GetUpside has hired retail technology sales expert Jen Millard as chief revenue officer. She will lead the new Austin, Texas, office. Millard has 30 years’ experience in the retail and financial services sectors. She has held leadership roles with MasterCard and Truaxis as well as retailers like Saks and Bed Bath & Beyond. Millard has […]
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Seattle’s Central Co-Op Hires Catherine Cleveland As CEO
The board of trustees for Seattle-based Central Co-op has hired Catherine Willis Cleveland as CEO. Central Co-op, a community-owned natural foods cooperative, is a full-service grocery store dedicated to sustainable practices and the Washington food economy. It sells organic produce, humanely raised meat and wild seafood, a large selection of bulk goods and herbs, an […]
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Perdue Farms Recognized By 2020 Women On Boards
Perdue Farms has been recognized by the 2020 Women on Boards, a national organization that aims to boost female representation on corporate boards to 20 percent or greater by the year 2020. Perdue is recognized for leadership in gender diversity on the board of directors with its 2018 “W” (Winning) Company Award. Fifty-six percent of […]
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Shipt Names Kelly Caruso CEO To Succeed Founder Bill Smith
Shipt, a same-day delivery service and marketplace, has named Kelly Caruso as CEO, succeeding founder Bill Smith, who will continue to serve as an advisor to the company. Caruso has more than 25 years of retail experience, holding roles from the stores to supply chain and merchandising. Most recently, Caruso was SVP-hardlines at Target, responsible […]
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Price Chopper Enterprises Promotes Casie Broker To CMO
Price Chopper Enterprises (PCE) in Overland Park, Kansas, has promoted of Casie Broker to CMO. Broker has been with the PCE for the past eight years, most recently as VP of marketing. In her new role, her responsibilities expand to include all Price Chopper brand marketing and IT-related marketing activities. Her most recent accomplishments include successfully […]
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Lily’s Sweets To Debut New Look And New Treats Without Added Sugar
Boulder, Colorado-based Lily’s Sweets, known for its no added sugar products, has announced growth plans for 2019 that include a new logo and packaging, the addition of eight new products and a new marketing campaign. This follows a year of growth for the brand, including doubling the size of its business. The new packaging and products will […]
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Natalie’s Juice Co. Launches New Holistic Juice Line
Fort Pierce, Florida-based Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Co. is launching a new line of cold-pressed juices that feature new functional and holistic properties. The three new juices represent the next generation of Natalie’s juices and were brought to market after six-months of streamlined development. Specifically formulated with functional botanicals, traditional spices and superfood ingredients, the […]
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Virginia Beach Store Manager Named Food Lion’s Best For 2018
In recognition of her commitment to her community and the leadership she has shown for her team of associates, Annette Johnson was named Food Lion’s Ralph W. Ketner Store Manager of the Year on Feb. 7 at the company’s headquarters in Salisbury, North Carolina. Johnson is the store manager at the Food Lion located at […]