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Yahoo
05-08-2025
- Business
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United Natural Foods Appoints David Best as President and Chief Executive Officer of Retail
PROVIDENCE, R.I., August 05, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the "Company" or "UNFI") today announced the appointment of David Best as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Retail, effective Aug. 17. Best will be responsible for accelerating UNFI's retail business growth strategy while leading the company's two retail banners, Cub Foods and Shoppers Food Warehouse. "David's track record of driving retail innovation, his deep industry expertise, and his shopper-centric approach make him an ideal leader to help us write the next chapter of success for our retail business," said Sandy Douglas, Chief Executive Officer, UNFI. "As a Minnesota native, his connection to the local heritage of our Cub brand and his passion for the communities we serve will be invaluable as we partner with our franchisees to drive long-term, shared growth." Prior to joining UNFI, Best spent two years as President and Chief Operating Officer of Coborn's Inc., based in St. Cloud, Minn., where he implemented a new strategy to accelerate growth, expand into new categories and build the team. He has also served as Senior Vice President of Omnichannel and Strategic Capabilities for General Mills and spent 19 years with Target, where he held a variety of leadership roles across merchandising, supply chain, and business development. "I'm excited to join UNFI and accelerate the retail business during such a pivotal time for the Company," Best said. "As a former UNFI customer and a Minnesota native, I have a great respect for the differentiated value UNFI is creating within our industry and for everything the Cub brand means to the community I call home. I'm energized by the opportunity to work with the UNFI team and all our franchisees as we build a bright future for our retail business." Best will report to Douglas and serve on UNFI's senior leadership team. About UNFI UNFI is North America's premier grocery wholesaler delivering the widest variety of fresh, branded, and owned brand products to more than 30,000 locations throughout North America, including natural product superstores, independent retailers, conventional supermarket chains, ecommerce providers, and food service customers. UNFI also provides a broad range of value-added services and segmented marketing expertise, including proprietary technology, data, market insights, and shelf management to help customers and suppliers build their businesses and brands. As the largest full-service grocery partner in North America, UNFI is committed to building a food system that is better for all and is uniquely positioned to deliver great food, more choices, and fresh thinking to customers. To learn more about how UNFI is delivering value for its stakeholders, visit View source version on Contacts For Media: Kristen For UNFI Investors: Kristyn -or-Steve Errore nel recupero dei dati Effettua l'accesso per consultare il tuo portafoglio Errore nel recupero dei dati Errore nel recupero dei dati Errore nel recupero dei dati Errore nel recupero dei dati
Business Wire
05-08-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
United Natural Foods Appoints David Best as President and Chief Executive Officer of Retail
PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the 'Company' or 'UNFI') today announced the appointment of David Best as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Retail, effective Aug. 17. Best will be responsible for accelerating UNFI's retail business growth strategy while leading the company's two retail banners, Cub Foods and Shoppers Food Warehouse. 'David's track record of driving retail innovation, his deep industry expertise, and his shopper-centric approach make him an ideal leader to help us write the next chapter of success for our retail business,' said Sandy Douglas, Chief Executive Officer, UNFI. 'As a Minnesota native, his connection to the local heritage of our Cub brand and his passion for the communities we serve will be invaluable as we partner with our franchisees to drive long-term, shared growth.' Prior to joining UNFI, Best spent two years as President and Chief Operating Officer of Coborn's Inc., based in St. Cloud, Minn., where he implemented a new strategy to accelerate growth, expand into new categories and build the team. He has also served as Senior Vice President of Omnichannel and Strategic Capabilities for General Mills and spent 19 years with Target, where he held a variety of leadership roles across merchandising, supply chain, and business development. 'I'm excited to join UNFI and accelerate the retail business during such a pivotal time for the Company,' Best said. 