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Ethnic marketing execs named at Winn-Dixie, Kroger

Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. recently promoted Jim Carrado to v.p., neighborhood marketing. At the Kroger Co., meanwhile, former Goya exec Angel Colon came aboard to spearhead the grocer’s multicultural business development, in a newly created position at its Cincinnati headquarters. More >>

Vail replaces Broader at Sweetbay

Sweetbay Supermarket has chosen one of its own, Michael T. Vail, to take over as president and c.o.o., following the departure of Shelley Broader in June. More >>

Sweetbay taps top Wal-Mart exec as HR VP

Former Wal-Mart exec Lori Malcolm has joined Sweetbay Supermarket, the Tampa, Fla.-based chain owned by Delhaize Group, as v.p. of human resources. More >>

Doug Blough of GMDC Dies

Doug Blough, longtime director of communications for nonfoods and health and wellness trade group Global Market Development Center, passed away March 22 at the age of 58 in Colorado Springs following a battle against pancreatic cancer. More >>

Redner Spent Lifetime as Family Grocer

Gary W. Redner, who was killed in March at his home in Lower Heidelberg Township, Pa., was a well-liked member of the senior staff at family-owned Redner’s Markets, a retail institution in Reading, Pa. More >>

Weis Markets Names New President/C.O.O.

Former Price Chopper exec joins regional chain Weis Markets. More >>

Food Lion Names VP Meat & Seafood

Food Lion LLC, a division of the Delhaize Group, has named Hans Lefebvre v.p. of meat and seafood, reporting to Derrick Penick, s.v.p. of merchandising and distribution. Lefebvre replaces John Mercer, who has moved to another position in the company. More >>

Fresh Fields Co-founder to Lead Earth Fare

Fresh Fields co-founder Jack Murphy is taking over as c.e.o. and president of Earth Fare following the resignation of Michael Cianciarulo. More >>

UNFI President of Specialty Distribution Retires; Specialty Foods Prez Named

MARCH 04, 2008 -- United Natural Foods, Inc. here said Robert A. Sigel, president of specialty distribution, will retire March 14 to pursue other interests. It also said it has named Casey Van Rysdam president of specialty foods. More >>

Stop & Shop/Giant Appoints Three E.V.P.'s

FEBRUARY 27, 2008 -- The Stop & Shop Supermarket Co./Giant Food has added three e.v.p.'s to its executive leadership structure: Jim Dwyer has become e.v.p. of strategy and business development, Robin Michel has joined the retailer as e.v.p. and general manager, Giant-Landover; and Jeff Slater was appointed e.v.p., people. More >>

Big Y Promotes Michael D'Amour to V.P. of Fresh Foods

FEBRUARY 27, 2008 -- Big Y Foods, Inc. here has promoted Michael P. D'Amour to the new position of v.p. of fresh foods, In his new role D'Amour handle all aspects of the produce, floral, deli, bakery, foodservice, seafood and meat departments at the regional chain. As well as developing a long-term fresh food strategy for Big Y, he will oversee all aspects related to these departments, including financials, training and development, merchandising, advertising, and links to operations. D'Amour will report to v.p. of sales Phillip J. Schneider. More >>