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Industry Partners

United Fresh Promotes Griffin to VP of Education

The association leader has supported meetings and member programs since 2013.

Retailers

Veteran Grocery Exec Sue Klug Joins Gelson’s Board

The former Unified Grocers and Albertsons official will add “valuable insight,” the Southern California specialty grocer said.

Retailers

Walmart's Marc Lore: Leaving on a Jet Plane?

By Jon Springer on Jul. 03, 2019

Basket Economics: A new report details drama at Walmart as it confronts the high cost of transformation.

Technology

WGB Seeks Nominations for 2019 Grocery Game Changers

By WGB Staff on Jul. 02, 2019

Calls are open for existing and emerging transformational senior-level retail executives to submit ballots through Aug. 7.

Fresh Food

Yerecic’s Sunset Campari Label Scores National Honor

By WGB Staff on Jul. 02, 2019

The company’s design for Mastronardi Produce’s Sunset Campari tomato brand earns a World Label Award.

Retailers

Ruler Foods President Takes New Role at Kroger

By Jon Springer on Jul. 01, 2019

Liz Ferneding, who oversaw a new look for Kroger's discount concept, joins Cincinnati headquarters in operations role.

Retailers

Fresh Thyme Updates Executive Ranks

By WGB Staff on Jul. 01, 2019

Tod Pepin and Dean Little to take on new leadership roles.

Technology

Instacart Adds 2 Senior Execs

By WGB Staff on Jun. 25, 2019

Mark Killick will focus on customer care and head the Atlanta office, and George O'Brien will lead shopper initiatives.

Retailers

Jack Sinclair Joins Sprouts Farmers Market as New CEO

By WGB Staff on Jun. 21, 2019

Interim co-CEO and CFO Brad Lukow resigns from the Phoenix-based retailer as former Walmart EVP comes aboard; Chip Molloy named interim CFO.

Retailers

Kroger Beats Earnings Goal in Q1 Despite Light Comps

By Jon Springer on Jun. 20, 2019

The retailer maintains its long-term ambitions despite a comp-store "lull."