SAFEWAY'S EVERETTE MOVES UP TO EXECUTIVE VP

PLEASANTON, Calif. -- Safeway here said last week Bruce Everette has been promoted to corporate executive vice president. In this position, he will execute a range of business strategies and initiatives across Safeway's 10 retail divisions. Most recently Everette was president of Safeway's northern California division.

tail ranks in the northern California division prior to assuming his most recent position. The company said Tim Hakin will succeed Henry. Prior to his promotion Hakin served as president of Dominicks Finer Foods, Oak Brook, Ill., Safeway's metro Chicago division.

The company said Scott Grimmett, currently vice presidenat, retail operations at Dominicks, will succeed Hakin as president.

Stater Bros. Promotes Baker to COO

COLTON, Calif. -- Stater Bros. Markets here said last week Don Baker has been promoted to executive vice president and chief operating officer. Prior to his promotion, Baker was executive vice president.

Stater Bros. also said George Frahm has been promoted to senior vice president of administration, reporting to Don Baker. In his new position, Frahm will be responsible for overseeing operations of the company's personnel, training, labor relations, insurance, workers' compensation and support services departments. Prior to his promotion, Frahm was Stater's vice president of labor relations.