More than 300 people lined up before dawn on June 12 to be among the first to check out their new Rouses Market in Gulfport, Mississippi, the Thibodaux, Louisiana-based grocer says. Doors opened at 6:55 a.m., and the shoppers were greeted by cheering team members and company leaders who offered a big “Welcome to Rouses” […]
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Hugo’s Promotes Winges, Hires Lorton As Store Director
Hugo’s Family Marketplace has promoted Kristen Winges to deli director. Winges will oversee deli operations for all Hugo’s Family Marketplace locations. Winges brings more than 20 years of experience to the role. She has been working with Hugo’s in the deli for 12 years and has previous experience with Bill’s Supervalu in Milbank, South Dakota. […]
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Dash In C-Stores Owner Wills Group Opens New HQ In Maryland
Dash In convenience stores owner The Wills Group has opened a new headquarters in La Plata, Maryland. The 45,000-s.f. building was fully renovated to support the company’s commitment to expansion in the Mid-Atlantic region for its businesses, which also include Splash In ECO Car Washes and SMO Motor Fuels. “Since 1926, The Wills Group has […]
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Governor Signs Legislation Allowing Beer-To-Go Sales In Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott on June 15 signed into law House Bill 1545, which allows beer-to-go sales for craft breweries in the state of Texas. The bill also extends the operations of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission and reduces regulations on the beer and wine industry. The governor hosted the bill signing at Austin Beerworks and […]
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Hot Sauce Maker Cholula Names New CEO, Other Top Executives
Cholula, a producer and distributor of hot sauce, has appointed a new senior leadership team to drive growth. Maura Mottolese has been appointed CEO of the company with U.S. headquarters in New York. She brings more than two decades of experience in the food and beverage industry, most recently serving as CEO of Tate’s Bake […]
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Ahold Delhaize’s Stop & Shop, Giant Food Banners To Get New Leaders
Ahold Delhaize USA has announced leadership changes at Stop & Shop and Giant Foods. Mark McGowan, president of Stop & Shop, has made the decision to leave the organization. McGowan will remain with Stop & Shop through year-end, at the company’s request, to ensure a seamless transition. Gordon Reid, president of Giant Food, will become […]
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AFS’ Obray: To Quote One Well-Known Entrepreneur, ‘Stasis Is Death’
Bob Obray calls himself an accountant. The SVP and CFO at Associated Foods Stores (AFS) in Salt Lake City also is a student of (other) successful people in business. He shared some of the lessons he’s learned from what they’ve had to say with those attending ROFDA’s Spring Conference in Stowe, Vermont, in May. He […]
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Retail Business Services Opens New Quincy, Mass., Technology Office
Retail Business Services (RBS) celebrated the opening of a new technology office with the gathering of elected officials, business leaders and other dignitaries in Quincy, Massachusetts, on June 17. The building houses 200 information technology associates and an innovation lab that provides technology services for the local brands of Ahold Delhaize USA, including Stop & […]