Labor & Employment

The honoree in the Corporate Services category provides Whole Foods Market the legal expertise needed for a successful private label program.

Jan Ernst de Groot started as chief legal officer at Ahold Group in 2015, building on a career of executive and board level roles at companies such as TNT Express and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.

The honoree in the Regulatory/QA/Safety category plays a vital role in keeping Albertsons in compliance with a broad range of regulations.

Curtis Valentine will take his new role beginning January 1, replacing the retiring Lawrence “Chip” Molloy.

The Lifetime Achievement honoree is credited by colleagues as being a mentor and for imparting her knowledge of the competitive private label landscape.

A new report from the National Coffee Association reveals the fiscal impact of coffee on the American retail sector and overall economy.

Sam J. Johnson has been promoted to the position of president following the resignation of Michael P. Mullican.

Ron Vachris, current president and COO and a 40-year veteran with the retailer will assume the CEO position on January 1.