Joel Rampoldt steps down as Lidl CEO
Marco Giudici, Lidl US’s chief customer officer and former CEO of Lidl Romania, has been appointed interim CEO, effective immediately.
Retail News
Dollar General is Mass Retailer of the Year
The foundation of the retailer’s resurgence lies in the unglamorous but essential work of fixing stores, cleaning aisles and ensuring shelves are stocked.
Sprouts Farmers Market named Specialty Grocer of the Year
The retailer is one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing specialty retailers of fresh, natural, and organic foods.
Aldi is the Grocer of the Year
The retailer is reinforcing its role as a leading player in the evolving grocery landscape.
Sheetz named Convenience Retailer of the Year
What makes Sheetz unique isn’t just its size, but its deliberate approach to retail execution.
U.S. private label industry reached $282.8B in sales in 2025
Year-end data released as industry celebrates national Store Brands Month
ROFDA launches national merchandising scale events
“This initiative brings a true national footprint to market that enables manufacturers to engage more efficiently while driving unique value for the retailers we all support.”
Julie Barber named chief merchant at Walmart U.S.
Barber brings extensive experience to her new role, with success in financial services, health and wellness, and general merchandise.
Kathryn McLay to depart Walmart
McLay will stay in her role until January 31 and will remain with the company through the first quarter to help ensure a smooth transition.
Holiday Surge: USPS achieves faster deliveries and higher customer approval
Mail items and packages were delivered within 2.5 days on average (16 billion in volume).
Ahold Delhaize USA earns Top Employer certification for 2026
Grocery retailer is recognized for the second consecutive year.
Amazon takes aim at Walmart with supersized Chicago big-box store
Amazon plans a nearly 229,000-square-foot superstore in suburban Chicago, surpassing typical Walmart Supercenters and signaling a new phase in its retail strategy.
Kroger announces key leadership changes
“We are excited to promote several talented senior executives to key roles that will position Kroger for future success,” said Ron Sargent, Kroger’s Chairman and CEO.
FMI celebrates congressional sponsors for reintroducing Credit Card Competition Act
Credit cards would not have to be reissued to implement this change.
Cardinal Health rolls out ContinuCare Pathway; announces relationship with Publix
ContinuCare Pathway is available to any pharmacy nationwide – from independent retail locations to retail, mass-merchandising and grocery chains.
Dollar Tree appoints Daniel Delrosario as SVP of Investor Relations and Treasurer
He will serve as a senior leader in the company’s finance organization.