Laurel Grocery Co.’s philosophy is “Think Retail,” which channels the sentiment from a statement on the original order guides from 1922: “A successful business is a business that helps others succeed.” Laurel’s mission was to help smaller, privately-owned businesses thrive against chain grocery stores. A hundred years later, that mission continues today. And it’s among […]
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Laurel Grocery Marks Century Of Serving Independents
Laurel Grocery Co. is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2022 and has been named The Shelby Report’s Wholesaler of the Year for its Midwest and Southeast regions. Winston Griffin, chairman and CEO of the London, Kentucky-based wholesaler – and G.W. Sr.’s grandson – shared some of the company’s history with The Shelby Report. “It all […]
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Allegiance Retail Services Establishes Memorial Scholarship
Iselin, New Jersey-based Allegiance Retail Services has established a scholarship program in memory of Robert Powell, an industry veteran who passed away in 2021. The scholarship helps fund students’ pursuit of a post-secondary education at a college or professional school in the U.S. The fund benefited from donations received at the ARS 10th Annual Member Golf Outing, […]
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SpartanNash Names New EVP, Chief Strategy, Information Officer
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has promoted Masiar Tayebi to EVP, chief strategy and information officer. Tayebi was hired in April 2021 as EVP, chief strategy officer. “SpartanNash is more focused than ever on being the most customer-focused, innovative food solutions company,” said Tony Sarsam, CEO. “Our innovation through technology goes hand-in-hand with the overall strategy of the company, making Masiar […]
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Laurel Grocery Named Wholesaler Of The Year, Celebrates Anniversary
London, Kentucky-based Laurel Grocery has been named The Shelby Report of the Southeast and The Shelby Report of the Midwest’s 2022 Wholesaler of the Year. The wholesaler is also celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2022. Join us in the pages that follow as we learn about its history and how it serves independent grocers today. To […]
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Hormel Foods Appoints Aakre As SVP Of Brand Fuel
Austin, Minnesota-based Hormel Foods Corporation has appointed Scott Aakre as SVP of brand fuel. Aakre’s appointment follows the company’s announcement of an operating model evolution that includes a new retail segment, powered by a brand fuel center of excellence. Brand Fuel will be the hub for innovation, consumer and shopper insights, brand diagnostics and supporting technology […]
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UNFI Names Horvath As Chief Supply Chain Transformation Officer
Providence, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods has named Erin Horvath as chief supply chain transformation officer, a new role that will help build its transformation agenda and future capabilities, drive value creation for shareholders and create an improving experience for customers and suppliers. Horvath assumes the role on Oct. 17 and will report to Sandy Douglas, […]
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Hormel Foods Names Larson As SVP, Human Resources
Austin, Minnesota-based Hormel Foods Co. has promoted Katie Larson as SVP of human resources. Larson assumes responsibility for leading the global human resources function at the company, bringing more than 20 years of experience in human resources leadership at Hormel Foods. Hormel Foods employs more than 20,000 employees around the globe and has been recognized as a […]