Chicago Meat Authority’s HACCP/SQF coordinator, Liang Bennett, is one of the 30 people under the age of 30 to be recognized as someone who has demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities in the meat processing industry by the International Production & Processing Expo and the North American Meat Institute. Bennett, who earned a master’s degree from Illinois […]
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Former Vons President Lori Raya Named CMMO At SpartanNash
Lori Raya will become the new chief merchandising and marketing officer (CMMO) for SpartanNash, effective Feb. 18. Raya joins SpartanNash following a 31-year career with Safeway/Albertsons, most recently serving as division president of Albertsons from 2015-18 following her role as division president of Vons in Southern California. In her most recent role, Raya led the […]
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RetailMeNot Inc. Promotes Tarleton To CEO; Founder And CEO Cunningham To Serve As Chairman
Austin, Texas-based RetailMeNot Inc. has promoted Marissa Tarleton to CEO, effective Jan. 7. Tarleton has served as chief marketing officer of RetailMeNot since 2015, leading the company’s brand, consumer and B2B marketing and communications initiatives, driving significant transformation for the business. Cotter Cunningham, founder and CEO, will move into a chairman role. He also will take on a new […]
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California Grocers Association Names Kelly Ash VP, Government Relations
The Sacramento-based California Grocers Association (CGA) has named Kelly Ash as VP of government relations, effective Jan. 3. In this position, Ash will serve as the association’s chief lobbyist and be responsible for managing all aspects of CGA’s advocacy efforts. She will represent CGA member companies on strategic advocacy efforts before the State Legislature, regulatory […]
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She Beverage Co. Inc. On Cusp Of IPO
Financial experts are predicting capital growth as Palmdale, California-based She Beverage Co. qualifies and potentially goes directly to NASDAQ. With four locations including its corporate offices, two warehouses, a brewery and manufacturing site, the She Brand is also currently building on 100 acres and acquiring additional space for manufacturing. CEO and Master Brander Lupe Rose has set […]
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IDDBA Will Welcome A New VP Of Marketing This Month
Whitney Atkins will join the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) as its VP of marketing on Nov. 27. She will lead the marketing team responsible for telling the story of the association and driving member engagement. “I look forward to joining the IDDBA team, serving our industry and providing resources to our membership that […]
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BJ’s Appoints Domino’s Pizza Executive To Board Of Directors
BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings Inc. has named Judy Werthauser, EVP and chief people officer at Domino’s Pizza Inc., to the company’s board of directors effective immediately. The company also announced that Christopher J. Stadler is leaving the board. Stadler, a managing partner at CVC, joined the board in 2011. “We’re pleased to add Judy to our […]
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Coca-Cola Leadership Changes Include New President And COO
The Coca-Cola Co. is making a number of changes to its top leadership, including electing a new president and chief operating officer and implementing a succession plan for its chief financial officer. The board of directors elected Brian Smith to serve as president and COO, effective Jan. 1. He will report to James Quincey, the […]