Associated Grocers of New England (AGNE), the largest retailer-owned, wholesale grocery distribution center in New England, has promoted Ben Glover to SVP, CFO and treasurer. Since joining AGNE in 2022, Glover has played a key role in strengthening its financial operations through a series of leadership positions, including corporate store controller, director of finance, senior […]
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Posted inIndependent Store News, Executive News, News, West
Heritage Grocers Group Appoints Espinoza Chief Administrative Officer
Heritage Grocers Group has appointed Leticia G. Espinoza chief administrative officer, reporting to Suzy Monford, chairman and CEO. Espinoza, who previously served as chief legal and human resources officer, will oversee real estate, loss prevention, corporate affairs, communications, risk management and legal and human resources across all Heritage banner companies. “Leticia’s appointment is a reflection […]
Posted inExecutive News, Association News, Frozen Food, National, News
2 Leaders To Be Inducted Into 2025 NFRA Refrigerated Food Hall Of Fame
Two industry leaders will be inducted into the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association’s (NFRA) Refrigerated Food Hall of Fame during the 2025 NFRA Convention on Oct. 20 at the World Center Marriott in Orlando, Florida. The hall of fame was established in 2010 to recognize those whose passion and leadership have advanced the refrigerated […]
Posted inExecutive News, Food City, News, Southeast
Food City’s Johnson Named An FMI Store Manager Of The Year
Jason Johnson of the Food City in Gray, Tennessee, has been named Store Manager of the Year by FMI – The Food Industry Association in Category B (50-199 stores). “Jason is a model store manager,” said Steven C. Smith, Food City president and CEO. “He’s a great leader that our teammates can look up to […]
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McGrath Appointed Aldi U.S. CEO, Hart Shifts To Aldi South Group
COO Atty McGrath has been elevated to CEO of Batavia, Illinois-based Aldi U.S. following the promotion of Jason Hart to global chief operating officer of Aldi South Group. Hart will join the executive board of Aldi South as group COO, effective Sept. 1, helping oversee the company’s global operations in Salzburg, Austria. During his decade-long […]
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Market Basket Board Of Directors Suspends CEO, Begins Investigation
The executive committee of the Market Basket Board of Directors has placed CEO and minority shareholder Arthur T. Demoulas and several other employees on paid administrative leave, effective immediately, while an investigation is conducted into the CEO’s conduct. The investigation will include a review of allegations that Demoulas began to plan a disruption of the […]
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Coborn’s Appoints Carlson As EVP, Merchandising
Coborn’s Inc. has appointed Tanya Carlson EVP of merchandising, where she will lead the St. Cloud, Minnesota-based company’s merchandising strategies, oversee product selection and pricing, manage vendor partnerships and drive sales and profitability. Carlson brings more than 25 years of merchandising leadership experience to Coborn’s. Most recently, she served as division VP of merchandising of […]
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Instacart Appoints Rogers As CEO
Instacart has appointed Chris Rogers as CEO, effective Aug. 15, reporting to Instacart’s board of directors. Rogers succeeds Fidji Simo, who will continue to chair the board and help ensure a smooth transition. “Over the last four years, we’ve transformed Instacart into a growing, profitable, leading technology platform that’s helping reshape the grocery industry,” Simo said. “We’re […]
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NJFC Honors Industry Leaders At Annual Night Of Distinction
Hundreds of food industry executives from across the state gathered May 21 for The New Jersey Food Council’s annual Night of Distinction, which recognized three industry leaders for their impact on the industry, community service and helping advance the NJFC’s mission. The Industry Achievement Award honorees included Steve Heggelke, EVP of merchandising and procurement for Bozzuto’s, […]
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Coborn’s Names Coborn Wright President
Coborn’s has shared that fifth-generation family member Emily Coborn Wright was promoted to president May 21. Her promotion marks a milestone in the company’s continued growth and legacy, as she brings a lifelong commitment to its mission, backed by a record of operational excellence, innovation and strategic leadership. Throughout her career at Coborn’s Inc., she […]
