Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has appointed Jason Monaco as EVP and CFO, effective March 22. Monaco will assume the CFO position from Mark Shamber, who will remain with the company through the end of April to assist with transition. As CFO, Monaco will direct finance, mergers and acquisitions, treasury, internal audit, real estate and risk […]
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Weis Markets Promotes Gleeson To SVP Of Merchandising And Marketing
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has promoted Bob Gleeson to SVP of merchandising and marketing. In this position, Gleeson will oversee the company’s fresh and center store merchandising, sales and procurement, marketing and advertising. He reports to Weis Markets’ Chief Operating Officer Kurt Schertle. Gleeson joined Weis Markets in 2019 as VP of fresh merchandising. He […]
Klug, Mayer Join Executive Leadership Team At Bashas’ Family Of Stores
Two additions to the executive leadership team of Bashas’ Family of Stores signal a sharpening focus on the customer experience, sustainability and technology for Arizona’s hometown grocer. The family-run company – which operates Food City, AJ’s Fine Foods, Eddie’s Country Store and both Bashas’ and Bashas’ Diné supermarkets – has appointed Sue Klug to its board of […]
Renfro Foods’ CEO Billy Wayne Renfro Dies At Age 86
Billy Wayne Renfro, 86, a lifelong resident of Fort Worth, Texas, died March 1, 2021. Born Sept. 19, 1934, Mr. Renfro graduated from North Side High School in 1952. He began his education at Arlington State College (now the University of Texas at Arlington) where he was in the ROTC program and participated in the […]
Acosta Appoints Van Aken As Chief Human Resources Officer
Jacksonville, Florida-based Acosta, an integrated sales and marketing services provider in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, has appointed Mike Van Aken as chief human resources officer, effective immediately. Van Aken brings more than 20 years of HR experience across large public organizations, smaller privately held businesses and startups. In this role, he will oversee Acosta’s […]
Kroger Co. EVP And COO Donnelly To Retire This Spring
Mike Donnelly, EVP and COO of The Kroger Co., is retiring after more than 42 years of service, effective later this spring. A succession plan will be announced at a later date. “With his relentless focus on the customer, Mike has led the organization to prioritize what is most important to their experience – full […]
SpartanNash Promotes McClellan To VP, Fresh Merchandising
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has promoted Amy McClellan to VP of fresh merchandising, effective March 8. In her new position, she will play a key role in developing the long-term vision of fresh product categories to ensure success for SpartanNash’s more than 150 company-owned stores and 2,100 independent retail locations. McClellan will be responsible for […]
Wakefern Food Corp. Announces Two C-Suite Promotions
Wakefern Food Corp., the nation’s largest retailer-owned cooperative, recently appointed Neil Falcone as CFO and Karen Meleta as chief communications officer. Its member companies own and operate supermarkets under the ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Dearborn Market, Gourmet Garage and Fairway Market banners. Falcone, formerly VP of ShopRite financial services (SFS) and corporate finance, […]
