The NGA Show has announced the addition of a specialty food distributor Lipari Foods to its lineup. Lipari Foods, based in Warren, Michigan, will be making its NGA Show debut with a 30-by-50-foot showcase, featuring exclusive and national brands. “Our team has attended The NGA Show in the past as visitors with the goal to […]
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Posted inPublix Super Markets, Independent Store News, Southeast
Publix Charlotte Division VP To Retire, Successor Announced
After more than 47 years of service, Chuck Roskovich, Publix Super Markets Charlotte division VP, has announced his decision to retire March 31. With Roskovich’s retirement, Publix has announced the promotion of Joey Riddle to Charlotte Division VP. Roskovich began his Publix career in 1975 as a part-time front service clerk in Lauderhill, Florida. He […]
Posted inAmazon Fresh, Corporate Store News, H-E-B, National, Whole Foods
Amazon Falls To H-E-B As Preferred Grocery Retailer
Dunnhumby has released its sixth annual Retailer Preference Index, a nationwide study that examines the U.S. grocery market. Three years after the COVID-19 pandemic upturned the grocery industry, H-E-B has regained its leadership position from Amazon, with Costco following behind in second place. Amazon fell to third while Wegmans took the fourth spot for the third […]
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 with The Shelby Report, McDougall announced his intent to retire. He attributed the decision […]
Posted inDollar General, C-Store News, Midwest
Dollar General Celebrates Store Opening Milestone
Dollar General commemorated the grand opening of its 19,000th store Jan. 30 with a community celebration and $19,000 donation to a local elementary school in Joplin, Missouri. Customers also received complimentary company gift cards, tote bags and product samples. “Today marks an exciting milestone in Dollar General’s history as we open our 19,000th store,” said […]
Posted inCoborn's, Independent Store News, Midwest
Coborn’s Shares Company Leadership Appointments
St. Cloud, Minnesota-based Coborn’s has announced several promotions as the company prepares for its next phase of growth, including retail expansion and supply chain alignment. Matt Leiseth, the VP of operations and president of Hornbacher’s, has been promoted to SVP of operations. He will continue to lead all grocery store operations and will continue as […]
Posted inH-E-B, Innovator of the Year, Southwest
Community Involvement Stamped In H-E-B’s DNA
Community is of great importance to H-E-B. In fact, it’s in the company DNA to “give back and to make our communities better,” according to Winell Herron, group VP of public affairs, diversity and environmental affairs. “As passionate, committed and excited as we are about what we offer inside the four walls of our stores […]
Posted inExecutive News, Albertsons, Northeast
Bertram Joins As Founding Member Of Divert’s Advisory Board
West Concord, Massachusetts-based 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. “Nick is widely respected for his vision and leadership in the […]