Kroger Co. CEO David Dillon was paid $8.9 million in 2011, a 66 percent markup over what the Cincinnati-based grocer paid him the previous year, the Associated Press reports. Dillon’s pay improved along with Kroger’s bottom line. His cash performance bonus increased from $808,020 to $2.7 million, and Dillon also was paid a $619,000 long-term […]
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Posted in, National
Bankruptcy Judge Denies Hostess’ Motion to Reject Teamster Contracts
In a victory for Hostess workers, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Robert Drain issued an oral decision Monday evening denying Hostess Brands Inc.’s motion to reject all Teamster labor contracts, meaning that all contracts with Teamster local unions remain in effect. “We told our Hostess members all along that we would vigorously oppose the imposition of unjust […]
Posted in, Midwest
Mark Coborn Announces Retirement
Mark Coborn, an EVP and board member with the grocery retail company that bears his family name, has announced his retirement. The St. Cloud Times reports that Coborn is stepping down from his executive role in the next few weeks but will continue to serve on the board of directors for Coborn’s Inc. “It has […]
Posted in, Midwest
Supervalu Closing Ohio Distribution Center
Supervalu announced today that it would close its Xenia, Ohio, distribution center by October. The shutter will cost 120 people their jobs. The Ohio center will consolidate into a larger center based in Fort Wayne, Ind. “Supervalu regularly reviews its business operations and made the decision to consolidate these distribution centers to improve operating efficiency […]
Posted in, West
WAFC Announces 2012-13 Officer Lineup
The Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC) has announced the 2012-13 officers and board of directors elected at the 91st Annual WAFC Convention on April 24 at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge in Phoenix, Ariz. WAFC Officers 2012-13 • President and Chairman: Oscar Gonzalez, co-president and COO of Northgate Markets, Anaheim, Calif. • Vice President: […]
Posted in, Northeast
Ahold USA Makes Leadership Appointments
Ahold USA has promoted Mark McGowan to the role of EVP of supply chain for Carlisle, Pa.-based Ahold and appointed Joe Kelley as president of its Stop & Shop New England division. Both leadership appointments become effective May 21. With more than 21 years of experience with Stop & Shop, McGowan will focus on leading […]
Posted in, National, West
Former Hostess CEO Takes The Helm At Diamond Foods
San Francisco-based Diamond Foods has appointed food and beverage industry veteran Brian J. Driscoll as president and CEO, effective May 8. Driscoll, who will join the Diamond board of directors, replaces Rick G. Wolford, a director who has served as interim CEO since Feb. 7 while the company conducted a nationwide search for a permanent […]
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FMI’s Walsh: ‘Back To The Future’ For Chicago Show In 2014
Though FMI 2012 The Food Retail Show just wrapped up in Dallas, Texas, Food Marketing Institute officials already are preparing for the big show in 2014. Pat Walsh, SVP of industry relations, education and research for FMI, tells The Shelby Report that show will be held at McCormick Place in Chicago. It is scheduled for […]
Posted in, National, Southeast
Dollar General Expanding Grocery ‘Market’ Format
Goodlettsville, Tenn.-based Dollar General is hoping to grasp a larger share of the grocery business. A Wall Street Journal story describes the retailer’s experiment to expand its Dollar General Market store concept, which offers fresh food and refrigerated products. The company plans to open 40 Market stores within the next year. A typical Dollar General […]
Posted in, Center Store, Southwest, Suppliers
Dr Pepper Snapple Group, McCombs Launch Education Program
Dr Pepper Snapple Group and the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin have embarked on a novel program to grow one of the company’s iconic brands. DPS has tapped a pair of the university’s MBA students to serve as brand consultants for Yoo-hoo and bring a fresh, innovative approach to […]
Posted in, Albertsons, Midwest, National
Former Meijer Exec Holt Replacing Van Helden at Supervalu
Pete Van Helden, EVP of retail operations, will leave Supervalu this spring. The Eden Prairie, Minn.-based company said in a new release that the decision was “mutually beneficial” and that it “comes at the right time … as the company continues to implement its business transformation strategy. “Pete has been a passionate leader of our […]
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FMI Forms Partnership With TopSource To Provide Procurement Solutions
From FMI Show 2012 The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) has formed a strategic business partnership with TopSource LLC, a sourcing company and wholly owned subsidiary of Topco Associates LLC. FMI and TopSource will work together on program initiatives to help food retailers and wholesalers identify business opportunities and better serve the needs of their customers. […]
Posted in, Midwest, West
Apio Acquires Green Bean Processor
Fresh-cut vegetable producer Apio Inc. has acquired GreenLine Foods Inc. from The Riverside Co., a global private equity firm. Perrysburg, Ohio-based GreenLine Foods is a leading processor and marketer of value-added, fresh-cut green beans in North America, according to Apio, which is based in Guadalupe, Calif. “U.S. consumer demand for the convenience of fresh-cut green […]
Posted in, Beverage News, National
Samuel Adams Supports Small Business Growth
The Boston Beer Co. has expanded its Samuel Adams “Brewing the American Dream®” program. With a focus on helping small businesses related to food, beverage, craft brewing and hospitality, Brewing the American Dream provides loans and industry-specific coaching, mentoring and educational resources to business owners who find it difficult to access the capital and guidance […]
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John Dumais Receives N.G.A. Association Leadership Award
John Dumais, president and CEO of the New Hampshire Grocers Association (NHGA), has been presented the National Grocers Association (N.G.A.) Association Leadership Award for his dedication and continued service as a true community focused state association executive. A cornerstone of the industry for 40 years, Dumais has demonstrated unflagging leadership. He has, since 1974, been […]
Posted in, Marketing News, Northeast, Southeast
Chobani Moving Sales Headquarters to Charlotte, N.C.
The maker of the nation’s top-selling Greek yogurt brand is bringing its North American sales headquarters to Charlotte, N.C. The Charlotte Business Journal reports that New York State-based Chobani Global Holdings Inc. already has 17 employees in the area and plans to increase its staff to about 60 by the end of 2013. Average salaries […]
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The J.M. Smucker Co. Promotes David Lemmon
The J.M. Smucker Co. has promoted David Lemmon to VP and managing director, Canada—effective May 1. Lemmon has been with the company for 17 years, and his leadership has been instrumental in successfully implementing the company’s growth strategy in Canada and helping the company achieve a leading market share position in several Canadian food and […]
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Jamba Expanding Distribution Of All-Natural Energy Drinks
Jamba Inc. plans to expand the distribution and retail outlets of Jamba All-Natural Energy Drinks beyond the current Northeastern market as part of its strategic goal to accelerate its consumer products platform. Jamba-branded products for at-home enjoyment are currently available in more than 30,000 retail outlets across the nation and in Jamba locations. Jamba is […]
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ConAgra Foods To Acquire Odom’s Tennessee Pride
ConAgra Foods Inc. has agreed to acquire Odom’s Tennessee Pride, a leading producer of frozen and refrigerated breakfast sandwiches and sausage. The agreement includes facilities in Little Rock, Ark., and Dickson, Tenn., and its headquarters office in Madison, Tenn. Odom’s Tennessee Pride has approximately 750 employees, annual revenue in excess of $190 million and is […]
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N.G.A. Responds to Court Rulings
The National Grocers Association (N.G.A.) has issued the following statement by Peter J. Larkin, president and CEO, following the issuance of an injunction by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit blocking the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) from requiring businesses to comply with the board’s employer posting requirement that was set to […]