'As a former UNFI customer and a Minnesota native, I have a great respect for the differentiated value UNFI is creating within our industry and for everything the Cub brand means to the community I call home. I'm energized by the opportunity to work with the UNFI team and all our franchisees as we build a bright future for our retail business.' Best will report to Douglas and serve on UNFI's senior leadership team. About UNFI UNFI is North America's premier grocery wholesaler delivering the widest variety of fresh, branded, and owned brand products to more than 30,000 locations throughout North America, including natural product superstores, independent retailers, conventional supermarket chains, ecommerce providers, and food service customers. UNFI also provides a broad range of value-added services and segmented marketing expertise, including proprietary technology, data, market insights, and shelf management to help customers and suppliers build their businesses and brands. As the largest full-service grocery partner in North America, UNFI is committed to building a food system that is better for all and is uniquely positioned to deliver great food, more choices, and fresh thinking to customers. To learn more about how UNFI is delivering value for its stakeholders, visit
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Entertainment
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Newman's Own Launches All-Year Effort to Honor a Long Legacy of Giving
This Week: Paul Newman's 100th Birthday Marked by Official Proclamation of PAUL NEWMAN GENEROSITY DAY in Westport, Connecticut WESTPORT, Conn., Jan. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of what would have been Paul Newman's 100th birthday, Newman's Own declared January 26th, "Paul Newman Generosity Day," as a new annual giving holiday. In this inaugural year, the holiday will mark the start of a series of generosity initiatives throughout the year. Paul Newman's greatest legacy isn't only his acting career—it's his philanthropy—notably through Newman's Own. Since 1982, Paul Newman and Newman's Own Foundation have donated more than $600 million to good causes—all funded by the millions of people who purchase Newman's Own delicious food products. Newman's Own is continuing that legacy by inspiring generosity with a celebration of Paul Newman's extraordinary impact as an iconic actor and philanthropist who championed the power of giving back. Paul Newman once said, 'helping others is a delight.' 'That's the heart of this movement. Paul Newman Generosity Day is designed to inspire acts of generosity in real life and online, and to introduce Paul Newman's generous spirit to a new generation. It underscores that Newman's Own Foundation continues Paul Newman's commitment to use all the money that it receives—100% of the profits and royalties—from the sale of Newman's Own delicious food products in service of its mission. "Paul Newman Generosity Day is a call to action and the start of a series of generosity initiatives that we will continue as a campaign throughout the year," said David Best, President and CEO of Newman's Own, Inc. "Paul created a brand that makes purchasing the products an act of kindness. We want to inspire more people to find other ways to make a difference." "Paul Newman's legacy in creating the Newman's Own 'Give It All Away' model was radical 40-plus years ago, and it continues to be incredibly unique today. At Newman's Own Foundation, our donors are the millions of people who buy our products, and we believe that everyone has something to offer when it comes to helping others, with their time, their money, and their influence," said Alex Amouyel, President and CEO of Newman's Own Foundation. Highlights of the Campaign Inaugural Ceremony and Media Event The campaign kicked off with an official naming ceremony at Newman's Own headquarters in Westport, CT on January 27, 2025. Highlights included a proclamation from the First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker, a 4-foot tall cake in the shape of the original salad dressing bottle, media representatives and members of the Newman's Own community in attendance. Event photos can be viewed here. Generosity Social Media Challenge People are encouraged to explore the "Acts of Generosity" list on Newman's Own's website for inspiration and share their own acts on social media, utilizing the hashtag #PaulNewmanGenerosityDay to spread the movement.. A Year Long Generosity Initiative January 26, 2025 kicked off an inaugural annual giving holiday, Paul Newman Generosity Day, with planned generosity initiatives throughout the year to honor Paul Newman's 100th Birthday. Join the Movement For more information on how to join in, visit and follow us on social media @NewmansOwn to join the Paul Newman Generosity Day challenge, utilizing this hashtag: #PaulNewmanGenerosityDay. About Newman's Own Newman's Own is a brand of delicious, high-quality food and beverage products with a unique business model for good. 100% of the profits and royalties made from the sale of Newman's Own products go to Newman's Own Foundation in service of its mission, to nourish and transform the lives of children who face adversity. Learn more at MEDIA CONTACT: newmangenerosity@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Newman's Own Sign in to access your portfolio
