Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store
• Albertsons Cos. reported Michelle Larson has been promoted to Exec VP, Chief Merchandising Officer. Christopher Lanoue has been promoted to Group VP, Merchandising. Thomas Lofland has been named President of the Jewel-Osco Division.
• Aldi Inc. plans to open its first store in Manhattan in 2026. The 25,000 sq. ft. location will be near Times Square.
• Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. has named Frank Kerr as Exec VP and Chief Store Operations Officer.
• Save-A-Lot Holdings, Inc. has promoted its COO, Bill Mayo, to CEO of the company.
Restaurant
• Applebee’s Services Inc. has named Michelle Chin as its new Chief Marketing Officer. Jerrold “Jay” Wong has been named COO.
• Bagel Brands announced Jessica Serrano has been appointed as its new Chief Marketing Officer of Einstein Bros Bagels.
• Bobby’s Burgers By Bobby Flay has signed an agreement to open 65 new locations across Canada.
• Doctor’s Associates Inc. has appointed Damien Harmon as President of its North America division. Tracy Gehlan was named as President of its EMEA division. Artemio Garza was named as President of its Latin America and Caribbean division.
• Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc. announced its Chief People Officer, Meghan Spuler, has left the company.
• Twin Hospitality Group Inc. has appointed Andy Wiederhorn as its new Chairman.
• White Castle Management Co. announced it will open its first location in Texas in summer 2026.
Retail
• Dollar General Corp. has named Donny Lau as its new CFO.
• Lululemon Athletica Inc. has appointed Ranju Das as Chief AI and Technology Officer.
• Staples Inc. announced a partnership with Now Optics, LLC for in store shops.
• Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. announced that it is now a private company, following its acquisition by Sycamore Partners.
• Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. reported that Mike Motz has been named as CEO of the company. John Lederer has been appointed Executive Chairman.
• White Cap Supply Holdings, LLC has appointed Christine Reddy as its new General Counsel.
May 8, 2026
Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • Ahold-Delhaize announced Thierry Garnier has been appointed to serve as the company’s next president and CEO.https://www.chainstoreguide.com.
May 1, 2026
Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • Brookshire Grocery Co., FreshDirect Inc., Harps Food Stores Inc. and Market of Choice have recently partneredhttps://www.chainstoreguide.com.
April 24, 2026
Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • Walmart Stores Inc. plans to remodel more than 650 supercenters and Neighborhood Markets in 2026.https://www.chainstoreguide.com.
