Flowers Foods Names James Simms to Lead DSD Sales Operations

January 24, 2024 Flowers Foods

Flowers Foods, Inc. has named James Simms executive vice president of DSD (direct store distribution) sales operations. In this newly created role, Simms reports to Heeth Varnedoe, president and chief operating officer.

Adapting to Change: Flowers Foods’ Journey in the Evolving Baking Industry

August 31, 2023 Best Stocks

In a surprising turn of events, Flowers Foods has recently been downgraded by analysts at StockNews.com from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating. It is important to recognize that this downgrade comes amidst several changes within the baking industry as a whole.

Flowers Foods Announces Appointment of Heeth Varnedoe as President, Names Terry Thomas Chief Growth Officer

August 22, 2023 Flowers Foods

Heeth Varnedoe, chief operating officer at Flowers, will begin serving as president and chief operating officer of the company. Varnedoe has held a number of key management roles at Flowers, including chief transformation officer, senior vice president of DSD Regions/Sales, and president of the Phoenix bakery.

Flowers Foods Announces Retirement of Chief Sales Officer

August 11, 2023 Flowers Foods

Flowers Foods, Inc. announced that effective December 31, 2023, D. Keith Wheeler, chief sales officer, will retire from the company after 35 years of service. Wheeler will step down from his current role on August 31, 2023, and will serve until his retirement as a senior advisor to Ryals McMullian, chairman, chief executive officer, and president of Flowers.

Flowers Foods Announces Retirement of EVP of Network Optimization

Flowers Foods, Inc. announced that effective July 14, 2023, Robert L. Benton, Jr., executive vice president of network optimization, will retire from the company after 43 years of service.