Marlborough, Massachusetts-based BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings and its board of directors has appointed President and CEO Bob Eddy as chairman of the board, effective June 15. Eddy will succeed Chris Baldwin, who will remain as a director. “We have observed Bob’s clear passion for the company in the boardroom, as well as through the successful execution […]
Category: Executive News
Posted inCorporate Store News, Executive News, Southeast
Southeastern Grocers Highlights Executive For AAPI Heritage Month
Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc. is commemorating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by celebrating the achievements and contributions of one of its executive leaders. Raymond Rhee began his career with SEG 35 years ago as a bagger at Winn-Dixie and has held various positions of responsibility in retail operations, accounting, strategic planning and finance. […]
Posted inExecutive News, Northeast
Founder Stew Leonard Sr. Dies At Age 93
Norwalk, Connecticut-based Stew Leonard’s has announced the death of founder Stew Leonard Sr., who died April 26 at age 93 following a brief illness. Born Dec. 1, 1929, in Norwalk, Connecticut, to the late Anna Stewart Leonard and Charles Leo Leonard, he is survived by his wife of 70 years, Marianne Guthman Leonard, and their […]
Posted inDollar General, C-Store News, Executive News, Southeast
Dollar General Corp. Promotes Dilts To EVP, CFO
Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based Dollar General Corp. has promoted Kelly Dilts to EVP and CFO, effective May 1. John Garratt, current president and CFO, will retain his role as president until his planned retirement on June 2. Since joining Dollar General in July 2019, Dilts has served as SVP of finance with responsibility for financial planning and analysis, procurement, […]
Posted inMerchandising News, Executive News, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
SpartanNash Hires New VP, Merchandising Strategy And Analytics
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has hired Arpen Shah as VP of merchandising strategy and analytics. Shah will be responsible for merchandising strategy and analytics for the overall merchandising business. He will also lead promotional planning, shelf technology, category management and merchandising data analytics. “Arpen is an astute and people first merchandising executive who has a […]
Posted inExecutive News, West
Heritage Grocers Group Appoints Karst As CFO
Ontario, California-based Heritage Grocers Group, an ethnic food retailer and the parent company of Cardenas Markets and Tony’s Fresh Markets, has appointed Darren Karst as CFO. Reporting to CEO Doug Sanders, Karst will oversee the financial and accounting initiatives for all Heritage Grocers Group business units. As Karst assumes the role of CFO, Matthew Holt will transition to the position […]
Posted inExecutive News, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
SpartanNash Promotes Sisk To EVP, Chief Customer Officer
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based SpartanNash has promoted David Sisk from SVP to EVP, chief customer officer. Sisk was hired in 2020 as president of SpartanNash Military and was promoted in May 2022 to chief customer officer. Sisk oversees customer engagements for all national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers and the U.S. Defense Commissary Agency and military exchanges worldwide. “David’s […]
Posted inExecutive News, Association News, National
FMI Promotes Graber To Associate General Counsel
FMI – The Food Industry Association has promoted Dana Graber to associate general counsel and senior director, legal and regulatory affairs. “Anyone who has had the opportunity to work alongside Dana knows that she is an indispensable member of the FMI team,” said Stephanie Harris, chief regulatory officer and general counsel. “She is a talented attorney who […]