Leadership Changes

Still The King, Walmart Posts U.S. Grocery Sales Of $276B In FY ‘25

Walmart continues to eat up market share while growing sales at a…

  • Still the king, Walmart posts U.S. grocery sales of $276B in FY ’25.
  • NGA, FMI voice strong opposition to proposed cuts to SNAP
  • Rival retailers Weis, ADUSA post solid Q1 sales, earnings
  • Bertram jumps from food to arts & crafts with new gig at Michaels
  • FreshDirect to give Philly another chance – good luck…

Aftermath Of A Failed Deal: Albertsons Begins Layoffs In Boise, At Divisions

Under sworn testimony during a federal trial in Portland, OR in September,…

  • Keeping an eye on Albertsons post-merger as layoffs begin
  • Wegmans will build a new store in Steel City
  • Tops get a new SVP-ops
  • ‘The Ueck’ will be missed

JOH Promotes McKernan, Herrick

Changes were effective on January 1, 2025.

Matt O’Hare Named CEO of JOH; Saidnawey Moves To Executive Chairman

O’Hare will steer the company's overarching direction, spearhead strategic initiatives, and foster…

COO Kurt Schertle Exits Weis Markets

Veteran supermarket executive leaves regional chain to pursue new career path. A…

Jennifer Scott Is New VP-Human Resources At The Giant Company

TGC president John Ruane continues to hone the senior company's leadership team,…

Rebecca Lupfer Named Chief Merchant At The Giant Company

The 19-year industry veteran shifts back to merchandising after being named CFO…

Tonya Herring Rejoins Giant Food As SVP/Chief Merchant

Herring returns to the Landover, MD retailer, where she held a similar…

Imperial Distributors Names Joe Kirby CEO; Michael Sleeper Becomes Executive Chairman

Organizational changes, which take effect April 1, include Naomi Sleeper assuming the…

Weis Promotes Umstead, O’Hara

Weis Markets recently announced the promotions of Mike Umstead to vice president…