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  • Rite Aid names new chief human resources officer

    CAMP HILL, Pa. — Rite Aid on Monday announced that Ken Black, Rite Aid’s current group VP compensation, benefits and shared services, has been named SVP and chief human resources officer, effective immediately. He is succeeding Dedra Castle, who is leaving the company for personal health reasons.

  • Kroger announces hiring goal of 10,000 new jobs

    CINCINNATI — Kroger on Monday announced that its family of stores is hiring to fill an estimated 10,000 permanent positions in its supermarket divisions.

    "Kroger's growth trajectory continues to create opportunities for our people to advance their careers," stated Tim Massa, Kroger's group VP human resources and labor relations. "Kroger is a place where you can come for a job and stay for a career," he added, noting that about 70% of Kroger's store managers started as part-time clerks.

  • Crossmark names senior leader to maintain 'Smarter Way to Faster Growth' momentum

    PLANO, Texas  — Crossmark on Monday named Jami McDermid president, sales agency. McDermid joined Crossmark in October 2016 as chief client officer and a member of the executive leadership team. Effective Feb. 1, McDermid will extend her responsibilities to lead Crossmark's strategy to deliver a "Smarter Way to Faster Growth" for retailers and manufacturers.

  • Fred’s: A new force in pharmacy emerges

  • Parata plans new Durham HQ

    DURHAM, N.C. — Pharmacy technology company Parata Systems on Thursday announced the beginning construction of its new Durham headquarters that the company’s manufacturing, distribution and corporate office to a single location.
     
    The 100,000-sq.ft., two-story space is designed to promote collaboration among Parata employees across departments. It features a greater number of conference rooms than its current headquarters, larger collaboration areas and a central breakroom aimed at enabling company-wide events, Parata said. 

  • Loblaw announces management changes

    TORONTO  — George Weston Limited and Loblaw Companies Limited on Thursday named Galen Weston chairman and CEO of George Weston Limited. Weston will continue in his role as chairman and CEO of Loblaw.

    In addition, Luc Mongeau has been appointed president, Weston Foods and Sarah Davis president, Loblaw.

  • Supervalu names Dament SVP of retail, merchandising and marketing

    MINNEAPOLIS — Supervalu named Anne Dament its SVP of retail, merchandising and marketing, effective immediately.

    In her new role, Dament will lead the company’s retail banner operations, oversee retail merchandising and marketing functions, and report to Mark Gross, Supervalu’s president and CEO.

  • Kroger hires D.C.-based government relations executive

    CINCINNATI — Kroger on Tuesday named Matt Perin head of government relations and regulatory affairs.

    "Matt's involvement and relationships with leaders in Washington will help advance our federal and state lobbying efforts and elevate Kroger's unique story among these influential stakeholders," stated Dailey, Kroger's senior director of external affairs. "We look forward to having Matt's expertise on the ground in Washington."

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