Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store
• Big Y Foods Inc. has promoted Christian P. D’Amour to Senior Director of Supermarket Operations.
• Stater Bros. Holdings Inc. announced Greg McNiff has been appointed as CEO and President. Its current CEO and chairman, Pete Van Helden, will remain with the company in the role of Executive Chairman.
• Yesway has appointed Ray Harrison as its new Chief Marketing and Merchandising Officer.
Restaurant
• Potbelly Corporation has been acquired by RaceTrac, Inc. Until the transaction closes, both companies will continue to operate independently.
• Sweetgreen, Inc. announced the appointment of Jamie McConnell as its new CFO.
• Starbucks Corporation reported it plans to remodel 1,000 of its locations by the end of 2026.
• Twin Hospitality Group Inc. announced the promotion of Lexi Burns to the role of Chief People Officer.
• YUM! Brands Inc. announced Sean Tresvant has been promoted to Chief Consumer Officer. Jim Dausch has been promoted to Chief Digital and Technology Officer. He replaces Joe Park, who is leaving the company. Ranjith Roy has been promoted to CFO.
Retail
• Cameron Ashley Building Products Inc. has named David Chaika as its new CFO.
• Dollar General Corp. announced that Tod Boyster was promoted to Senior VP, Store Operations. Tom Ratz was promoted to Senior VP, Technology, and Chief Information Security Officer. Daniel Blaich was promoted to VP, Store Operations. Lydia Thacher was promoted to VP, Digital Commerce. Adam Elder has joined the company as Division VP, Store Operations. Austin Leonard has joined the company as VP and General Manager of DG Media Network.
• Dollar Tree Stores Inc. announced that Brent Beebe will be promoted to Chief Merchandising Officer effective April 2026. He will succeed Rick McNeely, who will retire.
• Gap Inc. plans to expand its product lines to include beauty and personal care at its Old Navy stores.
• Parksite Inc. has promoted Bob Higgins to President of the company. He will take over for Ron Heitzman, who is retiring.
• Pinstripes Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, and closed five of its locations.
• Sephora USA Inc. has partnered with Uber Eats to offer delivery service to its customers.
September 5, 2025
Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • United Natural Foods Inc. is planning to close its Shoppers Food stores in Essex, Newhttps://www.chainstoreguide.com.
August 29, 2025
Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • Albertsons Cos. reported Michelle Larson has been promoted to Exec VP, Chief Merchandising Officer. Christopher Lanouehttps://www.chainstoreguide.com.
August 22, 2025
Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • Schnuck Markets Inc. announced that it will close its store in Janesville, WI, next month. • SpartanNashhttps://www.chainstoreguide.com.
