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Wholesalers & Distributors

SpartanNash taps Giant Eagle’s Brandon Pasch to oversee center store merchandising

 By Russell Redman on Jun. 05, 2023

Retail veteran brings key leadership to merchandising transformation under company’s strategic growth plan.

Retailers

Former Food Lion CEO Tom Smith dies

 By Diane Adam on Jun. 05, 2023

"During his 29 years of service, he made significant contributions to the company," Food Lion said.

Retailers

Wakefern names Parul Aggarwal as cooperative’s next VP, controller

By Diane Adam on May 31, 2023

The CPG veteran will oversee accounting operations for Wakefern Financial Services and report to CFO Neil Falcone.

Retailers

BJ’s CIO Scott Kessler resigns

By Diane Adam on May 22, 2023

Kessler, who joined the wholesale club in 2017, will leave his post on Friday.

Albertsons

Albertsons taps Jim Perkins to ready SpinCo option for merger with Kroger

By Russell Redman on May 19, 2023

Tom Lofland promoted to take over from Perkins as Mid-Atlantic division president.

Albertsons

Albertsons lands CVS veteran Tom Moriarty as general counsel

By Russell Redman on May 19, 2023

Also, the supermarket giant’s COO Susan Morris was tapped to serve on an Idaho public utility’s board.

Retailers

Ex-Ahold Delhaize USA CEO Kevin Holt joins Loblaw board

By Russell Redman on May 18, 2023

Former Walmart and supermarket executive Shelley Broader also elected as a director at Canadian retailer.

Stores

Dan Bane, longtime Trader Joe’s CEO, to retire

By Heather Lalley on May 15, 2023

COO Bryan Palbaum, who has been with the specialty grocer for more than 20 years, will take over as CEO starting July 2.

Retailers

Earth Fare promotes Mitch Orland to SVP of merchandising and procurement

By Diane Adam on May 12, 2023

The natural food industry veteran will oversee that Earth Fare products adhere to the grocer’s rigorous food philosophy that bans the use of harmful additives and artificial ingredients.

Walmart

Walmart names Latriece Watkins, formerly EVP of consumables, as chief merchandising officer

By Heather Lalley on May 08, 2023

Watkins replaces Charles Redfield, who stepped down after 32 years at the retail giant earlier this month.

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