people

Tobacco

Chief Sales Officer Patrick Hurd to Leave Kretek

Tobacco company intends to sign him on as consultant

General Merchandise/HBC

National Convenience Distributors Names New CEO

Allen succeeds Berro, who continues as chairman; Murphy appointed COO

Industry veterans’ experience includes stints with BP, Irving Oil, Speedway, SuperAmerica

Top exec discusses the retail trends of 2020 that could become habits

New frictionless technology enables customers to buy fuel with license plate recognition, mobile app

Johnson brings more than 30 years CPG experience to young snack company

Social justice concerns loom large after a year that included the pandemic, Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and more

Trade group embraces continuity following turbulent year

New corporate chef Paul Young trained at Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Academy

Wills Group appoints Blackie Wills as president and COO

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