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Walmart has promoted Greg Foran to president and CEO of Walmart U.S. Foran succeeds Bill Simon, who has been in the role since June 2010 and will be transitioning out of the company.
Foran will assume his responsibilities on Aug. 9 and will repo...
Walmart stood out for its low prices and customer service in the Houston market, while H-E-B, Randalls and Kroger posted high scores for store appearance and ease of shopping during mystery shops conducted during the weeks of May 19, June 2 and...
SN’s Top 25 Global Food Retailers 2014 list, compiled by Planet Retail and based on annual sales for food, nonfood and wholesale operations, reflects increased merger and acquisition activity among U.S. grocers, and the success of retailers...
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Shake-ups and successions at some of the world’s top retail companies led to a few notable newcomers on this year’s Power 50. The CEO of a rapidly expanding alternative format chain and a hot-button food ingredient also joined the list...
2014 Power 50 Conventional Retailers: No. 3
Robert Edwards
President and CEO
Safeway
Key Development: Agreeing to the sale of Safeway to Albertsons.
What’s Next: Getting federal approval to merge the two companies.
2014 Power 50 Suppliers: No. 10
John Bryant
Chairman and CEO
Kellogg Co.
Key Development: Bryant’s Project K efficiency effort.
What’s Next: Increased investment in cereal brand building.