Kmart, Troy, Mich., said it has promoted Mark Glover to vice president, merchandise operations planning and replenishment. Glover, previously divisional vice president, planning and decision support systems, will report to Andy Giancamilli, president and chief operating officer .
will report to Martin E. Welch, executive vice president and chief financial officer, and Lalla to Giancamilli.
In addition, Kmart said it promoted Juli Musch divisional vice president of investor relations, reporting to Kmart vice president and treasurer John T. McDonald, Jr., effective immediately. She will assume the responsibilities held by Bob Burton, who departed from the company earlier this year. Previously, Musch was divisional vice president, corporate finance.
Penn Traffic, Syracuse, N.Y., said it has named Linda Jones vice president of groceries, frozen and dairy. Previously, Jones was vice president of sales and advertising.
W. Lee Flowers and Co., Lake City, S.C., said it has named Sammy Snell vice president of sales. In his new position, Snell will be responsible for all interaction between the grocery wholesaler and independent retail stores . Previously, Snell was a food broker in Charleston, S.C.
The National Grocers Association, Reston, Va., said it has named Judy Sullivan director of government relations. Previously, Sullivan served as director of government relations, and has also been the Washington representative for several energy-related companies.
The Food Industry Crusade Against Hunger, Washington, said it has named Rick DeSanta, vice president of corporate affairs and chief communications officer for A&P, Montvale, N.J., to its board of trustees. The election was held during FICAH's September board meeting held in conjunction with FDI's Midyear Executive Conference in Las Vegas.
