Cathy Heathscott has been promoted to deli-bakery supervisor for Edwards Food Giant stores in Arkansas. In addition, Steve Edwards Jr. has joined the family owned company as special projects manager. Heathscott started her career with the Edwards family of stores in 2011 as a deli team member and soon was promoted to deli-bakery manager for […]
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Krasdale Chief Merchandising Officer Takes On Expanded Role
Dennis Hickey, chief merchandising officer of Krasdale Foods, now is running day-to-day operations in Florida, managing merchandising for both the area’s Bravo stores and Krasdale’s Beta II marketing office, located in Miami, Florida. Hickey, who joined the company seven years ago, adds the Florida operation to his ongoing responsibilities, which include managing procurement and merchandising for all of Krasdale’s […]
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WAFC Elects Safeway, Food 4 Less Execs To Its Board
The Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC) has elected Kevin Lovell, SVP of operations for Safeway Northern California, and Mike Servold, VP of merchandising for Food 4 Less/Foods Co., to its board of directors during its annual January meeting in La Quinta, California. “We are so excited to welcome two of the most talented grocery […]
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J&J Family Of Farms Makes Four Management Team Promotions
J&J Family of Farms is making several changes to its key leadership team. Dick Bowman will become VP of farming and grower development and will lead the management and development of all of J&J’s grower partner relationships. “Dick, who has been director of farming since 2015, will continue to lead the growth of our farming […]
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Big Y Shakes Up Its Leadership Team With New CEO, Other Appointments
Big Y Foods made a number of changes to its senior leadership team effective Jan. 1. Donald H. D’Amour, currently chairman and CEO, will be transitioning out of his day-to-day responsibilities as CEO. He will continue to serve as an advisor to the board in his new role as chairman emeritus. He was appointed CEO in […]
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New Seasons Market Is Changing Its Leadership Structure
New Seasons Market has revealed its new executive leadership structure, which is intended to support the company’s continued investment in staff, customers, partners and local communities. As part of the changes, Co-president Forrest Hoffmaster is assuming the role of CEO, and Co-president Kristi McFarland is taking on the role of chief strategy officer, responsible for […]
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Parker’s Hires Prevatt As Chief Financial Officer
Parker’s recently hired Brian J. Prevatt, CPA as its new CFO, responsible for managing financial and tax strategy, asset utilization, value creation and return on capital. “An accomplished CPA, Prevatt excels at developing long-term strategic and financial plans and helping companies meet fiscal goals,” says Parker’s. Before joining the Savannah, Georgia-based c-store chain, Prevatt served […]
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American Bakers Association President To Join NAM-CMA Board
The American Bakers Association (ABA) President and CEO Robb MacKie will join the board of the National Association of Manufacturers’ (NAM) Council of Manufacturing Associations (CMA). The CMA is made up of more than 260 industry-specific manufacturing associations and is “a vital arm of the NAM,” says ABA. “I am honored to be selected to […]
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Stater Bros. Promotes Thomas To Group SVP Of Retail Operations
Stater Bros. Markets has promoted Keith Thomas to the position of group SVP–retail operations. In his new position, Thomas will continue to lead the company’s retail operations and training departments, and be responsible for overseeing the entire operations of all 172 Stater Bros. supermarkets. He also will become a member of the company’s executive management […]
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Parker’s Hires Region Manager For Georgia, South Carolina Stores
Parker’s recently hired Jeremy Kanagy as its new region manager, leading the operations of 54 stores throughout southeast Georgia and coastal South Carolina. Kanagy’s responsibilities include overseeing retail operations and supporting the company’s district managers through professional mentoring in areas ranging from leadership development to customer service. “Jeremy is a driven, experienced leader who is eager […]
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Target Leadership Changes Include New Food & Beverage President
Target Corp. has made a series of additional changes to its leadership team, effective Jan. 10. Stephanie Lundquist, who has served as Target’s chief HR officer since 2016, has been named president of food and beverage. In a new role for the company, Lundquist will oversee the full spectrum of all merchandising and operations for food and beverage, […]
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Topco Associates Hires Two New VPs
Topco Associates has made two executive hires. David Negron has joined the company as VP of meat, seafood, deli and bakery, and Clint Johnson as VP of center store operations. In his new role, Negron will take the lead in driving Topco’s strategic business objectives across product development, category management, replenishment and analytics. A senior-level leader in merchandising, marketing and […]
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Former Acosta Exec Joins On-Shelf Marketing Group As Business Development EVP
Woody Norris, formerly president of business development for Acosta Sales and Marketing, is joining The On-Shelf Marketing Group’s (OSMG) leadership team as EVP of business development. OSMG, founded in 2006, is a full-service broker specializing in headquarter sales support and nationwide, in-store retail services at Walmart and Kroger and all traditional supermarkets. The group is […]
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Pre Brands Hires Chief Sales Officer, Partners With FDM
Pre Brands, a Chicago-based, grass-fed beef company, is making some changes to its sales and marketing strategy ahead of the new year. The company has hired Ryan Youngman as its chief sales officer and has partnered with FDM Sales Management, which helps develop emerging brands’ sales and marketing strategies. Youngman will lead Pre’s sales strategy, partnerships, organization, […]
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Clorox Executive Leadership Changes Include Slate Of Promotions
The Clorox Co. is shaking up its executive team effective Jan. 7, 2019. Linda Rendle, 40, currently EVP–cleaning and strategy, will advance to the role of EVP–strategy and operations. In this role, Rendle will retain responsibility for corporate business strategy and will take on responsibility for the company’s five core global functions—marketing, sales, product supply, research […]
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Sprouts CEO Maredia Will Step Down In December
Amin Maredia, Sprouts Farmers Market Inc.’s CEO and a member of its board of directors, will “transition away from the company” on Dec. 30 to pursue other interests, says Sprouts. Jim Nielsen, Sprouts’ president and chief operating officer, and Brad Lukow, the company’s CFO, will serve as co-interim CEOs until a permanent successor is named. […]
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C-Store Chain Parker’s Promotes COO Bush To President
Parker’s, a Savannah, Georgia-based c-store chain with a focus on foodservice, has promoted Jeff Bush to president, effective Jan. 1, 2019. Bush will assume the position from longtime President and CEO Greg Parker, who will continue to serve as the chairman and CEO of the Parker Cos. “Now is the perfect time for Jeff to […]
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WAFC Elects C&S Wholesale’s Winn To Board Of Directors
The Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC) elected Eric Winn, SVP and GM, West Coast and Hawaii, of C&S Wholesale Grocers to its board of directors during its annual meeting in November in San Francisco, California. “I am so excited and pleased to welcome Eric to the board. He brings a lot of passion and […]
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Washington Food Industry Association Names 2018-19 Board Leaders
The Washington Food Industry Association (WFIA) has selected Dave Willis, co-president of Willis Marketing Inc. in Gig Harbor, to serve as the association’s chairman of the board in 2018-19. Willis succeeds Paul Kapioski, owner of West Seattle Thriftway in Seattle, who has served in that role this past year. The association’s new first vice chair, PND Mercato’s […]
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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 […]