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•  The Save Mart Companies announced today Tamara Pattison has joined the company as senior vice president, chief digital officer, saying that "this newly created position will further enhance the organization’s opportunities for emerging digital technologies and e-commerce strategies, enabling future growth."

Pattison most recently was Director of A3Ventures, the innovation lab and capital investment arm of AAA Northern California.


•  The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) has announced the upcoming retirement of IDDBA president-CEO, Michael Eardley.  IDDBA's Executive Committee has begun the search process, and will "be accepting letters of interest and resumes through December 3, 2022."