Conagra Brands appoints John Brase as president and CEO
He succeeds Sean Connolly, who will step away from his leadership roles and from the board on May 31, 2026, after more than a decade of leadership
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Market Performance Group names Michael Walton president and chief commercial officer
Walton will report to CEO Jason Reiser and will oversee several of MPG’s core business functions.
Hy-Vee CEO shares tribute to Donna Tweeten
Tweeten, Hy-Vee’s first female president, was a central figure in shaping the retailer’s brand and national profile over a career spanning more than four decades.
Condolences for Donna Tweeten, Hy-Vee's first female president
Donna was Hy-Vee’s first female president and a beloved visionary leader, mentor and advisor who spent the past 40 years shaping the company’s brand into a nationally recognized name
AWG announces Joe Kelley as new chief operating officer
Most recently, Kelley served as senior vice president of Retail Divisions for Kroger
Instacart appoints Ryan Hamburger as Chief Commercial Officer
Hamburger has been with Instacart for over 10 years and has played a central role in building the company’s commercial organization as it scaled into a leading grocery technology platform in North America.
UNFI names first chief digital services officer
Her grocery industry background includes just over two years as officer and general manager for Sam’s Club’s Member Access Platform and more than three years as chief revenue officer for Walmart Connect
bp names Carol Howle deputy CEO as strategy oversight expands
Veteran executive to lead portfolio review and long-term strategy while continuing oversight of supply, trading and shipping.
BJ’s Wholesale Club names Stephanie Reibling chief merchandising officer
“The club channel is thriving, and Stephanie brings a deep knowledge of the space and a track record of driving growth.”
Kelley Padgett joins Avery Dennison as VP, CPG - intelligent labels
New role aims to help CPG leaders protect margins and win at the shelf.
Local Express names Edward Kim VP of sales
Kim brings a track record of building new revenue engines and mentoring future leaders across SaaS, financial services and advertising.
Dollar General announces leadership changes across key operational functions
The moves reflect a broader effort by Dollar General to align its leadership structure with its evolving business priorities
Bamboo Rose hires Steve Gordon to lead planning, analytics
Tech veteran will oversee the firm's merchandise planning solution for retail.
James Gillis rejoins ReposiTrak board of directors
Gillis brings more than 35 years of experience in retail supply chain management, business development and organizational growth
Ahold Delhaize USA names Abby Cook SVP of Own Brands
This appointment reflects the evolution of Ahold Delhaize USA’s own brands strategy and the formal establishment of the Own Brands function
Heritage Grocers Group appoints David Hinojosa as CEO
Hinojosa will lead Heritage’s next growth phase