New CEO Named At Safeway
Robert Edwards has been announced as Steve Burd’s successor at Safeway. Effective May 14, Edwards will be appointed CEO. Most recently, Edwards led the Safeway marketing, merchandising, manufacturing, private label, […]
Read MoreRadio Systems Corporation has acquired Brilliant Pet.
Radio Systems, a private company with sales of over $300 million, is the producer of the Drinkwell, Invisible Fence, PetSafe, Premier and SportDOG brands. The acquisition will add Lucky Litter’s […]
Read MoreChanges at Co-Operative Group
A new pet buyer has been named at The Co-Operative Group. Sally Bentley has stepped in as the food retailer’s newest buyer. She replaces Nicci Townsley. Based out of Manchester, […]
Read MoreArctic Paws moves to Arizona
An Alaska-based pet food company is heading south this summer and moving to Arizona. Arctic Paws, home to Yummy Chummies dog treats, says the decision to change locations was prompted […]
Read MoreChuck & Don’s to name new pet food buyer
Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet named a store manager to fill one of the company’s corporate buyer positions. Jimmy Millard is schedule to be promoted to corporate food […]
Read MorePetsense buyer fills director of merchandising position
Petsense has named Linda Sabo as the company’s new director of merchandising. Sabo was promoted from her position as one of Petsense’s corporate buyers. While working for Petsense, Sabo has […]
Read MorePet Planet implements new distribution system
The pet supplies franchise is partnering with PETSlinkDistribution. PETSlink Distribution’s Jason Howe will head up business and will be the the main contact to establish partnerships with Pet Planet.
Read MorePETCO restructures consumables department
PETCO’s Mike Morales and Carrie Ask have left the company. Morales has been replaced by John Sturm, who has been titled Strategic Business Unit Leader of Consumables. Ask’s position was […]
Read MoreSafeway appoints new pet merchants
Mariko Lee has been appointed to category director of pet for Safeway. Lee previously oversaw salty snacks. Meanwhile, Ellie Dexheimer assumed the role of category manager of pet earlier this […]
Read MoreCostco AGMM departs
Russ Decaire has left the AGMM of corporate foods and sundries position within Costco. Decaire assumed the position of assistant general merchandise manager in 2004. Interviews to fill the position […]
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