Posted inBeverage News, Executive News, Home Page Slider, Southeast

Coke Florida Names Radtke VP, Chief Of Staff

Coca-Cola Beverages Florida LLC has named Karla Radtke as VP and chief of staff to Chairman and CEO Troy Taylor. Radtke has held a variety of roles across the Coca-Cola system for nearly 30 years. Her experience includes tenure with Coca-Cola Enterprises, Coca-Cola Refreshments and Coca-Cola North America in sales, sales operations, marketing, commercial operations […]

Posted inHome Page Slider, Executive News, Northeast

Eggland’s Best CEO Lanktree To Retire, Misialek Named Successor

Malvern, Pennsylvania-based Eggland’s Best CEO Charlie Lanktree has announced plans to retire after having served the company for 32 years. As part of the final steps of a successful transition plan put in place several years ago, Kurt Misialek will be adding CEO to his current role as president of the company, effective Jan. 1. “It has been a […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Executive News, Home Page Latest News, The Kroger Co., West

Smart & Final Names Drew President As Hirz Announces Retirement

Commerce, California-based Smart & Final has named Scott Drew its new president after Dave Hirz, current president and CEO, announced his retirement. Hirz has been with Smart & Final for almost 12 years. His retirement will be effective Feb. 1. Drew has been with the company since March 2010, serving as chief operating officer since June […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Executive News, Home Page Slider, West

Former Walmart And Ahold Delhaize Exec Shaw Joins Farmstead

Burlingame, California-based Farmstead, the first online grocer to offer fresh groceries delivered for free, has hired former Walmart and Ahold/Peapod executive John Shaw as head of supply. In this role, Shaw leads merchandising, sourcing and supply chain activities. Shaw has more than 10 years of experience leading large teams for two major retailers and an […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Executive News, Home Page Latest News, Southwest

Kroger Promotes Gump As President Of Houston Division

The Kroger Co. has promoted Laura Gump to president of its Houston, Texas, division. The former VP of merchandising for the division succeeds Joe Kelley, who was recently named president of King Soopers.  “Laura has tremendous experience in the grocery and retail industries,” said Valerie Jabbar, Kroger’s SVP of retail operations. “Her ability to build high-performing […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, Home Page Latest News, Midwest

Following Retirements, Hy-Vee Names New President, Makes Additional Changes

As two top Hy-Vee executives retire, the retailer has named a new president in addition to making other changes to its leadership team. Randy Edeker, who had served as president, CEO and chairman, will maintain two of his roles as Jeremy Gosch takes over the duties of president and chief operating officer. Hy-Vee recognized the […]

Posted inPublix Super Markets, Executive News, Home Page Latest News, Independent Store News, Southeast

Publix Remembers Carol Jenkins Barnett

Carol Jenkins Barnett, 65, former chair and president of Publix Super Markets Charities and daughter of company founder, George W. Jenkins, died Dec. 8 in her home. She was surrounded by her family. Jenkins Barnett had been diagnosed in 2016 with younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Born Sept. 30, 1956, and raised in Lakeland, Florida, she began […]