PLMA appoints Jennifer Linke vice president, Association Relations
Linke will lead PLMA’s member and retailer engagement, marketing and communications, and programs and events
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Target names Weinstein chief marketing, guest experience officer
Former Hilton marketing chief will oversee brand engagement, Roundel, and Target+ as the retailer pursues growth.
Seven executives named to NRF Foundation's list of people shaping retail's future
The 2027 class reflects the growing importance of technology, creativity, operations and customer engagement.
Hormel Foods names Paul Kuehneman chief accounting officer
He will lead the company's accounting organization and oversee its tax function, creating greater alignment across these important areas of the finance organization
Albertsons Cos. appoints Meg Whitman as executive chair
Whitman brings over 40 years of business, technology and strategic innovation experience. Kim Fennebresque named lead independent director.
The Vitamin Shoppe appoints Kimberley Gardiner to lead marketing and growth
Gardiner will report directly to chief executive officer Sharon Leite and join the company's executive leadership team
Kroger names Mark Ibbotson executive vice president and chief store operations officer
Ibbotson brings decades of experience leading large-scale retail operations through periods of significant transformation
Sprouts names Nick Konat CEO as Jack Sinclair beomes executive chairman
Konat: “Looking ahead, I am confident in the opportunities before us and in our ability to build on our momentum and create long-term value for our shareholders.”
Dollar General general counsel Rhonda Taylor to retire; Kelly Collier named successor
Taylor will remain in her current position through December 6, before moving into a senior advisory role through at least April 2, 2027.
Lisa McKnight joins SC Johnson
Longtime Mattel executive Lisa McKnight has joined SC Johnson to lead its Lifestyle Brands division, home to Method, Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day, Ecover and Babyganics.
Brookshire names Jerry LeClair new CEO
LeClair has been with the retailer since 2019 and has served as interim CEO since February following the retirement of longtime executive Brad Brookshire
Jim Saccary named vp of human resources at The GIANT Company
He will report directly to The GIANT Company’s president, John Ruane
CHPA president and CEO Scott Melville to step down
Scott Melville will conclude a 16-year tenure during which CHPA expanded its reach across the broader self-care industry.
Walmart taps tech veterans to help shape its AI future
New executives will focus on design and partnerships as the retailer builds AI-powered experiences for customers, associates and partners
Albertsons Cos. picks Emily Turner for chief marketing officer role
She had served as chief marketing officer at The Fresh Market
Pressed Juicery enters new era of growth with key executive Appointments
Veteran global brand and beverage executives Tina Reejsinghani and Chad Peffer join as Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Sales Officer, respectively, to help fuel Pressed’s ambitious national wholesale expansion