Asheville, North Carolina-based Ingles Markets Inc. has announced the promotion of Patricia “Pat” E. Jackson to CFO. Jackson will replace Ronald B. Freeman, who recently retired as CFO after serving Ingles for 17 years. Jackson has been the company’s controller since she joined Ingles in 2010. Prior to that, she was the CFO of Sisters […]
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Publix VP Of Real Estate Strategy To Retire; New VP Announced
Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Super Markets has announced the retirement of Bob Balcerak, VP of real estate strategy, effective March 31. Balcerak began his Publix career in 1993 as a meat cutter in Orlando, Florida. After working in various positions within the meat department, in 1996 he was promoted to meat manager and in 1999 to assistant […]
Forever Oceans Announces Appointment Of Chief People Officer
Gainesville, Virginia-based Forever Oceans, an innovator in sustainable seafood, has announced Ashley Jean-Pierre as the company’s first chief people officer. The appointment comes as Forever Oceans has begun to build out its production capacity and enters a new growth phase following the concession for sustainable aquaculture in Brazil. Jean-Pierre will be reporting to Bill Bien. “I’m delighted to welcome […]
Farmer Focus Hires Fuchs As Chief People Officer
Harrisonburg, Virginia-based Farmer Focus has appointed Liz Fuchs as chief people officer. She will succeed the retiring VP of human resources, Roy Norville, who led the company through its early growth stage. “Liz joins Farmer Focus at a key time in our evolution and her experience and proven track record of leading companies through rapid growth will […]
ECRS Appoints Caroline Catoe As President
Boone, North Carolina-based ECRS and its board of directors has announced the appointment of Caroline Catoe to the position of president. She will succeed her father, Pete Catoe, the founder of ECRS, who has held the position for 32 years. Pete Catoe will retain the role of CEO and continue to act as the company […]
Hy-Vee Announces Expansion Into Louisville, KY
Hy-Vee Inc. has announced its plans to expand into Kentucky by releasing details about its first store opening in the state. The company has secured approximately 12 acres at the SouthPointe Commons retail and lifestyle center, located at 7405 Bardstown Road in Louisville. The company has submitted its initial plans to the city. The plans call […]
Southeastern Grocers Celebrates Supermarket Employee Day
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc. is celebrating Supermarket Employee Day on Feb. 22 to show appreciation for all of the invaluable services its employees and other supermarket employees have performed. FMI – The Food Industry Association, declared Feb. 22 as Supermarket Employee Day to recognize the hard work and dedication of food industry employees as they […]
Food Lion Donates 250K Meals On Supermarket Employee Day
Salisbury, North Carolina-based Food Lion is helping to provide 246,000 meals – three meals for a full day of nourishment on behalf of each of its 82,000 associates. The donation is to recognize Supermarket Employee Day, which is part of a national effort to honor frontline grocery workers. The donated meals will help Feeding America, […]
