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Former Whole Foods Exec Joins Shelf Engine Advisory Board

 By Jennifer Strailey on Oct. 19, 2021

Software company that uses AI to forecast and predict demand for highly perishable foods at grocery welcomes longtime CPG, grocery and foodservice veteran Michael Schall. 

Retailers

Craig Herkert's Return Engagement at Save A Lot

 By Jon Springer on Oct. 05, 2021

Basket Economics: Supervalu's former CEO returns to lead the discount division he once dreamed of doubling in size; and other recent financial news.

Fresh Food

California Avocado Commission Promotes Angela Fraser

By Jennifer Strailey on Oct. 04, 2021

In her new role, Fraser, who has worked for the Commission for 21 years, will provide oversight and management of corporate legal affairs.

Retailers

Ahold Delhaize Appoints Natalia Wallenberg as New Chief Human Resources Officer

By Jon Springer on Sep. 30, 2021

The global ag-tech executive will lead HR strategies as CEO Frans Muller remarks on the retailer’s focus on diversity.

Retailers

Founder John Mackey to Retire From Whole Foods

By Jon Springer on Sep. 30, 2021

The headstrong and controversial founder, who deeply influenced how consumers eat and how businesses behave, will retire next Sept. 1, 44 years after founding the natural foods giant.

Wholesalers & Distributors

UNFI Sees Opportunity in Disrupted Supply Chain

By Jon Springer on Sep. 28, 2021

While COVID and related supply-chain and labor woes are directly affecting the wholesaler, UNFI's positioning also highlights its role as a solution, lifting optimism for fiscal 2022.

Retailers

Citarella Names Rich Durante CEO

By Jennifer Strailey on Sep. 27, 2021

In addition to naming a former The Fresh Market exec as CEO, the New York City-based grocer announces the nationwide roll out of its digital fresh seafood program.

Industry Partners

Battle-Weary but Still Fighting, Independents Gather in Las Vegas

By Jon Springer on Sep. 22, 2021

As the National Grocers Association met live for the first time in 19 months, the group's members and CEO were optimistic, competitive-minded and ready to throw down.

Retailers

Cardenas Markets Promotes Arnold Perez to VP of IT

By Jennifer Strailey on Sep. 22, 2021

As part of an ongoing effort to drive digital transformation, the Hispanic grocery chain has appointed an executive to oversee operations of its technology team.

Industry Partners

Kevin Sterneckert Joins DemandTec in Executive Reset

By WGB Staff on Sep. 17, 2021

The veteran technology exec will lead strategy for the pricing software firm as it reassembles its team under new a CEO.

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