GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Craig Sturken, executive chairman of Spartan Stores
here, will will retire from that role, although he will remain chairman and
a "close advisor to the company," Spartan said Friday.
PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Kings Super Markets here said Friday it has promoted
longtime company veterans Fred Brohm and Richard Durante and hired three new
executives.
Kroger Co. said that Donald E. Becker, executive vice
president and a 42-year veteran of the company, died unexpectedly after suffering an aneurysm.
A&P, which filed for bankruptcy protection and said it would close 32 stores, said it has named six new executives to its marketing and merchandising teams.
LOS ANGELES — Smart & Final here said it has promoted four directors to be
vice presidents at the warehouse-style chain.
LAS VEGAS — The National Grocers Association elected seven new members to its board of directors during its annual convention here...
WASHINGTON — The National Retail Federation confirmed a report that David Hogan, who has served as its chief information officer and senior vice president of retail operations since 2002, is leaving the association.
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Wal-Mart Stores here on Monday said that it will launch a global consumer insights team headed by Cindy Davis, the former executive vice president of its Sam’s Club division.
RESTON, Va. — Frank DiPasquale, who left National Grocers Association last
year as executive vice president, has joined the National Spinal Research
Foundation here as executive director and chief executive officer.
PHOENIX — Mike Gilliland, the founder and chief executive officer of Sunflower Farmers Markets, was arrested in an undercover child-prostitution sting here and has resigned, according to reports.
