Kroger announces resignation of CEO Rodney McMullen
Ronald Sargent appointed chairman of the board of directors and interim CEO.
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Kelly Mahoney appointed CMO of Ulta Beauty
“I’m so proud to step into the CMO role and shape the future of the Ulta Beauty brand,” says Mahoney.
NACDS announces retirement of Jim Whitman after 48 years of service
Whitman will leave behind a legacy of commitment to member service and industry leadership.
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.
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."