The recent Global Produce & Floral Show in Atlanta, Georgia, provided a platform for industry leaders to discuss the evolving landscape of the grocery industry. In a candid conversation with moderator Patrick Vizzone, Kroger Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen shed light on the dynamics shaping consumer behavior and the company’s strategic response. McMullen highlighted the […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, ShopRite
Cingari Family Markets To Celebrate Remodeled ShopRite In Brookfield, CT
Cingari Family Markets has debuted its renovated ShopRite at 143 Federal Road in Brookfield, Connecticut. A ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. Dec. 9 will mark the culmination of months of work on the store, which remained open during the remodeling. The public is invited to join the celebration – which will include local officials, community […]
Posted inFood Lion, Executive News, Southeast
Food Lion President Meg Ham To Retire In May
Ahold Delhaize USA has shared that Meg Ham, president of Food Lion, plans to retire May 2 after more than a decade at the helm of the North Carolina-based grocer and 35-plus years with the organization. Ahold Delhaize USA credited Ham for helping drive Food Lion’s growth, grounded in the brand’s heritage of customer service […]
Posted inExecutive News, Associated Grocers of New England, Northeast
AGNE Names Conley, Aguiar To New Company Positions
Associated Grocers of New England has promoted two executives – Joe Conley and Eric Aguiar – to new positions in the company. Joe Conley has been named VP of category management and procurement. In this role, Conley will lead the company’s efforts in optimizing product assortment, strengthening vendor partnerships and driving strategic procurement initiatives. His […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Northeast, Weis Markets
Weis Markets Promotes Several Executives
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has promoted several executives to new positions in the company. Doug Becker, previously director of meat merchandising, has been promoted to VP of fresh merchandising, while Angela Charnosky, senior director of enterprise services, has been named VP of enterprise services. Becker has more than 40 years of store-level and merchandising management experience. […]
Posted inKeHE Distributors, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
KeHE Distributors Releases 2025 Macro Trends
KeHE Distributors has identified five macro trends in the food and beverage industry for 2025, set to influence consumer shopping preferences and inform retailers’ product selections in the coming year. “The unifying theme across the five projected trends for 2025 is a proactive consumer approach to health, resulting in a preference for food products that […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National, Walmart
Walmart Begins Pilot Program With Aira To Help Blind Customers
Walmart has begun a partnership with Aira, a mobile application that connects members of the blind and low vision community with sighted interpreters, who communicate visual information. Using remote access to a phone camera or piece of wearable technology, Aira interpreters act as eyes inside the store. Walmart is offering the way-finding service free to […]
Posted inKeHE Distributors, Executive News, Midwest
KeHE Distributors Adds Uzzell To Board Of Directors
KeHE has added G. Scott Uzzell to its board of directors, effective immediately. Uzzell served as corporate VP and general manager of Nike North America and a member of the Nike Inc. executive operating team from June 2023 until November. Nike North America generates more than $21 billion in revenue, with 30,000 employees across all […]