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People To Watch: Tiffany Crandell, Mars Wrigley Territory Sales Manager

The Shelby Report and The Grocery Group have partnered on this series entitled People to Watch to focus on current and future leadership in the grocery industry. In this installment, The Grocery Group Founder and CEO Cindy Sorensen interviews Tiffany Crandell, territory sales manager, Mars Wrigley Confectionery.   Tell me a little bit about you […]

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Kroger’s Kelley: We Have Work To Do In Competitive Houston Market

Expect to see The Kroger Co. Houston Division team members take on more leadership roles outside the company. Other changes are coming, too, including more emphasis on diversified marketing and community engagement in the Houston area. Joe Kelley, who is president of the division, laid out some of the adjustments Kroger will make as he […]

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Beauty By H-E-B With Trained Advisors Added In San Antonio Store

H-E-B launched its first Beauty by H-E-B department in San Antonio on Nov. 8. The retailer says it is a highly-curated department with an expanded selection of brands and an experienced team of trained “beauty advisors” to provide expert advice and customer service. “Beauty by H-E-B provides that oasis within the store where the customer […]

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Katz Named Chairman, CEO Of Allegiance/Foodtown

Daniel Katz has been elected by the board of managers of Allegiance Retail Services LLC and the board of directors of Foodtown Inc. to serve as the chairman and CEO of Allegiance and Foodtown. Katz is co-president and CEO of PSK Operating LLC, a longtime member of Allegiance and Foodtown, which through affiliated companies own […]

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Better ‘N Peanut Butter Brand Expands Under New Ownership

Southampton, New York-based Wonder Natural Foods Corp., a producer of low-fat, low-calorie peanut spreads under the registered trademarked brand name Better ‘n Peanut Butter, is under new ownership, which has  a focus on increasing distribution of the peanut spread products. In 2018, Wickapogue Management LLC acquired Wonder Natural Foods Corp. and has since established several initiatives focused on developing new product innovation strategies […]

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Sam’s Club Leader Furner To Take Helm Of Walmart U.S.

On Nov. 1, John Furner will become president and CEO of Walmart U.S., following Greg Foran’s five years in the role. Furner will report to Doug McMillon, president and CEO of Walmart Inc. in Bentonville, Arkansas. Foran, who has accepted the role of CEO for Air New Zealand Ltd., will stay on with Walmart through […]

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Conagra Brands Set To Showcase New Snacks At NACS Show

Chicago-based Conagra Brands Inc. will be bringing a lineup of its snacks to the 2019 NACS Show, presented by the National Association of Convenience Stores, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta Oct. 2-4. According to IRI data, Conagra Brands’ $2 billion snacks business is one of the largest and fastest-growing in the food […]

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Red Thread Coffee Co. Relaunches With A New CEO

Red Thread Coffee Co., the women-founded and women run company that makes the only cold brew where the entire line is certified organic, Fair Trade and single origin with no sugar or additives, is relaunching under new CEO Kelly Reilly, an industry veteran with more than 20 years of experience. Red Thread also launched a […]