Topco Associates LLC has appointed Manard Lagasse as the organization’s EVP and chief operating officer. Lagasse will assume overall responsibility for several of Topco’s programs, including center store, fresh and the indirect spend programs. In addition, he will oversee Topco’s member development, commodities, supply chain and quality assurance areas. “Manard brings a wealth of experience to our […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, BJ's Wholesale Club, Southeast
BJ’s Wholesale Club To Open First Kentucky Store
BJ’s Wholesale Club is preparing to open its first store in Kentucky on Jan. 31 at 4807 Outer Loop, Louisville. The store, which will also mark the retailer’s 250th location in the U.S., will have a BJ’s Gas location. “Our growth is the result of delivering unbeatable value and convenience to families for more than […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southeast
Sprouts Farmers Market Prepares To Open New Store In St. Johns, FL
Sprouts Farmers Market will open a new location Jan. 31 at 120 Shops Blvd. in St. Johns, Florida, marking its first store opening of 2025. “St. Johns County is the healthiest county in Florida, as published by the U.S. News & World Report in 2024. So it makes sense for Sprouts Farmers Market to open […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest, Walmart
Walmart Opens 350-Acre Home Office Campus In Bentonville, AR
Walmart has unveiled its new home office campus in Bentonville, Arkansas, a 350-acre sustainably-designed workplace. The campus represents a multibillion-dollar investment in associate experience, environmental leadership and community development, featuring mass timber construction, smart building technology, offices designed to be powered by renewable energy and integration with downtown Bentonville. A phased opening approach will continue […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Food Lion, Southeast
Ahold Delhaize USA, Food Lion Recognized As Top Employers
Ahold Delhaize USA and its omnichannel brand, Food Lion, have been named as top employers in the U.S. by the Top Employers Institute, which recognizes organizations that cultivate great workplaces through excellent human resources policies and people practices. “We’re honored by this recognition,” said Cathy Edwards, VP of human resources for Ahold Delhaize USA. “At […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Midwest
Target Corp. Shares Changes To Executive Leadership Team
Target Corp. is making several changes across its executive leadership team in an effort to further position the Minneapolis, Minnesota-based company to meet its long-term goals. Mark Schindele, EVP and chief stores officer, will be retiring after 25 years with Target. Since joining the company in 1999, he has served in multiple roles spanning merchandising […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest
United Supermarkets Donates $10K For Teachers Initiative
United Supermarkets and Cheez-It teamed up Jan. 15 to support the College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation’s Extra Yard for Teachers initiative, presenting $10,000 to educators from across the South Plains region. The CFP Foundation is the largest sports entity dedicated to inspiring and empowering teachers. United Supermarkets’ partnership aims to recognize teachers who have their […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, The Kroger Co., West
The Kroger Co. Pledges $1M To Support California Wildfire Relief
The Kroger Family of Companies, including Southern California’s Ralphs and Food4Less stores, intends to raise $1 million to benefit the American Red Cross and local Feeding America-affiliated food banks in the wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles area. “We strive to fulfill our purpose, to Feed the Human Spirit, every day and especially when disaster strikes,” said Rodney […]