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Retailers

Hy-Vee’s Jay Marshall Named Vice Chairman

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.

CPG

Acosta Assembles New Board Following Recapitalization

Industry veterans joining the sales and marketing agency as new directors include Grant LaMontagne, Mark Gross, Darian Pickett, Joe Hartsig and Joe Crafton.

Retailers

Albertsons Appoints Pepsi Veteran to Own Brands Post

By Jon Springer on Jan. 22, 2020

As the retailer continues to remake its leadership team, Alice Chan is named VP of sales and marketing for its growing private brand portfolio.

Retailers

Walmart Leaders Mourn Loss of Former CEO David Glass

By Jon Springer on Jan. 21, 2020

Influential leader succeeded Sam Walton as CEO and oversaw expansion of the Supercenter.

Fresh Food

In Memoriam: Frieda Rapoport Caplan, Founder of Frieda’s Specialty Produce

By Meg Major on Jan. 21, 2020

The entrepreneur, innovator, produce pioneer, trailblazer and icon was featured on a CBS Sunday Morning segment that aired a day after her passing on Jan. 18 at 96.

Retailers

Walmart's New Leaders Pick Their Teams

By Jon Springer on Jan. 17, 2020

Appointments include Dacona Smith as U.S. COO, Scott McCall as chief merchandising officer and Kelvin Buncum as EVP of Neighborhood Market.

Retailers

Big Tickets Dip at Target in Holiday Letdown

By Jon Springer on Jan. 15, 2020

Food and convenience continue to draw shoppers over the holiday season, but sales missed marks, dealing a blow to the retailer's momentum and indicating tough times for peers.

Retailers

Publix VP Pete Mowitt Retiring

By WGB Staff on Jan. 15, 2020

Current Charlotte Division Regional Director Norman Badger will replace the VP of product business development for bakery and meat

Industry Partners

NGA Names New Staffers

By WGB Staff on Jan. 10, 2020

The association, representing independent grocers, names four new team members and promotes one.

Retailers

MacGregor Read Stepping Down From Grocery Outlet

By Jon Springer on Jan. 09, 2020

The vice chairman and former co-CEO will remain on the board of the discounter, which was founded by his grandfather.

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