Weis Markets announced the promotion of Nick Cicco to vice president of pharmacy. Prior to his promotion, he held the position of senior director of pharmacy operations. In his new position, Cicco is responsible for pharmacy strategy development and overseeing the day-to-day merchandising, operation and management of Weis Markets’ 127 pharmacies. He is also responsible for managing the company’s team of dietitians. He reports to COO Kurt Schertle. Cicco joined Weis Markets as a pharmacist in 2011. He subsequently advanced through positions of increased leadership responsibility including pharm ..read more

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As we finally begin the approach to warmer weather here in the Mid-Atlantic, I have a couple of new products to tell you about. First off is something you might want to keep in mind for summer BBQs – two Wisconsin staples are teaming up and releasing a new beer-infused bratwurst. Leinenkugel’s and Johnsonville have introduced the Summer Shandy Beer Brat, a Johnsonville grilling sausage that is flavored with Leinenkugel’s iconic Summer Shandy beer. According to Christopher Doering’s recent story on Food Dive, the new product was developed after Johnsonville owner Shelly Stayer met fifth-generat ..read more

There is finally action and movement on Capitol Hill to rein in credit card swipe fees! Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) called on the CEOs of VISA and Mastercard to testify early this month before the Senate Judiciary Committee where the committee debated the Credit Card Competition Act that I have previously commented upon in my commentary. The eventual goal of the legislation before Congress is to inject free market competition into the credit card market to rein in high credit card so-called “swipe fees” that are currently paid by merchants on every credit card transaction. The meas ..read more

“Just walk out” just walked out. Amazon, which for years touted its proprietary checkout-free technology as a game breaker for its corporate retail food stores – first Amazon Go and then on a much larger scale, Amazon Fresh – is abandoning the platform and replacing it with Dash Carts, something that it has also used in its attempts to expand its penetrate brick-and-mortar store base. After an 18-month pause, “Godzilla” has resumed its efforts into physical grocery stores, revamping some existing stores in California and in the Chicago area (rollouts in Maryland, Virginia and DC are expected l ..read more

After reading the Federal Trade Communication’s (FTC) recently released “Feeding America in a Time of Crisis – The United States Grocery Supply Chain and the COVID-19 Pandemic,” one might get the distinct impression that some of America’s largest retailers including Amazon, Kroger and Walmart were the primary cause for the price increases and supply chain disruptions that occurred during the pandemic that began in early 2020 and continue to some extent today. The report also cited large wholesalers such as Associated Wholesale Grocers, C&S Wholesale Grocers and the McLane Co. as contributi ..read more

The Giant Company announced March 27 that Joanna Crishock has been named vice president of center store omnichannel merchandising. Crishock will report directly to John Ruane, president of The Giant Company. The appointment is effective immediately. Crishock fills the role previously held by Parag Shah, who left the company in January 2024. “With vast experience in consumer insights, strategy and most recently, commercial planning, price strategy, and marketing, Joanna brings tremendous knowledge and strength to her new role,” said Ruane. “She is passionate about building strategic and winning ..read more

Imperial Distributors announced key organizational changes to its leadership team, effective April 1. Michael Sleeper, who joined Imperial in 1964 and became president and chief executive officer in 1970, will transition into the role of executive chairman of the board. Michael’s entrepreneurial and visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to Imperial’s values have shaped Imperial’s success and influence in the industry. In his new role, he will continue to provide strategic guidance to the company’s board and management team. His wisdom and unparalleled experience will remain invaluable ..read more

Weis Markets recently announced the promotions of Mike Umstead to vice president of talent development and associate relations and Jack O’Hara to senior vice president of legal affairs and real estate. Prior to his promotion, Umstead worked as the company’s director of field human resources. He succeeds Bob Cline who is retiring. In his new position, Umstead will oversee talent and organization development, succession management, associate relations and engagement, career development programs and human resources policies and practices. He reports to Jim Marcil, senior vice president, human res ..read more