NGA Announces Staff Promotions
The National Grocers Association (NGA), the national trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, announced today the promotions of four of its staff. …
Month: January 2016
Americold Purchases Tradewater Facility In Atlanta, GA
Americold (www.americold.com), the global leader in temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics to the food industry, announced that it has finalized the purchase of the Tradewater facility in Atlanta, GA. Financial terms of the purchase were not disclosed. …
Kroger Announces Retirement Of Lynn Gust, Jeff Burt Named President Of Fred Meyer Stores
The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) announced today the retirement of Fred Meyer President Lynn Gust, and the promotion of Jeff Burt to succeed him. Mr. Burt currently serves as president of Kroger's Central division. …
Safeway Supermarket Coming To Fort Lauderdale
Safeway is making its way to South Florida. Renovations are underway to convert Albertsons at 950 E. Commercial Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale into a Safeway supermarket, the first in the area.
Innovative Marketing Program Unveiled At Potato Expo 2016
The United States Potato Board (USPB) just launched its first Spud Nation™ Food Truck at POTATO EXPO 2016. This foray deeper into experiential marketing is an entirely new, proactive and aggressive demand-building approach for potatoes. USPB President and CEO Blair Richardson unveiled the Spud Nation Food Truck at the conclusion of the “If You Can See It, You Can Be It” luncheon keynote address, amid an entertaining curtain drop before excited EXPO attendees. Afterwards, industry members eagerly gathered around the truck, dubbed “Bettie,” for walk-through inspections, “kicking the tires” and learning more about this new USPB foodservice venture. …