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Price Chopper Parent Still Seeking Investors

In a recent speaking event, Golub Corp. Chairman Neil Golub highlighted a need for partners in a consolidating industry.

CPG

Matter, General Mills Foodservice Activate College Volunteers

Students at 100 campuses in 34 states will pack 44,000 Matterbox snack packs to distribute in local communities.

Fresh Food

Longtime C.H. Robinson Exec Jim Lemke to Retire

By WGB Staff on Mar. 13, 2019

Robinson Fresh president praised for “his passion for innovation” and leadership in both the produce and transportation industries.

Retailers

ShopRite, Local Officials Mourn Andrew Klein

By WGB Staff on Mar. 13, 2019

The president of Klein's Family Markets, 65, was killed in a crash involving a ShopRite truck.

Retailers

CEO John Standley to Depart Rite Aid Amid Shakeup

By Jon Springer on Mar. 13, 2019

The drugstore operator is eliminating 400 corporate positions in wake of scuttled Albertsons deal.

Retailers

Shipt Names Target Exec Kelly Caruso CEO

By WGB Staff on Mar. 12, 2019

Founder Bill Smith moves to advisory role as Target installs a veteran merchant at the helm of its same-day delivery marketplace.

Fresh Food

Fyffes Reveals Global Gender Equality Program

By WGB Staff on Mar. 08, 2019

Fyffes is using International Women’s Day to spread the word about its new efforts to promote equality in opportunity.

Retailers

Publix’s SVP John Attaway to Retire in May

By WGB Staff on Mar. 06, 2019

Merriann Metz named to succeed 21-year company veteran as VP, general counsel and secretary.

Retailers

Hy-Vee Steps Up for Great American Milk Drive

By WGB Staff on Mar. 05, 2019

Retailer aims to increase donations throughout the month of March and “make nutritious milk available to those in need.”

Retailers

NGA Honors Newport Avenue Market’s Rudy Dory

By Meg Major on Feb. 27, 2019

The Oregon grocery exec receives the Great American advocacy award; other NGA Show highlights include the creation of a new award in honor of outgoing CEO Peter Larkin, and a new slate of board members.