WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — In 2022, Donna Tweeten was promoted to president of Hy-Vee Inc., becoming the first woman to hold that position at the 94-year-old company. Tweeten has steadily ascended the executive ladder since she came to the company’s corporate office in 2006 as assistant vice president of communications. In her tenure at
PHILADELPHIA — Rite Aid chief marketing officer Jeanniey Walden has had a diverse career — from graduating with a teaching degree to entering the world of business and ad agencies to being an entrepreneur, leading B2B and B2C marketing strategies and more. She says she has been fortunate to be a part of many pivotal
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Annie Walker is a 21-year veteran of Walmart, having joined the retailer in 2002 soon after graduating from the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) with a B.S. degree in industrial engineering. As senior vice president of merchandise operations for food, Walker and her team work directly with suppliers. She has responsibility
BENTONVILLE, Ark. —Latriece Watkins assumed the role of chief merchandising officer at Walmart U.S. last May, marking a significant milestone in a career spanning nearly a quarter-century at the renowned retailer. “Those of you who have worked with Latriece know she is a merchant at heart and has a talent and passion for developing future
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — In retiring as president and chief executive officer of Wegmans Super Markets, in 2017, Danny Wegman expressed confidence in the succession plan that elevated his daughter, Colleen, to the corner office. “The time has come to create a structure for the future that will allow us to remain strong, vibrant and family
SAN ANTONIO — H-E-B strives to live up to its Here Everything’s Better motto through initiatives aimed at making life better for residents of the Lone Star State, where most stores are located. Empowering H-E-B’s customers to be proactive about their health and wellness is one such initiative. Lael Wilder, who as a senior business
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — As senior vice president of marketing for Hy-Vee, Amy Wittry is focused on increasing brand loyalty for the $13 billion grocery retailer. “My role is to be the voice of the customer — understanding them and how they engage with our brand — and creating greater customer loyalty and trust