Bob Aiken has decided to resign as CEO of Chicago-based Feeding America, effective June 30. “While we regret Bob’s decision, we support it,” said Jan Pruitt, chair of the Feeding America board of directors. “We appreciate the strategic focus that Bob brought to the role and the momentum he created to realize our vision of […]
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Aptaris Taps William Gilmour As CFO
Aptaris, a leading provider of enterprise marketing and promotions management solutions, has appointed William Gilmour as CFO. Gilmour brings more than 20 years of finance leadership in the software industry. “Business agility is a priority for us and our clients,” said Tom O’Reilly, CEO of Aptaris. “Bill’s addition to the executive team will ensure we […]
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GMA Honors Food City’s Steve Smith With Collaboration Leadership Award
Steve Smith, president and CEO of Food City, has received the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) 2015 Industry Collaboration Leadership Award at the Food Marketing Institute’s (FMI) Midwinter Executive Conference, happening now in Miami. The GMA award, established in 2011, recognizes an industry leader who has demonstrated excellence in fostering collaboration among consumer packaged goods industry […]
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Tootsie Roll CEO Dies At 95
Tootsie Roll Industries Inc.’s longtime CEO and board chairman, Mr. Melvin J. Gordon, died Tuesday after a brief illness. He was 95. “It is with great sadness that we announce…the passing of Melvin—we will all miss him greatly,” his wife, Ellen R. Gordon, said. “Melvin’s life represented the very highest values in business, wisdom, generosity […]
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Bi-Lo Hires International Exec As President/CEO
At the end of the day Thursday, Jan. 22, Bi-Lo Holdings announced its choice for its new president and CEO. Ian McLeod, whose 30-year career in the food industry includes overseeing more than 2,000 Coles stores in Australia, will become president and CEO of Jacksonville, Florida-based Bi-Lo Holdings on March 2, the same day current president and […]
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Fred’s Appoints Former Family Dollar Exec President, COO
Fred’s Inc. has named Michael K. Bloom president and COO. Bloom brings to Fred’s more than 30 years of experience in small-box general merchandising, supply chain management and store operations. He most recently served as the president and COO of Family Dollar Stores Inc. Fred’s Chairman Michael J. Hayes said, “Our board of directors views […]
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Craig Carlock Out As CEO Of The Fresh Market
The Fresh Market said Monday afternoon that CEO Craig Carlock has left the company and resigned as a member of the board of directors. Sean Crane, EVP and COO, will serve as interim CEO. The Greensboro, North Carolina-based grocer has retained a national executive search firm to assist in identifying and evaluating candidates for the […]
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Specialty Food Association Honors Six Industry Leaders
The Specialty Food Association honored six people with its third annual Leadership Awards on Jan. 11, given to members who have gone “above and beyond” in advancing food standards in society—and society itself—by creating social, economic and environmental impact through innovation and vision. Their achievements range from employing women in Kenya, to bringing halal foods to […]
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2014 Food Industry Hall Of Fame Inductee: ‘I Learned A Lot On The Night Shift’
Safeway’s Karl Schroeder hasn’t always been a West Coaster, but he has always been involved in the grocery business. Schroeder, president of the Pleasanton-based company’s Northern California Division, grew up in New York—the son of an Air Force veteran who, upon emerging from World War II, opened a corner store. “We, for part of my […]
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Drugstore Veteran Joins Earth Fare As CEO
Natural and organic grocery chain Earth Fare has named Frank Scorpiniti CEO. Scorpiniti assumed his new role in October, though the announcement wasn’t made until this week. Jack Murphy was previously CEO for Earth Fare before he joined New York-based Fairway Market in September. Prior to joining Earth Fare, Scorpiniti served as CEO of Katz […]
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Former Bashas’ President Dies At 66
Mr. Mike Proulx, who spent more than 40 years with Chandler, Arizona-based Bashas’, died Jan. 6 surrounded by family. He was 66. During his time at Bashas’, Mr. Proulx supervised the day-to-day operations of more than 160 stores and 14,000 employees. He was involved in mergers and acquisitions, union negotiations and worked with state government […]
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Former Sprouts Exec Joins Lucky’s Market As President
Lucky’s Market has appointed Steve Black president, effective immediately. Black brings more than 38 years of industry experience to his new role, having previously served as VP of operations, CIO and CMO of Sprouts Farmers Markets. Prior to his roles at Sprouts, he was VP of operations and VP of IT and marketing at Sunflower […]
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MMI Hires Director Of Business Development
Marketing Management Inc. (MMI) has hired Victor Cascio as director of business development. In this role, Cascio will help pursue new business relationships on behalf of MMI. “Having an opportunity to work at MMI is extremely exciting for me, and I’m fortunate to be joining such a respected company that prides itself on top-quality service,” […]
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Kraft Foods Group Appoints John Cahill CEO, Tony Vernon Retiring
Kraft Foods Group said Thursday that its board of directors has named John Cahill, chairman of the board of directors, to the position of chairman and CEO of Kraft Foods. Cahill will succeed Tony Vernon, who has informed the board of his intention to retire as CEO on Dec. 27, the last day of the company’s […]
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Georgia Beer Industry ‘Legend’ Dies At 77
Longtime Georgia beer industry executive Mr. Henri Leon Farmer Jr. died Monday, Dec. 8. He was 77. Funeral services were held last Friday. Mr. Farmer, who is described as an industry “legend” by many, spent 55 years in the beer industry and served as former president and chairman of the board at Leon Farmer & […]
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Tim Milano Appointed CMO At Mrs. Green’s
Natural Markets Food Group, parent company of Mrs. Green’s Natural Market, Planet Organic Market and Richtree Natural Market restaurants, has named Tim Milano as its new chief merchandising and marketing officer. Milano brings 20 years of national experience in consumer goods, product development and merchandising to Natural Markets, including most recently serving as head of […]
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David Dillon To Retire As Kroger Chairman
David B. Dillon, who led The Kroger Co. leadership team’s development of the company’s successful Customer 1st Strategy, will retire as chairman of the board Dec. 31 after 38 years of service. As expected, Kroger’s board of directors has elected Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen to the additional post of chairman commencing on Jan. 1. McMullen […]
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Fairway Market’s Howard Glickberg Retires
Fairway Market’s Howard Glickberg, who was the grocer’s longtime CEO and more recently vice chairman of real estate development, has retired, effective Dec. 8. He remains on the company’s board. Glickberg is credited for taking his grandfather’s fruit and vegetable stand on 74th and Broadway in New York City and building it into Fairway Market, […]
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Mars Chocolate Promotes Timothy LeBel To VP Of Sales
Mars Chocolate North America has promoted Timothy LeBel to VP of sales. In his new role leading the Mars Chocolate sales organization, LeBel will oversee the strategy and execution of the group’s retail management, customer account teams, field sales, customer development and customer experiences. He serves as a member of the New Jersey-based company’s senior […]
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Fleet Advantage Adds Chief Technology Officer To Executive Team
Fleet Advantage, a leading innovator in truck fleet business analytics, equipment financing and lifecycle cost management, has named industry and IT veteran James C. Griffin Jr. its chief technology officer. Griffin will play an integral role in advancing Fleet Advantage’s overall IT strategy and will provide senior leadership and oversight of the company’s technology infrastructure, […]