2025 Confectionery Leadership Awards Winners Revealed
Recognizing Excellence: Raley’s Robin Gutridge and Circle K’s Mike Keller Shine at the 2025 Confectionery Leadership Awards In the fast-paced world of retail, collaboration and innovation are key drivers of success. Recently, at the prestigious 2025 Confectionery Leadership Awards, two…
Stop & Shop Names Chief Merchant
In a significant leadership move, Stop & Shop has appointed Lee Nicholson as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Merchant. Nicholson, who previously held the position of Senior Vice President of Procurement at ADUSA Procurement, is set to step…
Coborn’s Brings Back Pricing Pro in New Role
Coborn’s, a leading grocery retailer in the Midwest, has made headlines by reintroducing Scott Winburn as its senior director of pricing strategy. With extensive experience in pricing management, Winburn’s return is aimed at enhancing Coborn’s pricing strategies through data-driven insights,…
BJ’s Promotes Scott Schmadeke to EVP, Chief Operations Officer
BJ’s Wholesale Club has made a significant leadership change by promoting Scott Schmadeke to the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer, effective immediately. Schmadeke, who joined BJ’s in 2018 and previously held the position of Senior Vice…
NGA Industry Service Award Goes to Consultant Paul Adams
The ongoing evolution within the independent supermarket sector highlights the need for dedicated professionals who can navigate its complexities. Recently, the National Grocers Association (NGA) recognized one such leader: Paul Adams, the founder and CEO of Paul Adams & Associates….
Mama’s Creations Expands Leadership with New Chief Commercial Officer
In a strategic move, Mama’s Creations Inc., known for its fresh deli prepared foods, has appointed Chris Darling as its new chief commercial officer. This decision marks a significant step forward for the company as it aims to enhance its…
Gold retailer taps Tera Fead as COO
In a noteworthy development for the precious metals retail sector, American Hartford Gold has appointed Tera Fead as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). This strategic move positions the company, which is the largest of its kind in the nation,…
Albertsons' Our Brands VP Joins 7-Eleven
Brandon Brown has recently made a significant career move, transitioning from his role as Senior Vice President at Albertsons, where he led the Own Brands division, to oversee the Fresh Foods business at 7-Eleven. This strategic shift allows Brown to…
