2014 UMBA Annual Convention Recap

In addition to the Wind, Rain and Snow, here are some of the highlights of this year’s convention as many traveled the harsh winter conditions in Minnesota, Iowa and the Dakota’s to join their colleagues and friends at the Treasure Island Resort and Casino in Red Wing, MN.

New Albertson's Inc. Appoints Shane Sampson President Of Jewel-Osco, Acquires Five Additional Dominick's

March 12, 2014 Jewel-Osco

New Albertson’s, Inc. (NAI) announced that Shane Sampson, currently the President of the Company’s Boston-based Shaw’s Division, has been appointed President of the Jewel-Osco Division based in Chicago.  Sampson fills the role that had been held by interim Division President Jim Rice since January 2014.

Supervalu Announces Changes To Its Board Of Directors

March 12, 2014 SUPERVALU

SUPERVALU announced that two of its directors, Mark Neporent and Lenard Tessler, have stepped down from the Board of Directors effective immediately. Mr. Neporent and Mr. Tessler were both appointed to the Board in 2013 as designees of Symphony Investors LLC, a Cerberus Capital Management L.P.-led investor consortium, under the terms of the Tender Offer Agreement entered into with Symphony Investors and Cerberus in connection with SUPERVALU’s sale of five banners to an affiliate of Symphony Investors.

Publix Vice President Of Distribution To Retire; New Vice President Announced

March 12, 2014 Publix Super Markets

After 40 years of dedicated service, Publix Super Markets’ Vice President of Distribution Richard Schuler announced his decision to retire, effective May 2.

Canadian Grocery Suppliers Strike Back Against Heavy Discounting

As grocers slash prices to win bargain-hungry customers, makers of food and consumer goods are pushing back against heavy discounting of their products.