Marcus Lemonis named CEO of Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.
Executive unveils plans to broaden the 'beyond' component of the company’s name.
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Jim Perkins named president and CEO of The Save Mart Companies
Perkins takes over the chief executive role from Shane Sampson, who is retiring after leading the company since 2022
SPAR Group appoints Jean Richer as head of North American sales and marketing
He brings more than 25 years of executive-level experience across the CPG and retail services landscape.
Unilever's top marketing officer is leaving the company
Esi Eggleston Bracey departs in a leadership change.
Hormel Foods taps Jason Levine for new enterprise-wide chief marketing officer position
New role further strengthens marketing capabilities and accelerates growth strategy
Amazon names new AI chief
Peter DeSantis to lead new organization as company competes to develop increasingly capable AI systems.
Dollar General expands role of Matthew Simonsen
One of three personnel moves in business intelligence and store operations.
Brian Wynne named chair of American Heart Association's 2026 First Coast Heart Ball
Heart Ball chairmanship centers on advocacy, access, and care for military families
The Vitamin Shoppe adds 2 executives
Monika Grabania and Erica Evans to support new era of growth and transformation.
SPAR Group names William Linnane permanent CEO
Linnane said he is honored to lead the team as SPAR advances its strategy to build a leaner and more profitable organization.
Dollar General names Emily Taylor chief operating officer, elevates merchandising leaders
Veteran merchant credited with driving pOpshelf expansion and digital innovation takes on expanded operational role
Dollar General taps Travis Nixon as Senior Vice President of AI Optimization
"With greater strategic integration of AI, we look forward to accelerating and expanding existing efforts to drive operational excellence, cost efficiency, and customer-centric innovation.”
Industry mourns passing of Len Genovese
The former president and CEO of Genovese Drug Stores, Inc., passed away on November 1, 2025, at the age of 91.
Publix VP to retire, three officers promoted
“For our company to have continued success, we need associates who are ready to take the next step in their Publix careers.”
Frankford Candy announces executive leadership transition
Stuart Selarnick to move from chief executive officer to chairman of the board; Christopher Munyan named new CEO.