Corporate Ops
Trader Joe's Appoints Prabash Coswatte as New Chief Information Officer
Trader Joe's confirmed to Grocery Dive on Thursday that it has hired Prabash Coswatte as Chief Information Officer. Coswatte previously served as Chief Operating Officer at Heritage Grocers Group, overseeing store operations and information technology, and has also held the role of Chief Information Officer at Cardenas Markets.
PCC Community Markets CEO Krish Srinivasan Announces Retirement, Effective January 2027
PCC Community Markets President and CEO Krish Srinivasan plans to retire effective Jan 29, 2027, the Seattle-based grocery cooperative announced Wednesday. He will remain in his role during the board's search for a replacement and assist with onboarding. Under his leadership, PCC reversed an operating loss and achieved record financial results.
Albertsons Names Former Fresh Market Marketing Chief Emily Turner as SVP and CMO
Albertsons confirmed Tuesday that Emily Turner, formerly a senior executive at The Fresh Market, has joined as senior vice president and chief marketing officer. Turner started her role on Monday and will oversee the retailer's enterprise marketing strategy. Her appointment comes as Albertsons works to reinvigorate sales and retain shoppers amid heightened competition and a recent stock decline.
Smith's Food & Drugs Appoints Jordan Poff as Vice President of Merchandising
Smith's Food & Drugs, a Kroger banner, has named Jordan Poff as its new vice president of merchandising, effective Sept. 1. Poff, who joined Kroger in 2005, will succeed Bryan Sant, who is retiring at the end of August after four decades with the company.
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The Friday Checkout: Can Kroger's New E-Commerce Chief Untangle Its Complex Online Operations?
Kroger's new chief e-commerce officer, Nate Faust, faces the challenge of streamlining the company's costly and complex online business, including its Ocado-powered delivery network, as competitors like Walmart and Amazon continue to dominate.
Kroger Appoints Former Walmart Executive Nate Faust to Newly Created Chief E-Commerce Officer Role
Kroger announced Tuesday that Nate Faust will join as executive vice president and chief e-commerce officer on Sept. 1, a newly created role. Faust brings extensive e-commerce experience, including co-founding Jet.com and leading Walmart's e-commerce supply chain. His appointment follows the recent hiring of Walmart veteran Greg Foran as CEO and signals Kroger's commitment to strengthening its digital operations.