confident that she will make a tremendous impact as our new CHRO,” […]
Posted inExecutive News, Albertsons, West
Industry Leader Named To The Save Mart Companies’ Board
The Save Mart Companies, a Modesto, California-based company, has appointed industry veteran Robert “Bob” G. Miller to its board of directors. “Bob’s expertise and passion for the grocery industry is legendary along with his unparalleled track record of being a growth-focused leader,” said Shane Sampson, executive chairman of the board, The Save Mart Companies. “For decades, Bob has built great companies by […]
Posted inGelson's, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Executive News, West
Bagan Begins Role As Gelson’s President, CEO
Encino, California-based Gelson’s has promoted John Bagan to president and CEO, following the departure of Rob McDougall, who retired after 15 years with Gelson’s at the end of the year. In a Sept. 9 internal email to Gelson’s employees that he shared with The Shelby Report, McDougall announced his intent to retire. He attributed the decision […]
Posted inExecutive News, Albertsons, Northeast
Bertram Joins As Founding Member Of Divert’s Advisory Board
West Concord, Massachusetts-based Divert Inc. has appointed Nicholas Bertram as the founding member of its advisory board. Bertram brings more than 20 years of experience in the retail industry, most recently as the president of The Giant Company, a subsidiary of Royal Ahold Delhaize N.V. “Nick is widely respected for his vision and leadership in the […]
Posted inCenter Store, Executive News, Northeast
Campbell Appoints Anderson As Chief Financial Officer
Camden, New Jersey-based Campbell Soup Company has appointed Carrie L. Anderson as EVP and CFO, effective Feb. 6. Anderson succeeds Mick Beekhuizen, who was appointed president of Campbell’s meals and beverages division in November. Anderson will lead Campbell’s finance function, including controllership, corporate financial planning and analysis, corporate strategy and development, tax, treasury, internal audit, investor […]