Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store
• The Fresh Market Inc. recently opened new store locations in Jensen Beach, FL, Mount Pleasant, SC, and Wethersfield, CT.
• The National Grocers Association has appointed Kelly Hanson as Director of Education and Insights.
• Sobey’s Inc. reported that its CEO and President, Michael Medline, plans to retire from the company in May 2026.
• T & T Supermarket Inc. has announced that it will open its first store in Southern California in winter 2026. The 34,000 sq. ft. location will be located in Irvine, CA.
• United Supermarkets, LLC has recently opened its 100th grocery store location.
Retail
• Do it Best Corp. has promoted Shane Burnworth to the role of True Value Divisional Merchandise Manager.
• Dollar Tree Stores Inc. announced that Roxanne Weng has been appointed as Chief Supply Chain Officer. Mike Kindy, who previously held the position, will retire.
• Hudson’s Bay Company has started to liquidate all of its remaining stores.
• National Vision Holdings, Inc. has appointed Alex Wilkes as its new CEO, effective August 1, 2025. Wilkes succeeds Reade Fahs, who will assume the role of Executive Chairman.
• Owens Corning has appointed Rachel Marcon as President of the company’s Doors Business. He will succeed Chris Ball, who recently resigned from the company.
• Rural King Supply recently opened a new store in Kingsport, TN.
• Variety Wholesalers Inc. plans to reopen 132 of the acquired Big Lots locations, in May.
Restaurant
• 7 Brew Drive-Thru Coffee announced Stephanie Quillen has been named as its first Chief People Officer.
• Bertucci’s Corporation has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
• Culver Franchising Systems Inc. has named Julie Fussner as its new CEO.
• Innovative Food Brands reported it plans to open 25 new Chopped Leaf restaurants this year.
• Jack in the Box Inc. reported it plans to close as many as 200 of its restaurants, with 80 to 120 closing this year.
• Killer Burger, Inc. announced Adam Sanders has been promoted to CEO, replacing John Dikos.
• McDonald’s Corporation announced Pat Myers has been named Chief People Officer of the United States. Jordann Nunn will transition into her role as Chief Field People Officer.
• Sweetgreen, Inc. announced the appointment of Jason Cochran as COO of the company.
• T.G.I. Friday’s Inc. announced the appointment of Phil Broad as President of International Franchising.
October 10, 2025
Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • Amazon.com Inc. is planning to close four Amazon Fresh stores in Southern California. • Hy-Vee Inc. announcedhttps://www.chainstoreguide.com.
October 3, 2025
Supermarket, Grocery, C-Store • Aldi Inc. has partnered with Uber Eats to offer delivery to its customers. • H-E-B announcedhttps://www.chainstoreguide.com.
September 26, 2025
Supermakert, Grocery, & C-Store • Albertsons Companies Inc. reported that its Chairman, Jim Donald, is retiring. He will be replaced byhttps://www.chainstoreguide.com.
