What is in this article?:
- Power 50 2012: A Decade of Influence
- Enduring Influence
- Highlights from Past Power 50s
“It’s only recently that the industry has realized who has the final say,” wrote SN Group Editor Robert Vosburgh in 2003 about the growing recognition of the consumer’s influence.
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Enduring Influence
The following seven individuals have appeared on the SN Power 50 list in each of its first 10 years, beginning in 2003:
- David Dillon, Kroger Co. (2012 Rank: 2) (2003 Rank: 5)
- Steve Burd, Safeway (2012 Rank: 3) (2003 Rank: 7)
- John Mackey, Whole Foods (2012 Rank: 5) (2003 Rank: 18)
- Pierre-Olivier Beckers, Delhaize Group (2012 Rank: 8) (2003 Rank: 10)
- Danny Wegman, Wegmans Food Markets (2012 Rank: 9) (2003 Rank: 11)
- Charles Butt, H. E. Butt Grocery Co. (2012 Rank: 11) (2003 Rank: 12)
- Rick Cohen, C&S Wholesale Grocers (2012 Rank: 17) (2003 Rank: 17)
