The Vitamin Shoppe adds 2 executives
Monika Grabania and Erica Evans to support new era of growth and transformation.
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SPAR Group names William Linnane permanent CEO
Linnane said he is honored to lead the team as SPAR advances its strategy to build a leaner and more profitable organization.
Dollar General names Emily Taylor chief operating officer, elevates merchandising leaders
Veteran merchant credited with driving pOpshelf expansion and digital innovation takes on expanded operational role
Dollar General taps Travis Nixon as Senior Vice President of AI Optimization
"With greater strategic integration of AI, we look forward to accelerating and expanding existing efforts to drive operational excellence, cost efficiency, and customer-centric innovation.”
Industry mourns passing of Len Genovese
The former president and CEO of Genovese Drug Stores, Inc., passed away on November 1, 2025, at the age of 91.
Publix VP to retire, three officers promoted
“For our company to have continued success, we need associates who are ready to take the next step in their Publix careers.”
Frankford Candy announces executive leadership transition
Stuart Selarnick to move from chief executive officer to chairman of the board; Christopher Munyan named new CEO.
The Vitamin Shoppe names Kate Vukelich Chief People Officer
Vukelich brings over twenty years of leadership experience in HR, retail operations, and organizational transformation at major brands.
NRF Foundation releases its 2026 'List of People Shaping Retail’s Future'
“These individuals exemplify what it means to lead with purpose and to drive meaningful transformation across the retail industry.”
Vegas named chief commercial officer at Walgreens
She will lead the company's end-to-end customer experience strategy, including owned brand and merchandising, marketing, and the loyalty program.
Former Walmart executive Jim von Gremp dies at 75
A stalwart in Northwest Arkansas business, political and philanthropic circles.
Ulta Beauty names Christopher DelOrefice as CFO
DelOrefice will begin his new role on December 5, 2025, and Chris Lialios will continue to serve as Interim Chief Financial Officer until such time.
Wakefern Food Corp. appoints Travis Riepenhoff group vice president for fresh divisions
Riepenhoff will oversee Wakefern’s fresh food divisions, including food service, bakery, meat, seafood, produce and floral
PepsiCo announces new chief financial officer
Schmitt joins PepsiCo from Walmart, where he currently serves as executive vice president and chief financial officer for Walmart U.S.
H-E-B names Roxanne Orsak as new president
Roxanne Orsak will become the first woman to serve as president of H-E-B in the company’s 120-year history.
RLC welcomes Josh Moore as VP of Litigation
Founded in 2010 as the independent legal arm of RILA, the RLC has filed over 250 amicus briefs.