Philabundance Appoints Loree D. Jones As New CEO
The board of directors of Philabundance, the 35-year-old nonprofit dedicated to ending hunger in the Delaware Valley, has announced the selection of Loree D. Jones as chief executive officer, succeeding…
ASG Promotes Michelle Mendoza and Francisco Nieves To VP Roles
ASG has announced the promotions of Francisco Nieves to vice president of sales and Michelle Mendoza to vice president of marketing and customer experience. Nieves has more than 23 years…
Wakefern’s Kind To Head Brand Strategy; Choudry Will Lead Advertising
Wakefern Food Corp., the Keasbey, NJ-based wholesaler, has promoted Laura Kind to VP-brand strategy and announced that Ranjana Choudhry has joined the large cooperative as VP-advertising and social media. Kind…
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Elected Officials Turn To Food Industry For Guidance On How To Safely Reopen The Economy
As Sales Flatten, Retailers Seek Ways To Reduce Expenses, Deal With Skyrocketing Unemployment
The clouds are getting thicker and grayer as they ponder their future in this evolving “new normal” operating environment.
Kress The Right Choice To Lead Giant Going Forward
After 10 months as interim president of Giant Food, parent firm Ahold Delhaize USA has removed the “temporary” tag and named the 36-year veteran of the Landover, MD-based chain president.
Bonus Pay A ‘Sticky Wicket’ As Retailers Fear Rising Job Losses
Food retailers are pondering what their “new normal” might look like in the wake of flattening food sales and skyrocketing unemployment.
USDA Expands Online SNAP Benefits To 13 More States
Once operational, online purchasing will be available in 36 states and the District of Columbia, home to more than 90 percent of SNAP participants.
Kroger First To End Bonus Pay; Other Retailers Will Likely Follow Soon
As Sales Flatten, Unemployment Increases, Merchants Attempting To Adapt To Evolving ‘New Normal’
Ahold Delhaize USA Chooses Americold As Its Frozen Food Partner
The decision to shift to a self-distribution model was first announced by ADUSA in December 2019.
Albertsons Names Dosenbach, Bohn SVP And Group VP Labor Relations
Albertsons Companies recently announced changes within its labor relations leadership team. Dan Dosenbach, currently vice president of human resources and labor relations in the company’s Acme Markets division, has been…

