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RNZ News
25-05-2025
- Business
- RNZ News
Man delivers and sells Costco butter from Auckland to Taranaki
A man from Taranaki has been making a side hustle out of delivering cut price groceries from the giant wholesaler to New Plymouth hundreds of kilometres away. Kaleb Halverson spoke to Lisa Owen. To embed this content on your own webpage, cut and paste the following: See terms of use.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Associated Grocers Inc. names David Politz president and CEO
Politz had been serving as the wholesaler's interim president following the departure of Manard Lagasse Jr., who left for other opportunities. Associated Grocers You can find original article here Supermarketnews. Subscribe to our free daily Supermarketnews newsletter. Associated Grocers Inc. has announced the appointment of David Politz as president and CEO. Politz had been serving as the wholesaler's interim president following the departure of Manard Lagasse Jr., who left for other opportunities. Politz has been with the Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based wholesaler since 1985, serving in various leadership roles, most recently as senior vice president and chief operating officer. He has also led the development and implementation of critical systems to support the company's retail members, according to Associated Grocers. 'The Associated Grocers board of directors is excited to appoint David Politz as our new president and CEO,' said Board Chair Daphne Lamendola. 'His unwavering dedication, strategic vision, and forward-thinking leadership will continue to guide our company toward sustained growth and success.' Politz expressed his enthusiasm for leading a company that holds deep personal significance. 'I am honored to continue serving the independent retailers along the Gulf Coast,' Politz said. 'As we celebrate 75 years as a full-service grocery wholesaler, we remain committed to the values that have defined us: integrity, excellence and a singular focus on the long-term success of the independent grocery retailer.' Associated Grocers works with more than 200 independent retailers in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas.
