Publix names new Human Resource and Public Affairs executives
On July 19 Publix CEO and President Todd Jones announced Marcy Benton, 49, as the new VP of Human Resources and John Provenzano, 44, as VP of Public Affairs. Benton, […]
Read MoreKroger’s Bruce Lucia to retire, new leaders in Atlanta and Cincinnati/Dayton Divisions
On July 17, Kroger announced the retirement of Atlanta Division President Bruce Lucia and promoted Tim Brown, their current Cincinnati/Dayton division president, to succeed him, effective Aug. 1. Michigan division […]
Read MoreWakefern hires Erik Keptner as Senior Vice President of Marketing
Supermarket industry veteran Erik Keptner was named Senior Vice President of Marketing for Wakefern Food Corp., that has member companies under the ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer and […]
Read MoreSupervalu issues stakeholder presentation ahead of August shareholder meet
On July 17, Supervalu released an investor presentation ahead of its annual shareholder meeting to be held on Aug. 16. In the presentation, the company outlined the business decisions and […]
Read MoreKroger invests $17M in Northern Kentucky Distribution Center
On July 11, Kroger announced a $17 million investment in its distribution center on Mt. Zion Road in Florence, Kentucky anticipated to ramp up production and create 250 new jobs. […]
Read MoreThe Fresh Market to close 15 stores
On July 10, North Carolina-based specialty grocery chain The Fresh Market, announced it will be closing 15 of its stores nationwide over the next two to four weeks. In a […]
Read MoreAlbertsons sells Safeway stores to Publix, exits Florida
On June 28, Publix announced it had entered into an agreement with Albertsons to purchase three Safeway stores in Florida. The stores located in Altamonte Springs, Largo and Oakland Park […]
Read MoreAmazon acquired PillPack
After entering the grocery space, Amazon is setting its sights on the pharmacy sector. On June 28, the company announced it had entered into an agreement to acquire PillPack. PillPack […]
Read MoreSupervalu to restructure organization
On June 12, Supervalu announced that it proposed to reorganize the company’s corporate structure by converting it to a holding company to facilitate its strategic transformation, among other benefits to […]
Read MoreKroger announces closure of 14 stores in Raleigh-Durham Triangle
On Wednesday June 13, Kroger told the media that it will close all of its 14 stores in the Raleigh-Durham area by August 14. The move is expected to affect […]
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