Ed DeVaney named president of CVS Caremark
DeVaney had been named interim president in December 2024. He will report to Prem Shah, group president, CVS Health.
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Bryant Harris joins Rite Aid as chief merchandising officer
“As an accomplished leader driven by excellence, Bryant will be a great addition to the team to help further our mission,” says CEO Matt Schroeder.
David Kennerley appointed Kroger CFO
Kennerley is an experienced finance executive with almost 25 years of service at PepsiCo.
Mercy Beehler joins NRF advocacy team
Beehler brings extensive experience in retail policy and most was head of policy communications at Alibaba Group.
Bonita Price promoted to Chief Merchant for Family Dollar
Price's career in value retailing spans over 25 years.
L'Oréal Groupe appoints Christina Fair Consumer Products Division President
Christina Fair will oversee L'Oréal’s Consumer Products Division in North America in her new position.
The Raley's Companies promote Paul Gianetto and Natalie Slatter
Gianetto is the new President of Raley’s Operating Division, and Slatter is now the Vice President of Store Operations.
Whole Foods CEO Jason Buechel to Lead Amazon’s Worldwide Grocery Stores Division
Buechel will manage Amazon’s extensive grocery portfolio, which includes Whole Foods, Amazon Fresh, and other initiatives.
Brian Johnson named president and CEO of The Fresh Market
He succeeds Jason Potter, who left to head Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.
Jason Potter named president and CEO of Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.
Potter succeeds Eric Lindberg, who has served as interim president and CEO since October 2024.
BJ’s chairman and CEO elected chair of NRF's board of directors
Eddy: "I look forward to working with NRF and the board to continue to propel the retail industry forward."
Ulta Beauty names Kecia Steelman president and CEO in leadership transition
Dave Kimbell to retire after 11 years with Ulta. He was named CEO in 2021.
Lee Nicholson appointed EVP and Chief Merchant at Stop & Shop
Retail veteran Lee Nicholson returns to Stop & Shop as EVP and Chief Merchant, bringing 30 years of industry experience to lead the company's merchandising strategy.
Dollar Tree names Michael Creedon as permanent CEO
“His strategic vision, deep understanding of the business, and collaborative leadership have earned the trust of the entire organization.”
Ahold Delhaize USA names Greg Finchum as president of Food Lion
Greg Finchum, a long-time Food Lion executive, will succeed Meg Ham as President in May 2025, bringing over three decades of leadership experience to the role.