SpartanNash Co. on Tuesday announced the promotion of Larry Pierce to EVP of merchandising and marketing, effective July 29. Mr. Pierce has an extensive 35-year career in the food and beverage industry, most recently serving the company as interim EVP of merchandising and marketing since August 2013 and as VP of center store merchandising since […]
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Meijer Opens New Supercenter In Marysville, Ohio
Meijer opened a supercenter store on July 31 in Marysville, Ohio. The opening of the 190,000-s.f. store at 930 Coleman’s Crossing Blvd. created more than 270 new jobs. “The Ohio market continues to be a very important growth area for us, and this new supercenter reinforces our commitment to meeting the needs of families by […]
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Kraft Promotes Ridenour To VP Of Industry Development
Kraft Foods Group’s Mike Ridenour has been appointed customer VP (CVP) of industry development, effective immediately. He takes over the role from Omar Khalaf, who recently was named Kraft’s customer VP of club business. Ridenour began his career in the food industry 29 years ago with Kraft Foods, working out of Atlanta. During his career, […]
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Festival Foods’ Skogen Is Wisconsin Grocer Of The Year
On July 28, the Wisconsin Grocers Association (WGA) presented Mark Skogen, president and CEO of Festival Foods, with the state’s 2014 Grocer of the Year award. WGA President and CEO Brandon Scholz, Supervalu’s Jeff McClure (who nominated Skogen for the award) and Marlin Greenfield of Festival Foods worked together to ensure the award was a surprise. Skogen is […]
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Kroger Ratifies Agreement With UFCW 75 For Cincinnati, Dayton Workers
The Kroger Co.’s Cincinnati/Dayton division associates working at Kroger stores in metro and surrounding areas have ratified a new labor agreement with UFCW Local 75. It merges the formerly separate Cincinnati and Dayton contracts. Kroger says the new agreement is mutually beneficial to both its associates and the company, making transfers and promotions across boundaries […]
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Cowley’s Piggly Wiggly In Milton Purchases Edgerton Store
Jason and Angie Cowley, current operators of Cowley’s Piggly Wiggly in Milton, Wis., have signed an agreement to purchase the Edgerton Piggly Wiggly store from Dave and Sandy Kotwitz, who plan to retire. The transaction is set to close Sept. 27, according to Piggly Wiggly Midwest. Dave Kotwitz, who has been operating the Edgerton Piggly […]
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Supervalu Earnings Reflect Strength Of Save-A-Lot Brand
Supervalu on Thursday reported total sales of $5.23 billion in the first quarter of fiscal year 2015 vs. $5.24 billion in the same period a year ago. The Minneapolis-based company’s Save-A-Lot banner saw strong sales, while its independent business segment sales decreased 2.6 percent. First quarter Save-A-Lot net sales were $1.35 billion vs, $1.27 billion […]
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Winner Of Piggly Wiggly Jingle Contest Named
From May 5-31, Piggly Wiggly was on the lookout for a fresh take on its long-time “Piggly Wiggly, Shop the Pig!” jingle. It reached out to employees as well as customers to submit their own version of the catchy tune. The company said it was an ideal time to switch up the jingle, and with sponsor […]