Jewel-Osco

Witynski to Replace Retiring Wahlstrom at Shaw’s
A new leader has been tapped to lead Supervalu’s 195-store New England-based Shaw’s division, in the wake of the news that its current president, Larry Wahlstrom, 57, is retiring after 38 years in the drug and food retailing industry. Mike Witynski, 46, group VP for Supervalu’s Our Own Brands private label unit, has been named to succeed Wahlstrom at the West Bridgewater, Mass.-based chain that runs stores under the nameplates of Shaw;s, Shaw’s Osco, and Star Market. Witynski takes the helm Aug. 10.
Walmart, Mi Pueblo Set to Accept Excellence Awards At Hispanic Retail 360
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and Mi Pueblo Food Centers will receive 2009 Hispanic Retail Excellence Awards at next month’s fifth Hispanic Retail 360 Summit, set to take place Aug. 9 to Aug. 11 in Las Vegas. The world’s largest retailer and the 12-store, northern California-based independent will be feted at the annual trade event for their strong commitment to serving the fast-growing Hispanic community in the United States.

Walmart, Mi Pueblo Food Centers Win 2009 Hispanic Retail Excellence Awards

One is the largest retailer in the world, the other a 12-store, northern California independent. But the one thing they have in common is a strong commitment to serve the fast-growing Hispanic community in the United States.
Weis Markets Names New Marketing, HBC/GM Directors

Two more new executives have come aboard the Weis Markets team. Brian Holt has joined the Sunbury, Pa.-based grocery chain as its new director of marketing, while Steve Davis has joined the company as director of GM/HBC sales and merchandising.
Jewel-Osco Opens First Green Store

A LiveRoof system, recycled content, elevated architectural design are among the unique features of 65,000-square-foot supermarket.
Hy-Vee's Hispanic Retail Efforts Lauded at Hispanic 360 Conference

Hy-Vee Inc. was presented with a 2008 Hispanic Retail Excellence Award for its leadership in targeting the growing Latino population during the Hispanic Retail 360 summit held recently in Miami.
Retailers Find Cultural Authenticity Helps Them Connect with the Latino Consumer

The 4th Annual Hispanic Retail 360 Summit provided research and best practices for capturing larger share of mind, heart and wallet.
Retailers Named for Excellence in Hispanic Marketing

Six retailers in five categories will receive 2008 Hispanic Retail Excellence Awards later this month at the fourth annual Hispanic Retail 360 summit, being held July 28-30 in Miami.
Shaw's Prez Jablonski to Retire; Jewel-Osco's Wahlstrom Named Successor

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Supervalu here said yesterday that Carl Jablonski, president of West Bridgewater, Mass.-based banner Shaw's, will retire at the end of this month, to be succeeded by Larry Wahlstrom, current president of Supervalu's Chicago-based Jewel-Osco division. Wahlstrom will be replaced by Jewel-Osco's s.v.p./operations Keith Nielsen, the company said.
Jewel-Osco Cuts Ribbon on New Store

MELROSE PARK, Ill. -- Jewel-Osco based here opened the doors of its newest store in Bourbonnais, Ill., a 62,000 square-footer that features its parent company, Supervalu's, "Premium Fresh and Healthy" decor package, as well as expanded frozen aisles and a variety of diverse foods, including a "Wild Harvest" shop that contains a large selection of natural and organic foods.

Witynski to Replace Retiring Wahlstrom at Shaw’s

Walmart, Mi Pueblo Set to Accept Excellence Awards At Hispanic Retail 360

Walmart, Mi Pueblo Food Centers Win 2009 Hispanic Retail Excellence Awards

Weis Markets Names New Marketing, HBC/GM Directors

Jewel-Osco Opens First Green Store

Hy-Vee's Hispanic Retail Efforts Lauded at Hispanic 360 Conference

Retailers Find Cultural Authenticity Helps Them Connect with the Latino Consumer

Retailers Named for Excellence in Hispanic Marketing

Shaw's Prez Jablonski to Retire; Jewel-Osco's Wahlstrom Named Successor

Jewel-Osco Cuts Ribbon on New Store