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URM Stores’ Linda Wilson Retires, Elle Bartch Appointed VP Of Human Resources

Linda Wilson, VP of human resources for URM Stores, recently retired. A 39-year company veteran, Wilson helped develop and establish the culture of the Spokane, Washington-based URM, while assisting member owners, the company says. Wilson started her career at URM in 1980, working as a route salesperson in the HBC department, before becoming the receptionist. […]

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Meijer Chooses Rubino To Lead Its New Woodward Corner Market

Meijer has tapped Natalie Rubino, store director of the Meijer Supercenter on Coolidge in Royal Oak, Michigan, to lead its new neighborhood grocery store called Woodward Corner Market. The store will open in the Woodward Corners by Beaumont development at Thirteen Mile Road and Woodward Avenue in Royal Oak. “I live and breathe this community […]

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People To Watch: Kroger’s Assistant Category Manager Marie Otto

The Shelby Report and The Grocery Group have introduced a new series entitled People to Watch that focuses on current and future leadership in the grocery industry. In this installment, The Grocery Group Founder and CEO Cindy Sorensen interviews Marie Otto, assistant category manager for deli occasions, Kroger. Sorensen’s questions are in bold.   Tell […]

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IRMA’s Dawood Receives FMI’s 2019 MacManus Award

The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) has recognized Tanya Triche Dawood, VP and general counsel for the Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA), as its 2019 Donald H. MacManus Award recipient for her achievements in public and regulatory affairs. Dawood received the award Aug. 13 at FMI’s State Issues Retreat, an annual event that brings together food retail […]

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Albertsons Names Davidson President Of Its Portland, Oregon, Division

Albertsons Cos. has named Gineal Davidson president of its Portland, Oregon, division, which operates more than 140 stores in Oregon and Washington. She succeeds Greg McNiff, who was named president of Stater Bros. Markets in Southern California. Davidson started with Albertsons 30 years ago as a courtesy clerk in Boulder, Colorado, and was quickly promoted […]

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Kroger Names Hostetler New Nashville Division President

The Kroger Co. has named Sonya Hostetler president of the Nashville division, effective Aug. 1. She succeeds Zane Day, who previously announced his plans to retire from the company after nearly 45 years of service. “We’re pleased to welcome Sonya to the Kroger family of companies,” said Mike Donnelly, Kroger’s EVP and COO. “Sonya is a well-respected leader in the […]

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Margaret Hardin Joins NACS As Grassroots Manager

Margaret Hardin has joined Alexandria, Virginia-based National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) as its grassroots manager. In this role she will manage and oversee NACS’ grassroots initiatives including Day on the Hill and NACS In Store. She also will coordinate grassroots outreach to members and focus on growing their political engagement. Prior to joining NACS, […]

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Tops Taps Its Third Woman For Warehouse Leadership Role

Williamsville, New York-based Tops Friendly Markets has named Kelly Quigley GM of its Tops Grocery Distribution Center. Quigley becomes the third woman Tops has named to oversee a warehouse facility. In June, Tops announced the promotion of Sandy Macpeek to the role of GM of the Tops Frozen Distribution Facility in West Seneca, New York. […]