Two senior executives depart Walmart
Senior Walmart executives Tom Ward, chief operating officer of Sam’s Club, and Cedric Clark, head of U.S. store operations are leaving the company
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Kroger SVP Valerie Jabbar announces retirement after 38 years of service
Throughout her career, Jabbar has been recognized as a leader both inside and outside the grocery industry
Target names Jeff England chief supply chain officer
New logistics chief will focus on improving inventory flow, speed and reliability across channels.
Industry veteran Joe Mueller retires from Kellanova
Joe Mueller is retiring following a career defined by customer partnerships, sales leadership and industry engagement across the grocery and mass retail sectors.
WAFC elects six new directors to 2026-2027 leadership
“I am thrilled to welcome six outstanding new directors to the WAFC Board. Their passion, expertise, and fresh energy will strengthen our mission of transforming lives through learning, and I look forward to the impact we will make together,” said Pat Posey, Chief Operating Officer, WAFC.
Wakefern promotes Chris Ruane to director of own brands
In the new role, Ruane will oversee strategy for Wakefern’s portfolio of owned brands, including Bowl & Basket, Wholesome Pantry, and Paperbird.
Ahold Delhaize USA names Vipin Gopal head of data and AI
He will play a critical role in transforming enterprise data foundations, accelerating responsible AI adoption and enabling greater value creation in support of the company’s Growing Together strategy.
Nutrabolt appoints Andrew Archambault as president and CEO
Archambault brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in consumer-packaged goods.
PIM Brands taps Tom Gargiulo as chief revenue officer
The move reflects PIM Brands' commitment to integrated commercial leadership bridging marketing and sales to continue driving year-over-year double digit expansion
Esomar names Aurélie Reynier head of data, innovation and AI
New role leading industrywide efforts on responsible AI while advancing members’ data and innovation capabilities.
Ahold Delhaize USA appoints Abby Cook as senior vice president, Own Brands to lead strategy and growth
She will report to Chief Commercial and Digital Officer Keith Nicks
Publix Executive Chairman Todd Jones to retire on May 31, will remain board chair
Murphy: “We celebrate Todd's 46-year career and are thankful for his exemplary service to our company, our associates and customers, and the communities we serve.”
Market Basket names Chuck Casassa president
The leadership changes come days after a Delaware Court of Chancery ruling upheld the company’s decision to remove former CEO Arthur T. Demoulas.
Newell Brands appoints Brian Rice as head of global design
An opportunity to elevate design as a strategic growth driver across consumer and enterprise brands.
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
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.