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Harris Teeter President Antolock Retiring, DeBoer Named Successor

Matthews, North Carolina-based Harris Teeter today announced President Rod Antolock’s retirement, effective Feb. 1. He will be succeeded by Tammy DeBoer, currently Harris Teeter’s SVP of merchandising, operations and marketing. Antolock has been with the company almost 22 years. “Rod’s leadership has been instrumental to the growth and success of Harris Teeter for more than […]

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Brookshire Grocery Co. To Acquire Reasor’s 17 Oklahoma Stores

Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Reasor’s LLC and Texas-based Brookshire Grocery Co. announced Nov. 1 that they have entered into an agreement under which BGC will acquire Reasor’s 17 stores in Oklahoma. Reasor’s will be the newest banner of stores for the BGC family, which operates four others – Brookshire’s, Super 1 Foods, Fresh by Brookshire’s and Spring […]

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The Giant Co. To Donate 10,000 Turkeys To Partner Food Banks

Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based The Giant Co. is donating 10,000 turkeys to 27 partner food banks in advance of Thanksgiving. Turkeys will be donated across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia.  “At The Giant Co., we believe that Thanksgiving should be spent with families gathered around the table, enjoying a meal and creating memories, but we know […]

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Acosta Canada Appoints Industry Leader Ivany as President

Jacksonville, Florida-based Acosta, a global integrated sales and marketing services provider in the consumer packaged goods industry, has appointed Bill Ivany as president of Acosta Canada. He will report directly to Darian Pickett, CEO of North American sales for Acosta. Ivany has more than three decades of experience working extensively in operational management and sales roles in the […]

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Girl Crush Brands Introduces Sunlit Agave Wine Cocktails

Girl Crush Brands, a certified 100 percent women-owned and operated company out of Southern California, announced the introduction of Sunlit Agave Wine Cocktails, premium ready-to-drink cocktails made with 100 percent Blue Agave, real lime juice and natural flavors. New data shows that the wine cocktail space is one of the fastest growing areas in the […]

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Virtual Global Rally Encourages Independents To Embrace Opportunities

The Independent Grocers Alliance held its annual Global Rally virtually Tuesday from Geissler’s Supermarkets IGA in Somers, Connecticut. The popular event offered content for everyone in the grocery industry – from part-time seasonal workers to store owners, wholesalers, vendors and beyond. IGA President and CEO John Ross served as the emcee, covering topics such as e-commerce, […]

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NJFC Credits Membership For State’s Ban On Plastic Bags

Group also tracking gubernatorial, other races in November election by Eric Pereira / content creator Changes to grocery store checkout, specifically plastic bags, soon will be coming to the Garden State, according to Linda Doherty, president and CEO of the Trenton-based New Jersey Food Council. In May, the state will be banning single-use plastic and […]

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Wakefern Food Corp. Celebrates 75th Anniversary

Keasbey, New Jersey-based Wakefern Food Corp. marked its 75th anniversary during its annual meeting on Oct. 21, when executives paid tribute to the family-owned businesses that comprise the cooperative and drive its success. Chairman and CEO Joseph S. Colalillo, President and COO Joe Sheridan and EVP Chris Lane addressed Wakefern members, shareholders, staff and store management during the company’s meeting, […]