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Retailers

10 Remarkable Remarks From Top Grocery Execs in 2020

WGB takes a look back at some of our most compelling executive interviews in the last year.

Retailers

Winsight Live: Blizzards, Beignets and Big Business

The latest Winsight Live with Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert discusses the vastly different side effects of snowy weather on grocery and restaurants; Popeye’s latest limited-time offer; Amazon’s debut in the Chicago area; DoorDash’s higher-than-expected IPO evaluation; highlights of a WGB’s exclusive interview with SpartanNash CEO Tony Sarsam.

Retailers

The Fresh Market Taps David Cummings as Director of Bakery

The industry veteran will lead merchandising strategy and department growth.

Center Store

Joe Rogan Teams Up With Kill Cliff CBD Beverage Maker

Kill Cliff, maker of energy drinks that are free of sugar and artificial ingredients, has collaborated with comedian and podcaster Joe Rogan to create the Flaming Joe.

Retailers

Circle K Texas to Carry CBD Powders

With its launch in 600 Circle K stores across Texas, Caliper dissolvable CBD can now be found in more than 1,000 retail locations nationwide.

Retailers

Winsight Live: Earnings Season, Albertsons’ Transformation and Dollar Competition

The latest Winsight Live with Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert takes a look at the latest earnings reports from The Kroger Co. and Dollar General; what’s guiding Albertsons’ transformation; the competition rural grocers are facing from dollar stores; and more.

Retailers

Mercato Names Emily Keeton CFO

Mercato hires former WeWork executive to serve as CFO of its digital platform that connects consumers to more than 1,000 independently owned grocery stores and specialty markets.

CPG

Jones Soda Promotes Mark Murray to President and CEO

The veteran CPG executive, who joined the craft beverage brand as a consultant earlier this year, succeeds interim CEO Jamie Colbourne.

Retailers

Winsight Live: Grocery Memberships, Black Friday Surprises and Cocktail Kits

The latest Winsight Live with Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert examines Hy-Vee’s new premium membership model; FoodX Technologies new hire to lead stateside growth; Top Friendly Markets’ strategies for preventing out-of-stocks; the surge in grocery sales on Black Friday; innovative efforts by restaurants trying to recoup lost Q4 sales; and more.

Retailers

H-E-B Names Cathy Harm Regional VP, Central Texas

Executive leads more than 20,000 employees through pandemic and beyond.

Industry Partners

Roger Pepperl to Retire After 40-Year Career in Produce

The produce marketer and former retail buyer/merchandiser will retire Dec. 31 after 20 years with Stemilt and a 40-year career in produce.

Retailers

Winsight Adds Christine LaFave Grace to Grocery Team

Experienced B2B journalist in manufacturing and foodservice sectors to cover U.S. food retailers including Walmart and Target.

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