Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Co. has named Glennis Harris as SVP of customer experience, effective March 22. Harris succeeds John Ponnett, who is retiring from the company on April 2. As SVP of customer experience, Harris will oversee all stores and the company’s e-commerce fulfillment centers as well as asset protection and safety, delivery operations and store […]
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Weis Markets Promotes Greg Zeh To SVP And Chief Information Officer
Weis Markets has promoted Greg Zeh to SVP and chief information officer. Zeh joined Weis Markets as VP and CIO in 2016. Since then, he has overseen the reorganization of its information technology (IT) department at a time of significant growth. He also led the development and implementation of IT solutions, which generated business value […]
In Remembrance: Duff Had Long, Successful Career With C&H Sugar Co.
Friends and family are mourning the passing of longtime Illuminator William “Bill” Michael Duff, 72, who died March 2, 2021, at home with his wife of 47 years, Paula, holding his hand. According to the obituary provided by his family, Mr. Duff was born on Dec. 2, 1948, in Alameda, California, the youngest of four […]
SpartanNash Appoints Monaco Among Finance Team Transitions
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 […]
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 […]
