Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store
• Ahold-Delhaize has promoted Sanja Krajnovic to Chief Supply Chain Officer. The company also announced Keith Nicks has been promoted to Chief Commercial Officer and Chief Digital Officer.
• Heritage Grocers Group has appointed Frank Ingraffia to the role of Chief Transformation Officer.
• The Kroger Co. has named Chris Albi as President of King Soopers and City Markets. Kenny Kimball has been promoted to President of Smith’s. Kendra Doyel has been named as President of Food 4 Less.
• Maverik Inc. recently opened its first convenience stores in Kansas.
• Market of Choice will open a new 35,000 sq. ft. store in Hillsboro, OR, on May 22.
• The Parker Companies opened its 100th convenience store location this week.
• QuikTrip Corp. recently opened its first convenience store in Indiana.
• SpartanNash Company has named Jay Mahabir as VP, Retail Operations.
• Tops Markets LLC has promoted Ashley Tucker to the position of Center Store Specialist.
• Tops Markets LLC is planning to remodel two of its stores, in Fayetteville and Manlius, NY.
• Trader Joe’s Co. plans to open new stores in Westminster, CO, Boston, MA, Iselin, NJ, Glenmont, NY, Oklahoma City, OK, Exton, PA, and Myrtle Beach, SC, this year.
• United Supermarkets, LLC will open a new location in Andrews, TX, in 2026. It will be the first location in the market for the company.
• URM Stores Inc. has named Roger F. White as its new CEO and President.
Retail
• 23 Restaurant Services has plans to open three new Ford’s Garage restaurant in the northern part of Virginia.
• National Association of Chain Drug Stores has appointed Emily Dowsett as VP of Communications.
• Sleep Number Corporation has named Amber Minson as Exec VP and Chief Marketing Officer. She succeeds Kevin Brown, who is leaving the company.
• Tractor Supply Co. reported it plans to open a new 865,000 sq. ft. distribution center in Nampa, ID.
• Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. has named Lauren Brindley as Chief Merchandising Officer and Digital Officer. She will be taking over for Monica Arnaudo, who is retiring.
• Walmart Stores Inc. recently opened a one million sq. ft. Sam’s Club distribution center in Jacksonville, FL.
Restaurant
• Another Broken Egg of America Inc. announced Joel Reynders was named VP of Culinary and Executive Chef.
• Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii is expanding in Colorado. The first of three new stores will open in Boulder in August.
• Cameron Mitchell Restaurants LLC has promoted Katie Laudick to Chief People Officer.
• Chicken Salad Chick recently opened its first restaurant in the New Orleans, LA, metro region.
• Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. has signed a development agreement to open restaurants in Mexico.
• Jersey Mike’s Franchise Systems has named Charlie Morrison as CEO. He will succeed Peter Cancro, who remains Chairman.
• Mountain Mike’s Pizza has opened nine new restaurants in the first quarter, including its 300th location. The company plans to enter two new states, Virginia and Tennessee, this year.
• Nando’s USA has named Kimberly Grant as the new CEO of the company.
• Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc. reported its CEO and President, G.J. Hart, is stepping down. He will be succeeded by David Pace. Anthony Ackil has been named Chairman.
• Salad and Go has appointed Mike Tattersfield as its new CEO.
