Top 10 gallery: Changing of the guard at Walmart U.S.

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10. Publix Atlanta division veteran to retire

Vice president began career as clerk 44 years ago.

9. Target chief merchant resigns

Target Corp.

Minneapolis company also names CFO.

8. Natural Grocers serves up more meat and seafood

Natural Grocers

Expanded department ushers in new ranking system for quality standards.

7. Lidl US offers health benefits to all part-time employees

Lidl US

Move comes as expansion is expected to create over 1,000 new jobs.

6. Hy-Vee says malware caused payment card data breach

Point-of-sale devices affected at fuel, drive-through coffee, restaurant locations.

5. Upcoming Whole Foods store to house robotic barista

“Connected coffee” kiosk makes custom beverages on demand.

4. UFCW 8 ratifies contracts with Safeway, Vons, Save Mart, Stater Bros.

New labor pacts cover thousands of grocery workers across California.

3. The Fresh Market names chief merchant

Food/beverage industry veteran returns to retail grocery.

2. Study: Publix is top Instacart grocery retailer

Instacart

Costco, Kroger, Wegmans, H-E-B also lead in Instacart orders.

1. John Furner to succeed Greg Foran as Walmart U.S. CEO

Walmart

Walmart to announce new Sam’s Club CEO at later date.

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