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BJ’s Wholesale Club Building Distribution Center In Ohio

BJ’s Wholesale Club’s fourth ambient distribution center, which is under construction in Commercial Point, Ohio, is expected to open in early 2027, joining eight BJ’s stores in the state. The center will expand the company’s supply chain capacity to support its growing footprint. Over the past five years, BJ’s has opened more than 30 stores. […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Southwest, The Kroger Co.

New Kroger Marketplace Opens In Plano, TX

On Jan. 24, Kroger’s Dallas Division opened a new 125,000-square-foot Kroger Marketplace at 9617 Coit Road in Plano, Texas. The store, which replaces the grocer’s former location nearby, created 130 new jobs and represents an investment of $31 million in the community. It is the second new Marketplace location Kroger has built in North Texas, […]

Posted inExecutive News, Corporate Store News, Southeast

The Fresh Market Taps Johnson As New President, CEO

The Fresh Market Board of Directors has appointed Brian Johnson as president and CEO, effective Feb. 3, replacing Jason Potter, who is leaving to become president and CEO of California-based Grocery Outlet. Related: Grocery Outlet Names Potter As President, CEO Johnson has served as chief operating officer (COO) at the Greensboro, North Carolina-based retailer since […]

Posted inCorporate Store News, Executive News, West

Grocery Outlet Names Potter As President, CEO

Emeryville, California-based Grocery Outlet has appointed Jason Potter as its president and CEO, effective Feb. 3. He also will join the company’s board of directors. Potter succeeds Eric J. Lindberg Jr., who has served as interim president and CEO since October. Lindberg also serves as chairman of the board and will continue in that capacity […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Corporate Store News, National, Wholesaler/Distributor News

Topco Appoints Lagasse As EVP, COO

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 […]