The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) has named Joy Sgro, vice president and general manager at C&S Wholesale Grocers, to its board of directors, rounding out the board with a longtime wholesale and merchandising leader with deep ties to independent retail. Sgro has more than four decades of experience across…

The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) recently announced that Christopher Edwards, Director of Store Operations for Wawa, has joined the PFMA board of directors.  Edwards brings more than 20 years of hospitality and retail leadership experience to the board. In his current role, he leads Wawa’s Pennsylvania store operations across…

Abby Cook has been named senior vice president of own brands for Ahold Delhaize USA, reporting to Keith Nicks, chief commercial and digital officer, Ahold Delhaize USA. In her new role, Cook will oversee and deliver Ahold Delhaize USA’s own brand portfolio and position it for the next phase of…

Strong Online Growth Also Boosts FY ‘25 Results

Incoming Walmart President, CEO John Furner Announces Leadership Changes

After nearly a decade, the Neckarsulm, Germany-based discount retailer still hasn’t found the right formula for U.S. success. How much time is left?

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Closures Mark The End Of ADUSA’s CFCs

Stephen G. Sheetz, former president, CEO, and chairman of the board, died January 4 at the age of 77. Born January 7, 1948, in Altoona, PA, Steve graduated from Altoona High School in 1965. At just 12 years old, Steve began working part-time for Sheetz Kwik Shopper, the company his…

There are seven hirings, promotions, and other industry moves you need to know about

Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert discusses ways to approach today's changing shopper dynamics.

Long history of Pennsylvania based drug chain comes to an end with sell-of and closures.

The moves come as new company CEO Susan Morris begins to transform the team she now leads.

A memorial service to be held at the campus of Saint Joseph's University will be announced at a later date.

NH-based broker expands its marketing clout and trade presence with the purchase of three strong regional sales agencies.

Redner’s Markets recently announced the promotion of Chris Morgan to director of meat operations. In this role, he will oversee all aspects of meat operations, including buying, merchandising, sales, profitability, and quality control. Morgan brings more than 22 years of experience with Redner’s having served in various roles on the…

Dan Amoroso Jr. will remain co-chairman and treasurer and Kevin Barr appointed chief financial officer.

Changes were effective on January 1, 2025.

Jim Bartkowiak, the talented and personable dairy, frozen and ethnic category director at Shoppers Food, passed away on November 29 in Baltimore at the age of 75. Beginning his career at A&P, Bartkowiak was a fixture in the Baltimore-Washington retail food trade for 51 years. He spent the last 37…

What started as a small, local meat processor by Charles A. Boylan in 1933 has developed into a growing enterprise that services retail, foodservice and convenience store customers primarily in the Mid-Atlantic region.

The family-owned and operated food retailer, which was founded in 1952, has 16 stores in the New York Metropolitan area.

The founder of one of Delaware Valley’s largest food retailers confirmed the year-old speculation that he will seek to become the next mayor of Philadelphia in 2023.

After eight years at Ahold Delhaize USA and a 29-year industry career, Kevin Holt will retire in April 2023. He will be replaced by current president of Peapod Digital Labs, JJ Fleeman.

The beloved and talented third-generation retail executive passed away earlier this month. Industry veteran retailer and current Allegiance board member Lou Scaduto Jr. was elected as Allegiance’s new chief executive and chairman.

A hearing is scheduled for November 10 on the Washington State’s preliminary injunction.

The Mid Atlantic Food Trade Organization (MAFTO) recently awarded its 2022 scholarships to recipients selected by the organization’s scholarships committee based on academic success, overall excellence of character, and potential for community contributions and leadership. Each of this year’s 12 chosen students will receive a $5,000 scholarship. Ellie Weaver is…

Food Trade News reached out to the state departments of agriculture in our region to ask about some of the issues facing the produce industry in their states.

C.A. Ferolie recently to announce the promotions of three associates who will provide leadership for its national coverage of C&S Wholesale Grocers and the upstate New York market in their new roles. Mark Kamens has been promoted to vice president. He has been with C.A. Ferolie for more than 22…

Pete and Gerry's Organics, a leading producer of organic, free range and pasture-raised eggs, earlier this month announced that veteran consumer and food executive Tom Flocco has joined the company as CEO. Flocco is a seasoned C-suite executive with more than 35 years of experience at food, beverage and consumer…

ALU Election Effort Soundly Defeated

Reading Bakery Systems (RBS) recently announced the promotion of Erin Gift to director of manufacturing. In this role, will be responsible for leading the manufacturing team, comprised of planning, procurement, production, and continuous improvement. “We are truly excited to announce the promotion of Erin Gift. She has been a consistent…

Pacific Trellis Fruit, the owner of the Dulcinea brand, has hired Jay Schneider as its East Coast head of sales.  Schneider will be responsible for the sales team leadership of the New Jersey sales office as well as driving business strategy. Schneider has almost 40 years of experience leading sales…

The nation’s top two pure-play supermarket chains will combine to create a potential $210 billion sales organization. Expect FTC scrutiny to be intensive.

The retail point-of-sale (POS) systems provider was recently acquired by Tampa-based private equity firm Mangrove Equity Partners, an investment firm focused on small-to-mid-sized businesses, many of which began as entrepreneur-driven enterprises.

F.M. Brown’s Sons, Inc. recently announced that Brian Haley, an experienced sales leader and customer relationship builder, has joined its sales team as national sales manager. “I am looking forward to helping F.M. Brown’s grow their business. I believe that my experiences and skills, along with the F.M. Brown’s teams’…

Another Supermarket, Two Remodels Also Slated

Effective December 15, the former Post and Kraft Heinz exec will lead the Hanover, PA-based snack firm and current chief executive Dylan Lissette, who has been with Utz for 27 years, will transition into the chairman’s role.

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