B&R founder Raybould dies at 92
Russ Raybould, the namesake of Lincoln, Neb.-based retailer Russ’s Market and co-founder of its parent B&R Stores, passed away Sept. 13 at age 92, the company said. read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
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Jax Markets CEO Bill MacAloney dies
Bill MacAloney, CEO and President of Jax Markets, died on Wednesday due to cancer, the Food Marketing Institute reported. read more Supermarket News
Former Vons president Bill Davila dies
Longtime industry veteran William S. Davila died on Friday after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease, the Western Association of Food Chains reported. read more Supermarket News
Industry veteran Hermanns dies at age 70
Bob Hermanns, a longtime supermarket industry executive who worked with several chains around the country, died on Monday in Long Beach, Calif. read more Supermarket News
Former GMA leader Koch dies at age 87
George Koch, who headed what is now called the Grocery Manufacturers Association from 1966 to 1990, died over the weekend, according to the law firm where he went to work … Continue Reading →
Former Supervalu CEO McKay dies at age 96
A memorial service is scheduled this Saturday for George William McKay Sr., a former president and CEO of Supervalu, who died at his home in Ft. Wayne, Ind., on Wednesday … Continue Reading →
Private Label Icon Nichol Dies at Age 73
TORONTO — Dave Nichol, a former Loblaw executive who helped make the chain’s President’s Choice brand one of the most successful private labels in the industry, died here this week. … Continue Reading →
Fry’s President Jon Flora Dies at Age 58
TOLLESON, Ariz. — Jon Flora, president of Fry’s Food Stores here, died unexpectedly on Friday at age 58. read more Supermarket News
Kowalski’s Founder Dies in Accident
WOODBURY, Minn. — Jim Kowalski, the founder of Kowalski’s Markets here, died in an accident while on a fishing trip in Canada, according to local reports. read more Supermarket News
Kowalsi’s Founder Dies in Accident
WOODBURY, Minn. — Jim Kowalski, The founder of Kowalski’s Markets here, died in an accident while on a fishing trip in Canada, according to local reports. read more Supermarket News