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Grocery, Supermarket and Retail Food Industry News

Wholesalers & Distributors

David Sisk Named President of SpartanNash MDV Military Division

He replaces Kathleen Mahoney, who will continue in her roles as EVP and chief legal officer.

Retailers

H-E-B’s Boyan, Bristol Farms’ Davis, Festival Foods' Skogen Among 6 Feted by FMI

The trio of retail execs were among six leaders honored at the trade association’s 2020 Midwinter Executive Conference in Phoenix.

Industry Partners

FMI Names New Board in Wake of Rebrand

By WGB Staff on Jan. 27, 2020

Six product suppliers were named to the board, along with a new chairman, Randy Edeker of Hy-Vee.

Stores

Hy-Vee to Open 6 Additional Dollar Fresh Stores

By WGB Staff on Jan. 27, 2020

The Midwestern chain, which debuted its Dollar Fresh format in 2018, purchased six former Shopko locations for the new stores.

Retailers

IGA Names Its 2020 Hometown Proud Finalists

By WGB Staff on Jan. 24, 2020

One of the five retailers selected will be named USA International Retailer of the Year in March.

Retailers

Hy-Vee’s Jay Marshall Named Vice Chairman

By WGB Staff on Jan. 23, 2020

The retailer said the 38-year company veteran will assist CEO Randy Edeker in negotiating industry challenges. Darren Baty will succeed Brett Bremser as chief merchant.

Retailers

Meijer Takes Lead on Food Waste Strategy

By Kat Martin on Jan. 22, 2020

The successful pilot with Flashfood, an app that allows customers to buy food nearing its sell-by date at a discount, will expand to all of the retailer's locations.

Retailers

Lucky's Market Closing Dozens of Stores: Report

By Jon Springer on Jan. 21, 2020

Weeks after Kroger pulled its financial support, reports indicate nearly all of the Lucky's stores built under its watch will get the ax.

CPG

Tyson Creates Coalition for Global Protein

By WGB Staff on Jan. 21, 2020

The initiative combines the food and agriculture sectors to address how to feed people in the future that is beneficial to people, animals and the planet.

Retailers

Harmons Leads Race to Oppose Utah Food Tax Increase

By Meg Major on Jan. 21, 2020

The regional retailer has opened its 19 statewide stores for residents to sign the Utah 2019 Tax Referendum, which opposes a looming 177% grocery sales tax increase.

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