Dollar General announces 9 officer appointments
Moves span real estate, IT, business intelligence, human resources and store operations.
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Emily Culp appointed chief executive officer at Dropps
Culp brings more than 30 years of experience scaling global consumer brands at the intersection of health, wellness, and performance
Marshall to depart from Sam's Club
Marshall joined Walmart in 2005 as a replenishment trainee and went on to hold several senior roles
Mars appoints Kemal Cetin as chief digital & information officer for Snacking business
He is a seasoned Digital and Information Technology leader with a proven track record of driving digital technology innovation and transformation.
NACDS promotes Kayla McFeely to SVP, Health and Wellness Strategy and Policy
From Executive Fellow to senior leadership, McFeely has helped shape NACDS’ vision for the future of pharmacy-based care
FMI appoints David Haaf to lead Fresh Foods initiatives
Industry veteran brings over 30 years of leadership experience across retail, foodservice and trade association sectors.
Sam's Club names Steve Schrobilgen chief operating officer
"Steve's leadership will play an important role in helping us continue to raise the bar across our clubs and operations."
Local Express names Linda Yassen VP of Partnerships
Yassen brings more than 20 years of experience developing channel and partnership programs across North America.
Kroger announces retirement of Tim Massa, executive vice president and chief associate experience officer
Massa to retire September 18 following 16 years of leadership at Kroger and more than three decades of distinguished service in human resources
Alan Barry named CEO of Lidl US
Barry, who previously held leadership roles with Lidl in Ireland and Great Britain, will assume the role in July
Two senior executives depart Walmart
Senior Walmart executives Tom Ward, chief operating officer of Sam’s Club, and Cedric Clark, head of U.S. store operations are leaving the company
Kroger SVP Valerie Jabbar announces retirement after 38 years of service
Throughout her career, Jabbar has been recognized as a leader both inside and outside the grocery industry
Target names Jeff England chief supply chain officer
New logistics chief will focus on improving inventory flow, speed and reliability across channels.
Industry veteran Joe Mueller retires from Kellanova
Joe Mueller is retiring following a career defined by customer partnerships, sales leadership and industry engagement across the grocery and mass retail sectors.
WAFC elects six new directors to 2026-2027 leadership
“I am thrilled to welcome six outstanding new directors to the WAFC Board. Their passion, expertise, and fresh energy will strengthen our mission of transforming lives through learning, and I look forward to the impact we will make together,” said Pat Posey, Chief Operating Officer, WAFC.
Wakefern promotes Chris Ruane to director of own brands
In the new role, Ruane will oversee strategy for Wakefern’s portfolio of owned brands, including Bowl & Basket, Wholesome Pantry, and Paperbird.