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Executive Interviews

Wholesalers & Distributors

Q&A: CEO Tony Sarsam says SpartanNash has set ‘different trajectory for growth’

 By Russell Redman on Jan. 25, 2023

Three-year plan designed to fast-track expansion for wholesale and retail businesses.

Technology

Q&A: Ahold Delhaize USA CIO Rom Kosla talks tech at NRF

 By Russell Redman on Jan. 20, 2023

Grocery retailer aims to bolster Big Data, analytics, personalization, automation and omnichannel capabilities.

Retail Foodservice

CHEF'STORE President Irfan Badibanga talks expansion, inflation and welcoming non-foodservice industry shoppers

By Diane Adam on Sep. 29, 2022

In his new role, Badibanga said the 87-unit CHEF’STORE is poised for tremendous growth as part of US Foods' omnichannel strategy.

Kroger

Kroger CIO: Shoppers increasingly want the best of in-store and digital experiences

By Diane Adam on Sep. 21, 2022

In a session at Groceryshop 2022, Yael Cosset detailed how customer shopping continues to evolve and move away from shopping habits established during the pandemic.

Retailers

Grocery Outlet CEO Eric Lindberg on inflation, a new mobile app and growth in the mid-Atlantic market

By Diane Adam on Aug. 31, 2022

"As inflation continues to rise, consumers are coming to us to stretch their dollar," CEO Eric Lindberg said.

Retailers

Food Lion President Meg Ham on Hiring Strategies, Inflation and Sustainability

By Diane Adam on Jun. 09, 2022

"Our associates are empowered to deliver a shopping experience centered on meeting customers’ needs through our ‘count on me’ culture. It’s a culture based on accountability," said the president of Food Lion.

Retailers

Geissler’s CEO Robert Rybick Talks E-Commerce, Labor and Upcoming 100th Anniversary

By Diane Adam on Jun. 07, 2022

"While big-box stores may offer an online gathering point for goods, independents, having won hearts and minds with taste and smell experiences in-store, can win by delivering similar experience though their e-commerce offerings," says the president and CEO.

Retailers

CHEF’STORE's John Mathews on At-Home Chefs, Labor and Expansion

By Diane Adam on Jun. 06, 2022

"As people are cooking more at home, we see more of an interest in products they might not find at a traditional retailer, including paper products, to-go containers and kitchen supplies," says the VP of sales and marketing.

Retailers

Subscriptions to Sustainability Leadership: A Q&A With Ahold Delhaize CEO Frans Muller

By Diane Adam on May 16, 2022

“I think more and more shareholders care about sustainability because they see that when you are a company that people love to work for … they are more loyal to your company," says the leader of the Netherlands-based, multibillion-dollar grocer.

Technology

Q&A: Navigating the Cashierless Evolution in Grocery

By Diane Adam on Apr. 20, 2022

"It’s important for grocers to have a diverse range of store formats to meet customer needs and manage labor," says Michael Jaszczyk, CEO of GK America.

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