Houma, Louisiana-based Circle the Wagon Group Purchasing Organization has named Dave McKelvey as its national director of sales. McKelvey brings experience and knowledge from more than 40 years in the grocery industry to the Circle the Wagons team. He started his grocery career early, growing up in a grocery family. He started his first paying […]
Category: Southeast
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Feature, Southeast
ECRS Helping Retailers Be Creative, Bold With CATAPULT
Western North Carolina-based ECRS is going into 2023 with a challenge for retailers: “Be Creative. Be Bold.” Much of the last two years have been a constant state of waiting, said Caroline Catoe, ECRS president. “Waiting for storms to pass or for the next storm to show. Waiting with uncertainty of what the future would […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Southeast
Protein Company Invests $20M Into Facility In Newbern, TN
Tyson Foods is investing more than $20 million into a Newbern, Tennessee, facility by expanding its production capabilities, building an employee wellness center and constructing an independent roadway for production transportation. “This project has already proven to be instrumental to facility performance, as we continue to meet increased demand for our Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm […]
Posted inAldi, Amazon Fresh, Corporate Store News, Southeast, Whole Foods
Aldi Opens Regional Distribution Center In Loxley, AL
Aldi unveiled its completed regional headquarters and distribution center in Loxley, Alabama, which will serve as many as 100 stores across the Gulf Coast. “At a time when inflation is putting pressure on American wallets, we believe our mission to save people money on the food and products they need is more important than ever,” said Heather […]
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 inIndependent Store News, Southeast
Rouses Markets Announces Plans For Store In Biloxi, MS
Schriever, Louisiana-based Rouses Markets has announced plans to open its first store in Biloxi, Mississippi. Donny Rouse, CEO, said that the company has agreed to lease space at 2348 Pass Road at the corner of Popps Ferry Road. The 60,000 square feet of space will undergo a comprehensive remodel, both interior and façade. “I know […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Feature, Southeast
SEG Chief Shares Keys To Weathering Industry Storms
“If you’re going through hell, keep going.” Southeastern Grocers President and CEO Anthony Hucker referenced the quote from Winston Churchill during his remarks at the recent FMI Midwinter Executive Conference in Orlando, Florida. Hucker shared photos from Mexico Beach, Florida, after Hurricane Michael made landfall as a Category 5 storm in October 2018. He noted […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
The Fresh Market Hires New VP, Merchandising Food Service
Greensboro, North Carolina-based The Fresh Market has hired Nathan Baldwin as VP of merchandising food service. In this new role, his responsibilities include overseeing a team and leading all the aspects of The Fresh Market’s new “kitchens” inclusive of design, workflow, operations, product selection, merchandising, profit and loss accountability. He will report directly to Dan Portnoy, CMO. […]