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Kmart Names David Montoya Executive VP, Store Operations
Kmart Corporation on Tuesday announced the appointment of David Montoya to Executive Vice President, Store Operations, effectively immediately. Montoya will be responsible for all aspects of store operations for Kmart's more than 2,100 retail outlets.
WWRE and UDEX to Develop Universal Descriptor Solution
The WorldWide Retail Exchange on Wednesday announced that it has signed a definitive agreement with UDEX, an Internet environment for the construction and exchange of product information. Through the agreement, the Exchange will use UDEX as a "Descriptor Standardization Agent" and will deliver a universal standard for product attributes and value descriptions.

The Pepsi Bottling Group Names John T. Cahill CEO

The Pepsi Bottling Group on Wednesday announced that its Board of Directors has elected John T. Cahill, 44, CEO. The Board also approved the promotion of Eric J. Foss, 43, to president of PBG North America.
United President Makes Statement on Produce Industry's Response to National Tragedy

United Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Association President and CEO Tom Stenzel made a statement on Monday thanking the produce industry for its support to victims of last week's tragic events.
7-Eleven Inc. Announces Further Development of People's Republic of China

7-Eleven Inc., the world's largest convenience retailer with over 22,000 stores worldwide, today announced plans to expand the development and operation of 7-Eleven stores through licensing arrangements in the People's Republic of China.
Harry's Farmers Market Inc. Announces Net Loss in Second Quarter

Harry's Farmers Market Inc. on Monday reported results for the second quarter of fiscal 2002 ending August 1, 2001. The company had a net loss applicable to common shareholders for the second quarter of fiscal 2002 of approximately $0.9 million or ($0.15) per common share.
GMA's Molpus Named to USDA/USTR's Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee

C. Manly Moplus, president and CEO of the Grocery Manufacturers of America, was appointed on Monday to the United States Department of Agriculture and the Office of the United States Trade Representative's Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee for Trade (APAC).
France Supermarches Match Selects SeeBeyond for Supply Chain Integration

SeeBeyond, a global provider of eBI solutions, on Monday announced that Supermarches Match chose SeeBeyond to provide its real-time supply chain integration platform.
Fleming Expands Convenience-Store Distribution Network

Fleming announced on Monday that it has completed the acquisition of certain assets and inventory of privately-held convenience-store distributor Miller & Hartman South, LLC. Included in the purchase are warehouse facilities and inventory located in Leitchfield, Ky.
FDI, NGA Announce Food FleetXchange Deal

The new Food FleetXchange transportation Internet portal launched by Food Distributors International (FDI) and the National Grocers Association (N.G.A.) Aug. 1 is already expanding and adding new services, members of the two food industry associations were told on Sunday during the Midyear Executive Conference.

Kmart Names David Montoya Executive VP, Store Operations

WWRE and UDEX to Develop Universal Descriptor Solution

The Pepsi Bottling Group Names John T. Cahill CEO

United President Makes Statement on Produce Industry's Response to National Tragedy

7-Eleven Inc. Announces Further Development of People's Republic of China

Harry's Farmers Market Inc. Announces Net Loss in Second Quarter

GMA's Molpus Named to USDA/USTR's Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee

France Supermarches Match Selects SeeBeyond for Supply Chain Integration

Fleming Expands Convenience-Store Distribution Network

FDI, NGA Announce Food FleetXchange Deal