Thierry Garnier will join Ahold Delhaize and succeed Frans Muller as president and CEO in 2027.
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Posted inExecutive News, Featured News, Independent Store News, West
PCC Community Markets CEO Srinivasan To Retire In January
Under his leadership, membership grew and the co-op returned to long-term economic stability.
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, Suppliers, West
Giumarra Adds Cody, Heath To Sales, Business Dev Teams
Both new hires will have responsibilities in strengthening customer relationships and growing sales.
Posted inSnacks Brands, Executive News, Northeast, Suppliers
Rip Van Names Former Hershey U.S. President As CEO
Todd Tillemans succeeds co-founder and CEO Rip Pruisken, who will remain actively involved and continue his board service.
Posted inAssociation News, Executive News, National, Produce News
IFPA’s Vonnie Estes To Retire At End Of 2026
Among her achievements, Estes started the podcast now known as “Fresh Takes on Tech” as a learning tool for the produce and floral community.
Posted inAssociation News, Bakery News, Dairy News, Deli News, Executive News, National
IDDBA Names Dairy Farmers Of Wisconsin’s Fanning New Board Chair
Suzanne Fanning has led a multiyear transformation of the Wisconsin Cheese brand for Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.
Posted inExecutive News, Bristol Farms, Corporate Store News, Featured News, New Seasons Market, News, West
Caldecott Named Good Food Holdings CEO, Succeeding Stern
Neil Stern said, “Adam has been a trusted partner and is exactly the right leader for what comes next.”
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Executive News, Feature, Featured News, News, Northeast
Doherty Reflects On Tenure As Longest-Serving Leader Of NJFC
Ahead of her January retirement, Linda Doherty believes the association is in a strong position.
Posted inEquipment & Technology, Executive News, Independent Store News, Northeast
Ladle Promotes Miller To EVP Of Grocery Pricing Operations
Steve Miller said the goal is to give independent grocers technology built for the way they operate.
Posted inExecutive News, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Featured News, West
Albertsons Names Interim CFO, Adds 3 Directors To Board
Interim CFO Cody Perdue takes on the role immediately; the board appointments take effect Oct. 14.
Posted inExecutive News, Center Store, Featured News, Frozen Food, Midwest, Suppliers
General Mills Names McNabb Incoming CEO; Harmening To Become Executive Chair
COO Dana McNabb will succeed current CEO Jeff Harmening; both take on their new roles Jan. 1, 2027.
Posted inExecutive News, Big Y Foods, Equipment & Technology, Independent Store News, Northeast
Big Y Names St. Clair VP Of Information Technology
Bryan St. Clair has more than 25 years of IT experience with retailers including Claire’s, Big Lots and Limited Brands.
Posted inAssociation News, Executive News, Featured News, Independent Store News, National
Industry Veteran Ridenour Joins NGA As Chief Collaboration Officer
The association hired Mike Ridenour to strengthen industry relations, particularly with the supplier side of the industry.
Posted inExecutive News, Beverage News, Southeast, Suppliers
Gehring Returning To Coca-Cola As Unit President Dec. 1
Rob Gehring will become president of the North America operating unit, succeeding interim president John Murphy.
Posted inProduce News, Executive News, News, West
Pacific Trellis Fruit, Progressive Produce Name Rodolfo Spielmann President And CEO
Former NatureSweet chief Rodolfo Spielmann is the new president and CEO of Pacific Trellis Fruit and Progressive Produce, succeeding the retiring Marty Kamer.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Corporate Store News, Executive News, Midwest, News, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Health’s Lindholz To Retire After 31 Years
President since 2017, Colleen Lindholz has been credited as the architect of the company’s Food as Medicine strategy.
Posted inAssociation News, Executive News, Featured News, News, Northeast
New Jersey Food Council Selects Coca-Cola’s McGreevy As Next President, CEO
The veteran executive will succeed Linda Doherty, who is retiring in January after 33 years with the organization.
Posted inExecutive News, Featured News, Independent Store News, Stater Bros. Markets, West
Stater Bros. Promotes Austin, Subramanian To VP Roles
The new VPs will oversee store operations and IT applications, respectively.
Posted inAssociation News, Executive News, Northeast
NJFC To Honor 6 Leaders At Annual Good Government Breakfast
The grocers and legislators to be honored at the 52nd annual breakfast have stood out in their support of the New Jersey food industry.
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Association News, Executive News, National, News
Linke Joins PLMA In New VP Of Associate Relations Role
Jennifer Linke has more than 25 years of private brand and retail experience.