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, News, West
Le Meur Tapped To Support Driscoll’s Fresh Berry Business
Watsonville, California-based Driscoll’s has appointed Gaëlle Le Meur as its new chief people officer. Reporting to CEO Soren Bjorn, Le Meur will be in charge of the company’s global people function, encompassing talent strategy, organizational effectiveness, leadership development and inclusion efforts. With more than 20 years of experience, Le Meur brings expertise in organizational design, […]
Posted inFood Industry Hall of Fame, News, West
Weakley: CFCU Goal Is To Serve All Of California
Certified Federal Credit Union (CFCU) has grown by virtue of mergers over the years, typically when another credit union has sought them out. Along the way, CFCU added Auto Club Credit Union in Costa Mesa; Metropolitan Water District Credit Union, representing employees that supply water for Southern California; and just last year, Prospectors Federal Credit […]
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CPG Leader Faa To Helm Pladis Americas
White Plains, New York-based pladis, the company behind brands such as Godiva, Flipz and Turtles, has welcomed Jeremy Faa as managing director for its U.S. operations. Faa brings a wealth of experience to pladis Americas, including more than three decades in the food and beverage sector. A significant portion of his career was spent at […]
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For CFCU CEO Weakley, ‘Real Success’ Lies In Helping Others
Steve Weakley had his first job in the grocery industry when he was 18, just before entering college. That was at Certified Grocers, unloading boxcars. After college, roles at Albertsons and Vons followed before he was able to merge two of his loves – grocery and numbers – with a role at the credit union […]
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Allegiance Retail Services Promotes Rahman, Zambo To New EVP Roles
Allegiance Retail Services has promoted two senior associates, Samer Rahman and Donna Zambo, to the positions of EVP, effective immediately. “These promotions reflect the continued growth of our cooperative and the expanded leadership roles of both Samer and Donna,” said Joseph Fantozzi, president and COO of Iselin, New Jersey-based Allegiance Retail Services. “I am proud […]
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J.M. Smucker Co. Promotes Brase To President, COO
The J.M. Smucker Co. has promoted John Brase to the role of president and chief operating officer, effective April 30. Brase has served as the company’s COO since 2020. He joined the company with more than three decades of experience in the consumer goods industry, including significant work across brand management, business operations, manufacturing, marketing […]
Posted inExecutive News, Associated Grocers, Inc., News, Southeast
Associated Grocers Confirms Politz As President, CEO
Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based Associated Grocers Inc. has named David Politz as its next president and CEO. His appointment comes after a brief tenure as interim president and coincides with the company’s upcoming 75th anniversary. “The Associated Grocers Board of Directors is excited to appoint David Politz as our new president and CEO,” said Daphne Lamendola, […]
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Brookshire Grocery Co. Names New COO, CFO
Brookshire Grocery Co. has promoted Jerry LeClair to COO and hired Mandy Tomlin as EVP and CFO. LeClair will oversee retail operations, marketing, category management, merchandising, logistics and facility services. He joined the BGC executive team in 2019 as EVP – chief merchant officer and retail. LeClair began his career at Albertsons and later spent […]
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ROFDA Names Deuschle New President, CEO
Retailer Owned Food Distributors & Associates (ROFDA) has named Mark Deuschle its next president and CEO. Deuschle succeeds Jeff Pedersen, who announced in January his plans to step down after the organization’s spring conference to join Alliance Retail Group, where he has been appointed chief customer officer. With more than 30 years of experience in […]
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Hanson To Direct NGA’s Education, Insights Programs
The National Grocers Association (NGA) shared that Kelly Hanson, former project director with the NGA Foundation, has become its director of education and insights. “We’re excited for Kelly to begin her new role at NGA, where she brings a wealth of experience and expertise,” said Jonathan Downey, NGA’s chief operating officer and SVP. “With a […]