Foxtrot adding 50 stores in next 2 yearsThe elegant convenience store is rising fast, backed by its culinary-forward private label goods and food to go, spearheaded by former Whole Foods exec Mitch Madoff and Tae Strain. C&S Wholesale Grocers buys Piggly Wiggly MidwestThe services company will operate 11 Piggly Wiggly locations and service 84 more, and 14 Butera Market locations in the Midwest. Awakened Foods gains investment Equity firm puts “significant investment” in the recently formed Awakened Foods and its private label division Awakened Food Crafters. Kroger’s Valerie Jabbar promoted to SVP, retail divisions Jabbar will oversee several retail divisions, moving up from her role as leading center store merchandising. Lakeside Foods updates branding to reflect long history, company growth A new logo and look updates the store brand producer of canned and frozen vegetables that has been in business since 1887. Nordstrom broadens exclusive relationship with Asos The retailer has acquired a minority interest in four brands from the U.K. company and will have exclusive multi-channel rights for Topshop and Topman in all of North America. Schnuck Markets promotes Ted Schnuck to EVP, supermarkets The executive transitions from a role as the lead of the fresh division six months ago. Instacart appoints Facebook executive as CEO Fidji Simo, a veteran of Facebook over the last decade, joined Instacart’s board of directors seven months ago and moves into the role of CEO. Post Holdings makes 2 executive moves Howard Friedman has been promoted to EVP, COO and Nico Catoggio joins the company as president, CEO Post Consumer Brands. Dollar General takes steps to be health care destination The chain has hired a chief medical officer to develop a plan for services and is increasing its assortment of health care products. First Previous 72 73 74 75 76 Next Last
