Posted inExecutive News, Northeast

Weis Markets Promotes Rizzo To VP Of Advertising, Marketing

Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has announced the promotion of Maria Rizzo to VP of advertising and marketing. Prior to her promotion, she worked as director of marketing. Rizzo will oversee management of the company’s advertising, marketing and public/community relations activities. Her key responsibilities include customer relationship management, marketing and advertising (print, digital and electronic). She replaces Ron Bonacci, […]

Posted inExecutive News, Beverage News, Southwest

Keurig Dr Pepper’s Gamgort To Reassume CEO Role

Frisco, Texas-based Keurig Dr Pepper has announced the resignation of Ozan Dokmecioglu as CEO and a member of the KDP board of directors. Bob Gamgort, the company’s executive chairman and former CEO, was reappointed by the board to the role of CEO, in addition to continuing as chairman. “KDP has a deep and talented executive team,” Gamgort said. “I look […]

Posted inProduce News, Executive News, Southeast

AppHarvest Appoints Phillips To Board Of Directors

Morehead, Kentucky-based AppHarvest has appointed Hollie Harris Phillips, Appalachian Regional Healthcare president and CEO, as an independent director of the company and a member of the audit committee, effective immediately. Phillips has served as president and CEO of the 14-hospital healthcare system, which includes physician practices, home health agencies, home medical equipment stores and retail […]

Posted inExecutive News, Association News, National

NGA Strengthens Advocacy Team With New Hires

The National Grocers Association has hired John Richard as its senior manager of government relations and policy analysis, and Ryan Cagney as its manager of political affairs and fundraising. Richard joins NGA from the Aluminum Association, where he served as a policy analytics employee and worked on policy issues including trade, recycling, workforce, energy and […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Amazon Fresh, Executive News, Midwest, Whole Foods

Homeland Grocery Stores Names Criscione As President, CEO

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma-based HAC Inc., parent company of Homeland Grocery Stores, has announced David Criscione as its president and CEO after the board conducted a nationwide search assisted by Bryant Park Search Partners.  “We were focused on finding an individual whose values align with our employee owners’ values, has deep grocery industry experience, and has […]

Posted inDollar General, Executive News, Southeast

Dollar General Adds Incoming CEO Owen To Board

Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based Dollar General Co. has announced Jeff Owen will be added to its board of directors, upon his promotion to CEO on Nov. 1. With Owen’s appointment, Dollar General’s board consists of 10 members with expertise and experience across several industries. In July, Dollar General announced Owen would succeed Todd Vasos as CEO. Vasos will […]