Former Walmart executive Jim von Gremp dies at 75
A stalwart in Northwest Arkansas business, political and philanthropic circles.
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Ulta Beauty names Christopher DelOrefice as CFO
DelOrefice will begin his new role on December 5, 2025, and Chris Lialios will continue to serve as Interim Chief Financial Officer until such time.
Wakefern Food Corp. appoints Travis Riepenhoff group vice president for fresh divisions
Riepenhoff will oversee Wakefern’s fresh food divisions, including food service, bakery, meat, seafood, produce and floral
PepsiCo announces new chief financial officer
Schmitt joins PepsiCo from Walmart, where he currently serves as executive vice president and chief financial officer for Walmart U.S.
H-E-B names Roxanne Orsak as new president
Roxanne Orsak will become the first woman to serve as president of H-E-B in the company’s 120-year history.
RLC welcomes Josh Moore as VP of Litigation
Founded in 2010 as the independent legal arm of RILA, the RLC has filed over 250 amicus briefs.
Parker’s Kitchen adopts co-CEO model, names new CFO
The chain is currently expanding into new markets, including Myrtle Beach, Jacksonville, and Columbia.
Julia Vander Ploeg resigns from Ahold Delhaize Supervisory Board
Julia has been a member of the Supervisory Board since April 12, 2023.
Stater Bros. Markets expands executive team as McNiff becomes CEO
The retailer announced leadership promotions highlighting internal talent and changing priorities under the new CEO.
Sung Chang joins RILA Government Affairs Team
Most recently, Chang was Senior Advisor for Policy and Executive Communications at the U.S. Trade Representative's Office.
Michael Graham joins Publix Board of Directors
“His extensive experience in finance and consumer packaged goods will make him a strong addition to our board.”
FEMSA names Jose Antonio Fernández Garza-Lagüera CEO
Through its OXXO brand, FEMSA is expanding internationally, including recent moves into the United States convenience-store market.
Unilever names Srinivas Phatak CFO
CEO Fernando Fernandez said the appointment brings stability at a critical time.
Wawa names Doug Martin as CMO
At Wawa, Martin will oversee brand, advertising, marketing, loyalty, consumer insights, and store design.
CHPA honors Greg Collier with career achievement award for regulatory and scientific leadership
The longtime Procter & Gamble executive and consultant is recognized for advancing self-care and shaping regulatory policy, including the landmark OTC Monograph User Fee Act.
Stater Bros. taps Greg McNiff to be CEO as Pete Van Helden becomes executive chairman
McNiff, a 44-year grocery veteran, will assume day-to-day leadership as Van Helden transitions to executive chairman.