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
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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
Target names first chief AI officer and elevates design chief as it bets on AI-UX pairing
"What excites me most is the opportunity to make AI real for the people who experience Target every day."
Kroger names Nate Faust executive vice president and chief eCommerce officer
Faust brings more than two decades of experience building and scaling highly impactful eCommerce businesses
FMI appoints SQFI business development director for North America
Galarza has led strategic partner relationships, joint business planning, and cross-functional initiatives across the food and beverage sector
Bowie joins Walgreens as new SVP of marketing
She had been vice president of marketing at Walmart
Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director
A former Navy physician and Coast Guard chief medical officer, Schwartz also served as deputy surgeon general during President Donald Trump’s first administration.
American Eagle's Schottenstein to receive NRF's Visionary Award
"Having spent my entire life in retail, this industry has shaped who I am, and I'm incredibly proud of all we have achieved together."