Publix Super Markets has added Michael Graham to its board of directors, effective Oct. 1. “We are pleased to welcome Michael to the Publix board,” said Publix Executive Chairman Todd Jones. “His extensive experience in finance and consumer packaged goods will make him a strong addition to our board.” Graham brings nearly 40 years of […]
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Albertsons Cos. Names Fennebresque Board Chair; Intel CFO Zinsner Joins As Director
Kim Fennebresque has been elected as the new chair of the Albertsons Companies Inc. Board of Directors following the retirement of Jim Donald. In other changes, David Zinsner, EVP and chief financial officer of Intel Corp. will join the board as an independent director. Allen Gibson also has retired. Fennebresque has served as an independent […]
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Big Y Appoints 4 To Director Roles
The Big Y Foods Inc. Board of Directors has announced the following appointments: Caroline Cuzeau, director of financial planning and analysis; Anita Giroux, director of IT infrastructure; Morgan Spencer, director of retail marketing; and Beth Young, district director. “At Big Y, we take pride in supporting the development and growth of our team members as […]
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Heritage Grocers Group Promotes Besyk To Interim VP Of Grocery
Heritage Grocers Group (HGG) has promoted Justin Besyk to interim VP of grocery, where he will lead grocery merchandising efforts across all of the company’s banners. Reporting to Vince Gambino, merchandising group VP for HGG, Besyk will leverage data-driven insights to optimize category strategies and promotional planning that deliver a value-driven and customer focused shopping […]
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McNiff To Succeed Van Helden As Stater Bros. CEO
Stater Bros. Markets President and COO Greg McNiff has been appointed CEO and president of the company while his predecessor, Pete Van Helden, will remain in the role of executive chairman of the board of directors. Both appointments will be effective on Sept. 29. All functional areas of the company will report to McNiff. “I’ve […]
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D’Amour Named Big Y Senior Director, Supermarket Operations
Big Y Foods Inc. has appointed Christian P. D’Amour senior director of supermarket operations, where he will be responsible for overseeing its five supermarket districts, ensuring operational excellence across all locations. A third-generation D’Amour family member, he is a grandson of Big Y co-founder Gerald E. D’Amour and son of Executive Chairman Charles L. D’Amour. He […]
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Lidl U.S. CEO To Keynote PLMA’s 2025 Trade Show
Joel Rampoldt, CEO of Lidl U.S., will deliver the keynote address at PLMA’s 2025 Private Label Trade Show, to be held Nov. 16-18 in Chicago. Themed “Store Brands Marketplace,” the show will feature more than 35,000 food and nonfood products, 3,100 booths and 2,000 exhibitors representing 65 countries. A business leader with a track record […]
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Grocery Outlet Names Kerr EVP, Chief Store Operations Officer
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. has appointed Frank Kerr EVP, chief store operations officer, effective Sept. 15. Kerr has more than a decade of leadership experience in the grocery retail space and a track record of driving growth, efficiency and profitability across large store fleets. He joins Grocery Outlet from Lidl U.S., where he most recently […]