June 19, 2023 by MMR
Donna Tweeten, Hy-Vee, MMR's Most Influential Women
Issue 06-19-2023, Uncategorized
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — In 2022, Donna Tweeten made Hy-Vee history when she was elevated to president, becoming the first woman at Hy-Vee to ever serve in this role. Tweeten has worn many hats throughout her career at Hy-Vee, all of which have prepared her for this next chapter. Most known for her marketing
June 19, 2023 by MMR
Georgia Van Gundy, Hy-Vee, MMR's Most Influential Women
Issue 06-19-2023
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — As executive vice president, chief of staff and chief customer officer, Georgia Van Gundy is the driving force behind Hy-Vee’s companywide goal to become the Best Place to Work in America. In addition to leading this charge, Van Gundy is responsible for several areas of the company, including employee engagement;
June 19, 2023 by MMR
Dollar General, MMR's Most Influential Women, Pooh Vichidvongsa
Issue 06-19-2023
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – Pooh Vichidvongsa started her career at Dollar General as a pricing analyst before making a move to merchandising. That change opened the door to an influential role on the team that implemented DG’s non-consumables initiative (NCI), which was designed to revitalize general merchandise and make the entire store more appealing to customers.
June 19, 2023 by MMR
ginny ward, Hy-Vee, MMR's Most Influential Women
Issue 06-19-2023
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Ginny Ward has been an influential leader for Hy-Vee in the Omaha market for more than a decade. First moving to the area in 2011 as a district store director, Ward managed two retail stores prior to being elevated to her current position in 2020. As the regional vice president
June 19, 2023 by MMR
Latrice Watkins, MMR's Most Influential Women, Walmart
2023, Issue 06-19-2023, Issues
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Latriece Watkins’ career trajectory continued its impressive ascent with her promotion last month to the position of chief merchandising officer for Walmart U.S. She is the first woman and the first person of color to hold the post. “Those of you who have worked with Latriece know she is a merchant at
June 19, 2023 by MMR
Colleen Wegman, MMR's Most Influential Women, Wegmans
Issue 06-19-2023
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Colleen Wegman succeeded her father, Danny Wegman, as chief executive officer of Wegmans Food Markets in 2017. Despite the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent volatility in the supply chain, she has maintained the commitment to the standards and values that make Wegmans one of the very best food retailers