Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store

Free Trial• Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. said David Smith, President and CEO, plans to retire at the end of 2023, and that Dan Funk, currently COO, has been appointed to succeed him.

• Couche-Tard Inc. has appointed Alex Miller to its newly created position of COO effective Jan. 2, 2023.

• Hy-Vee Inc. announced its current CEO Jeremy Gosch was named as its Vice Chairman. Aaron Wiese was named President and will now be responsible its newest subsidiary Hy-Vee Healthcare. Kevin Sherlock will now serve as a COO. Georgia Van Gundy was promoted to Chief of Staff, in addition to her previous titles.

• Majors Management LLC announced it has acquired Davis Oil Co., which operated 21 store locations across western Michigan.

• Majors Management LLC has acquired Maritime Energy Inc., with 13 locations in midcoast Maine. The acquisition represents the company’s first entry into the state.

• Meijer Inc. has expanded its partnership with Uber Eats for on-demand and scheduled grocery delivery service from its stores.

• Pilot Flying J announced Angie Cody has joined the company as Director of Inclusion, Diversity and Equity, a new position for the company.

• Southeastern Grocers recently opened a 41,454 sq. ft. new Winn-Dixie store in Jacksonville, FL.

• United Natural Foods Inc. reported Ron Selders has been named the new President of Fresh. The company also promoted Jody Barrick to Senior VP of Bakery & Deli.

 

Retail

• Barnes & Noble Inc. announced it will open 30 new store locations in 2023.

• Designer Brands Inc. announced that it has acquired Topo Athletic.

• The Home Depot Inc. has opened four new stores in Mexico, bringing its store count in the country to 133.

• Nation’s Best Holdings LLC announced that it has acquired Forslund Building Supply Inc., including its three locations in Michigan.

• Primark USA has opened a new 49,000 sq. ft. store in Brooklyn, NY. The retailer, which currently has 20 locations, has set a goal of 60 stores by 2026.

• PVH Corp. has named Eva Serrano as Global Brand President, Calvin Klein. She will join the company in March 2023.

• Under Armour Inc. announced Stephanie Linnartz has been named as President and CEO effective February 27. Colin Browne will resume his position as COO at that time.

 

Restaurant

• Huey Magoo’s has opened a new location in Flowery Branch, GA.

• Ike’s Love & Sandwiches has opened a new location in Manhattan Beach, CA.

• Slim Chickens has opened a new location in Canton, OH.

• Teriyaki Madness has opened a new location in San Antonio, TX.

• TriMark has named Eugene Cresta as VP.