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Anchored In Eclectic Portland Area, Oregon’s Supermarket Industry Surging

The supermarket industry in Oregon has been experiencing consistent growth, projected to reach an estimated $11.7 billion this year. Contributing factors include population increases in key market segments and changing demographics. The Portland area remains one of the strongest in the state and often ranks among the top 20 grocery markets in the country. The […]

Posted inProduce News, News, Stater Bros. Markets, West

Stater Bros. Markets Expands Partnership With IFCO

Stater Bros. Markets, the largest privately-owned supermarket chain in Southern California, has expanded its long-term partnership with IFCO, a global leader in reusable packaging solutions for fresh food. As part of the multi-year agreement, Stater Bros. will broaden its use of IFCO reusable packaging containers (RPCs) across a wider range of fresh fruits and vegetables. […]

Posted inExecutive News, Associated Food Stores, News, West, Wholesaler/Distributor News

AFS Shares Executive Promotions As White Prepares For New URM Role

Following the news that EVP and COO Roger White will be leaving the company in June to become the next CEO of URM Stores Inc., Salt Lake City-based Associated Food Stores (AFS) has announced the promotions of three executives. The appointments, which will take effect following White’s departure, include: Glen Keysaw will become EVP of […]

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Heritage Grocers Group Appoints Ingraffia As Chief Transformation Officer

Frank Ingraffia, CEO of Tony’s Fresh Market chain, has added Heritage Grocers Group’s chief transformation officer role to his duties and will work among the company’s offices in Chicago, Dallas and Ontario, California. He will report to Heritage Grocers Group Chairman and CEO Suzy Monford. Heritage’s transformation office was created in December as the company […]