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Buehler’s Names Bidinger VP, Expands Responsibilities

Rich Bidinger has been promoted to VP of construction, real estate and store operations support for Wooster, Ohio-based Buehler’s Fresh Foods. In this expanded role, he will oversee those areas as well as store repair and maintenance, acquisition candidates and be responsible for all in-store leasing. Bidinger was originally hired in 1976 as a grocery […]

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SpartanNash Welcomes Chance As VP Of Communications

SpartanNash, headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has appointed Adrienne Chance as VP of communications. She will lead the vision, strategy and implementation of SpartanNash’s approach to purpose-driven internal and external communications, reporting to President and CEO Tony Sarsam. Additionally, she will oversee government and corporate affairs responsibilities and serve as executive director of the SpartanNash Foundation. “Communication […]

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Vital Farms Appoints Joanne Bal To Executive Role

Austin, Texas-based Vital Farms, a Certified B Corp. that offers a range of ethically produced pasture-raised foods nationwide, has appointed Joanne Bal to general counsel, corporate secretary and head of environmental, social and governance, effective April 26. In this newly-created role, Bal will be responsible for legal strategy and compliance, as well as leading Vital […]

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Casey’s Hires Suarez As Chief Information Security Officer

Ankeny, Iowa-based Casey’s General Stores has hired Paul Suarez as chief information security officer. This is a newly created role that will lead the cybersecurity team at the fourth largest convenience retailer. Suarez will report to Chief Information Officer Adrian Butler. “Paul’s longtime retailer experience paired with his cybersecurity expertise will take Casey’s security strategy […]

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Coca-Cola Co. Promotes Douglas; Elects 2 Other Officers

The Atlanta, Georgia-based Coca-Cola Co. has named Monica Howard Douglas as SVP and general counsel. Douglas is a 17-year veteran of the company who most recently served as chief compliance officer and associate general counsel for the North America operating unit. In her new role, she will oversee the company’s global legal function, reporting to […]

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Daulby Joins Consumer Brands Association Senior Leadership Team

Jen Daulby is joining the Consumer Brands Association senior leadership team as SVP of government affairs. She most recently served as the minority staff director for the Committee on House Administration and previously held multiple roles on Capitol Hill and with two consumer-facing Fortune 500 companies. “Jen is a smart, pragmatic and results-oriented professional with profound experience navigating the most complex regulatory, legal […]

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SpartanNash Announces Tayebi As Chief Strategy Officer

SpartanNash announced that Masiar Tayebi joined the company as EVP and chief strategy officer, effective April 19. Tayebi has more than 20 years of experience connecting strategy, technology and innovation to drive growth and transformational change. Prior to joining the company, Tayebi was global head of corporate strategy and business development at Whirlpool Corp., as […]