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AWG Goes Gourmet With Superior Selections
Kansas City, Kansas based Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) is bringing fine dining home with their new Superior Selections Private Brand. According to the press release: the impressive menu of products will delight even
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Randy Skoda Named President, CEO of Topco
The Board of Directors of Topco Associates LLC announced today that it unanimously approved the appointment of Randall J. “Randy” Skoda as the company’s President and CEO. Skoda, 49, has served as Interim President
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Pamela Boynton Appointed Chief Strategy Officer of Federated Group
Arlington Heights, Illnois-based sales and marketing company Federated Group announced this week the appointment of Pam Boynton as its new chief strategy officer. In 2011 she was selected as one of trade magazine Progressive
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Topco Names Juan De Paoli VP, Center Store
Private Brand distributor/aggregator Topco announced yesterday that Juan De Paoli has joined the company as Vice President, Center Store Program Management. In this key leadership role, De Paoli will report to Glenn Backus, Senior
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Steven Lauer: Topco CEO Retires
Skokie, Illinois-based Topco Associates announced the retirement of Steven K. Lauer as president and CEO. Lauer, who was promoted from chief financial officer to president/CEO in 1999 — retired after 19 years of service
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Topco Salutes Excellence in Private Brand Marketing
About 1,100 representatives from nearly 50 members companies and more than 165 vendors took part in Topco Associates’ annual Super Show last week in Schaumburg, Ill. During this Private Brand industry event that focuses
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Topco to Debut New Products at its 2011 Super Show
Skokie, Illinois based cooperative Topco Associates, announced that its 2011 Sales and Merchandising Super Show will be held May 9 to 12 at the Renaissance Conference Center in Schaumburg, Illinois. Members will get a
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AWG Relaunches Private Brand Website
Kansas City based Associated Wholesale Grocers distributor the classic distributor Private Brands like Always Save, Best Choice and Clearly Organic have relaunched their website www.awgbrands.com. The redesigned site includes new functionality and a modern
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It’s Valutime at Winn-Dixie
Thank you to a reader in Florida who sent me a tip about Winn-Dixie launching a new value tier Private Brand with a full page in its weekly flyer. Valutime is distributed by Topco
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Topco Make an Offer for Wild Oats
In a report from Supermarket News it is revealed that the retailer-owned Private Brand cooperative Topco Associates, is attempting to buy the Wild Oats brand and other intellectual property from Whole Foods, according to
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