Publix CEO Ed Crenshaw announced Friday four new officer positions, effective April 1. The new officer positions are in corporate purchasing and manufacturing. In corporate purchasing, Dave Bornmann will be promoted to SVP. Bornmann began his career at Publix in 1983 as a computer programmer. He was promoted to strategic project manager in 1992 and […]
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Posted in, Executive News, Southeast
Jones Takes On President’s Role At BI-LO
Anthea Jones, industry veteran and longtime BI-LO employee, has stepped into the role of president. He also is serving as SVP of operations for BI-LO. Jones succeeds former President and CEO Michael Byars who, according to BI-LO’s Facebook page, is now the chairman of board for BI-LO Charities. No official public announcement has been made […]
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Publix Carrying VitaPizza
The new 190-calorie VitaPizza frozen pizza from Vitalicious is now available at Publix Super Markets. At 190 calories, the VitaPizza has a thin and crispy crust and just the right amount of toppings, a news release says. VitaPizza has no artificial ingredients or preservatives, contains whole grains, 2.5-3g of fat, 15-16g of protein, 19g of […]
Posted in, New Products, Southeast
Glory Foods Debuts New Meat Products
Glory Foods and Monogram Foods have introduced new meat products, Glory Foods Cocktail Links and Glory Foods Smoked Sausage, both of which are flavored Southern-style. Monogram Food Solutions, a leading manufacturer of packaged meats based in Memphis, Tenn., is producing and marketing these products on behalf of Glory Foods. Glory Foods Cocktail Links are made […]
Posted in, Market Profile, Southeast
Alabama 2013: Changes To State’s SNAP, Disaster Response And Healthcare
by Kristen Cloud/staff writer Alabama has more to celebrate than the Crimson Tide’s recent BCS National Championship. While the tough times are certainly not over for the state or the country, forecasts indicate that the Alabama economy will continue to experience modest improvement in 2013. The state’s unemployment rate of 7.5 is below the 7.8 […]
Posted in, Beverage News, Center Store, Southeast
Report: Grocery Store Wine Sales In Tenn. At Critical Juncture
The bill to change the Tennessee law that restricts wine sales reaches a critical juncture this week. The Memphis Business Journal reports that Tennessee lawmakers in both House and Senate committees will hear a bill that will allow wine to be sold in supermarkets. The bill could hang on a single vote. “It could fall […]
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Winn-Dixie Leases Former Bruno’s Location In Birmingham
Winn-Dixie has finalized a lease in the former Bruno’s location in the Inverness Corners shopping center in Birmingham, Ala. The Birmingham Business Journal reports that, after more than a year of negotiations, the grocery chain signed a 20-year lease Tuesday for about 54,000 s.f. in the center at the intersection of U.S. 280 and Valleydale […]
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Food City Launches New Technology For Shoppers
Food City has launched several new programs designed to bring added value and convenience to its customers. Among the newest features is the e-ValuCard Savers, which allows shoppers to electronically download manufacturers coupons from the company’s website to their ValuCard. “We are certainly excited to be able to provide our loyal customers with added savings […]