Unilever's top marketing officer is leaving the company
Esi Eggleston Bracey departs in a leadership change.
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Hormel Foods taps Jason Levine for new enterprise-wide chief marketing officer position
New role further strengthens marketing capabilities and accelerates growth strategy
Amazon names new AI chief
Peter DeSantis to lead new organization as company competes to develop increasingly capable AI systems.
Dollar General expands role of Matthew Simonsen
One of three personnel moves in business intelligence and store operations.
Brian Wynne named chair of American Heart Association's 2026 First Coast Heart Ball
Heart Ball chairmanship centers on advocacy, access, and care for military families
The Vitamin Shoppe adds 2 executives
Monika Grabania and Erica Evans to support new era of growth and transformation.
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.