Posted inExecutive News, Albertsons, West

Industry Leader Named To The Save Mart Companies’ Board

TheĀ SaveĀ MartĀ Companies, a Modesto, California-based company, has appointed industry veteranĀ Robert “Bob”Ā G. MillerĀ to its board of directors. “Bob’s expertise and passion for the grocery industry is legendary along with his unparalleled track record of being a growth-focused leader,” saidĀ Shane Sampson, executive chairman of the board, The Save Mart Companies. “For decades, Bob has built great companies by […]

Posted inGelson's, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Executive News, West

Bagan Begins Role As Gelson’s President, CEO

Encino, California-based Gelson’s has promoted John Bagan to president and CEO, following the departure of Rob McDougall, who retired after 15 years with Gelson’s at the end of the year. In a Sept. 9 internal email to Gelson’s employees that he shared withĀ The Shelby Report, McDougall announced his intent to retire. He attributed the decision […]

Posted inExecutive News, Albertsons, Northeast

Bertram Joins As Founding Member Of Divert’s Advisory Board

West Concord, Massachusetts-basedĀ Divert Inc. has appointed Nicholas Bertram as the founding member of its advisory board. Bertram brings more than 20 years of experience in the retail industry, most recently as the president of The Giant Company, a subsidiary of Royal Ahold Delhaize N.V.Ā  ā€œNick is widely respected for his vision and leadership in the […]

Posted inFood Industry Hall of Fame, Albertsons, Southeast, The Kroger Co.

ā€˜It’s A Simple Business, We Just Try To Make It Hard’

Rodney ā€œRodā€ Antolock, former president of Harris Teeter and a vital part of the company for two decades before retiring in early 2022, has been inducted into The Shelby Report’s Food Industry Hall of Fame.Ā  Antolock joined Harris Teeter in 2000. At the time, he was the division president for Albertsons in San Antonio, according […]

Posted inAssociation News, Albertsons, National

Association Elects New Board Members At Conference

FMI – The Food Industry AssociationĀ announced its 2023 board of directors elected at its annualĀ Midwinter Executive ConferenceĀ in Orlando, Florida. The new slate will guide the implementation of FMI’s 2023-approved strategic plan during a time of rapidly evolving industry challenges and opportunities and reflects the breadth of the product supplier and retailer/wholesaler communities. The outgoing board […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Albertsons, West

Albertsons Cos. Proceeds With Payment Of Special Dividend

Boise, Idaho-basedĀ Albertsons Companies has announced that the Washington Supreme Court has denied a motion by the attorney general of Washington to hear an appeal from the trial court’s denial of its request to enjoin the company from paying its previously announced $6.85 per common share special dividend. The special dividend was first scheduled to be […]

Posted inCenter Store, Albertsons, West

Albertsons Cos. Launches Competition For Emerging Brands

Boise, Idaho-basedĀ Albertsons Cos. has announced its first Albertsons Cos. Innovation Launchpad competition in search of small and independent brands representing emerging food, beverage and pet products. With this competition, Albertsons Cos. is giving businesses the opportunity to apply and compete live March 8 at theĀ Natural Products Expo WestĀ in California. A panel of judges will evaluate […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Executive News, Southeast

Upshop Adds Two Industry Executives To Leadership Team

Tampa, Florida-based Upshop has added two industry executives to its leadership team. The technology firm named Ryan Voorhees as COO and Mark Hawthorne as chief innovation and strategy officer. The former Albertsons and Safeway executives have experience leveraging technology, data science, analytics and business process improvements to transform the grocery shopping experience.Ā  ā€œTechnology built to […]