Giant Food’s Cipriano Andrade And Gregory Bibbs Move Into New Director Roles
Cipriano “Cip” Andrade has accepted the role of category director of DSD. Most recently, Andrade was the director of center store field marketing. He brings a wealth of knowledge and…
Rosalind Brewer Named CEO Of Walgreens
Rosalind Brewer has been named CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance, replacing outgoing CEO Stefano Pessina. Brewer’s appointment will be effective March 15 when Pessina transitions to the role of executive…
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Costco, Walmart And Target Make The Top 20 On Most Admired Companies List; Kroger Tests Smart Carts
The Continuing Saga Of The Decline Of The Baltimore-Washington Independent
Whether it was lack of a succession plan, inability to keep pace with current technology and/or other consumer trends, intense competition from larger merchants, adverse legislation or just plain lack…
Bezos To Step Down As Amazon CEO; Union Vote Underway At Alabama DC
Jassy Will Take Helm; Q4 Profit Zooms
FTC Grants Approval Of $96.4 Million Acme-Kings Deal
Nearly 90 days after it was named the successful bidder for 27 Kings and Balducci’s stores at a U.S. Bankruptcy Court auction in New York, Acme Markets received clearance from…
Gunn Exits Weis, Gleeson Named Interim VP-Merchandising; Lockard To Become CFO
Richard Gunn, Weis Markets’ chief merchant since 2015, has abruptly left the company and will be replaced by current VP-perishables Bob Gleeson on an interim basis. Also, Michael Lockard will…
Garcia, Wiscovitch Acquire Associated Supermarket Group From AUA Private Equity
Veteran grocery executives Joe Garcia and Zulema Wiscovitch have purchased the Port Washington, NY-based retail solutions firm from AUA Private Equity, the investment firm headed by former Goya executive Andy…