March 6, 2017 by MMR
Brendan Proctor, chief executive officer, German discount grocer, Lidl, Lidl’s U.S. operations, president, Schwarz Group
2017, Issue 03-06-2017, Issues
NEW YORK — Lidl is opening its doors in the United States this summer, several months ahead of schedule. The German discount grocer said it would open 20 stores in the next few months — in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia — en route to a footprint of about 100 stores up and down
January 18, 2017 by MMR
Anne Dament, chief executive officer, Mark Gross, merchandising and marketing, president, senior vice president of retail, Supervalu Inc.
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MINNEAPOLIS — Supervalu Inc. has appointed Anne Dament as senior vice president of retail, merchandising and marketing. In this role, she will lead the company’s retail banner operations, oversee the retail merchandising and marketing functions, and report to Mark Gross, Supervalu’s president and chief executive officer. Dament, a 25-year retail veteran who began her career
December 9, 2016 by MMR
chief executive officer, Coca-Cola Co., James Quincey, Muhtar Kent
Supplier News
ATLANTA — Coca-Cola Co. announced on Friday that Muhtar Kent is stepping down as chief executive officer on May 1 and will be succeeded by James Quincey, the company’s president and chief operating officer. Kent, who has led the company since 2008, will remain chairman. Quincey, 51, joined Coca-Cola in 1996 and has been president
August 1, 2016 by MMR
Bob Mariano, chief executive officer, Kroger Co., Kroger’s Roundy’s division, Mariano’s grocery chain
2016, Issue 08-1-2016, Issues
CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. recently announced management changes at several of its divisions, most notably the pending retirement of Bob Mariano, chief executive officer of Kroger’s Roundy’s division and the creator and namesake of the Mariano’s grocery chain in the Chicago area. Mariano, 66, is set to retire September 1, but he will serve as
July 21, 2016 by MMR
Bart Becht, Camillo Pane, chief executive officer, Coty Inc., P&G, Procter & Gamble Co.
People, Supplier News
NEW YORK — Coty Inc. announced on Thursday the appointment of Camillo Pane as chief executive officer as well as a member of the board, effective after the company closes its deal to acquire Procter & Gamble Co.’s (P&G’s) specialty beauty business. Coty said it expects the deal to close in October. Pane is currently
July 11, 2016 by MMR
chief executive officer, David Cheesewright, Dirk Van den Berghe, Lee Tappenden, Walmart Canada, Walmart International
2016, Issue 07-11-2016, Issues
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Walmart Canada veteran Lee Tappenden will become the company’s new chief executive officer, effective August 15. He joined Walmart Canada in 2010 and has held several senior positions since then. Tappenden currently is chief operations officer. He will succeed Dirk Van den Berghe, who assumed the role in August 2014. Before joining
June 27, 2016 by MMR
Andy Clarke, Asda Group PLC, chief executive officer, Roger Burnley, Sean Clarke, United Kingdom, Walmart
2016, Issue 06-27-16, Issues
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Sean Clarke, who has led Walmart’s China business, will replace Andy Clarke as chief executive officer of Asda Group PLC in the United Kingdom. “Andy Clarke has decided the timing is right to step aside from his role with the company,” Walmart announced in a statement. “Sean’s leadership will allow Asda to
June 13, 2016 by MMR
Andy Clarke, Asda Group PLC, chief executive officer, China unit, Sean Clarke, Walmart
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BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart has tapped the leader of its China unit, Sean Clarke, to replace Andy Clarke as chief executive officer of Asda Group PLC in the United Kingdom. “Andy Clarke has decided the timing is right to step aside from his role with the company. Sean’s leadership will allow Asda to build upon the
February 3, 2016 by Mark Baumgartner
chief executive officer, Jerry Storch, Mark Gross as president, Sam Duncan, Supervalu Inc.
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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Supervalu Inc. announced on Wednesday the appointment of Mark Gross as president and chief executive officer, effective February 5. Gross, 52, will succeed Sam Duncan, who is retiring at the end of this month. Gross has more than two decades of experience in the grocery and wholesale industries. For the past
January 19, 2016 by MMR
chief executive officer, Joe Magnacca, Massage Envy, RadioShack Corp., Walgreens
Leading Headlines, People, Retail News, Uncategorized
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Former Walgreens executive vice president Joe Magnacca has been named chief executive officer of massage and skin care service franchisor Massage Envy. Magnacca left Walgreens in 2013 to become CEO of RadioShack Corp., which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last year. He had been promoted from senior vice president to executive
January 11, 2016 by MMR
Bob Mariano, CEO, chief executive officer, Gig Harbor, Kroger Co., Kroger’s chairman, Main & Vine format, president, Rodney McMullen, Roundy’s Inc., Wash.
2016, Issue 01-11-2016, Issues
CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. next month will debut a culinary-focused concept store outside Seattle. The Main & Vine format, opening in Gig Harbor, Wash., will emphasize produce, food preparation advice and high-quality ready-to-eat meals. The store will also feature an expanded selection of organic products. It will offer “fresh, affordable” local produce and meat, and
January 8, 2016 by MMR
Bob Sasser, chief executive officer, Dollar Tree Inc., Gary Philbin, Howard Levine
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CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Howard Levine is stepping down as chief executive officer of Family Dollar on January 15, but he will remain on the board of Dollar Tree Inc. The departure, announced on Friday by Dollar Tree, is earlier than planned but comes after the integration of Family Dollar and Dollar Tree has been completed,