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Publix Promotes Murphy to CEO Post; Jones Named Executive Chairman

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Publix has promoted its current President, Kevin Murphy, to CEO, while SVP John Goff will take on the President role. He was named SVP of Retail Operations in 2016 and President in 2019. He was named President in 2008, added the CEO title in 2016 and was named CEO in 2019. working his way up through various positions.

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Dollar General promotes 18 executives

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Dollar General has promoted 18 executives to new roles at the company. Leslie Allen Leslie Allen has been promoted to senior vice president, human resources. In this role, she will continue to support DG’s store operations team, which now encompasses more than 20,000 retail stores including pOpshelf and Mexico.

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Dollar General Brings Back Former CEO to ‘Restore Stability’

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During Vasos’ initial seven -year stint as CEO, Dollar General expanded its brick-and-mortar footprint by approximately 7,000 stores, added nearly 60,000 net new jobs and increased annual sales revenue by more than 80%. The retailer has had a volatile year.

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Dollar General CEO to Retire, COO Named as Successor

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Vasos joined Dollar General in 2008 as the company’s EVP, Division President and CMO. Incoming CEO Owen’s promotion to the top role aligns with Dollar General’s reputation for promoting within. He began his career with the company as a store manager trainee in Nashville, Tenn.

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Hy-Vee promotes three executives

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WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Three Hy-Vee executives have been promoted to new roles, the company announced on Friday. Marshall’s Hy-Vee career began in 1982 at the Des Moines, Iowa, Save U More, which was a former brand owned and operated by Hy-Vee. In 1993, Skokan joined the Hy-Vee executive staff as an internal auditor.

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L Brands Names New CEO of Victoria’s Secret Lingerie, Appoints Three Other Leaders

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L Brands has made multiple C-level leadership changes at Victoria’s Secret , including the promotion of Martin Waters to CEO of Victoria’s Secret Lingerie. Waters joined L Brands in 2008 as head of the retailer’s international division. Schaffer previously served as Director of Lingerie and Beauty at Marks and Spencer.

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Walmart tabs Watkins top merchant

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She rose through the ranks to the post of senior director of real estate before joining the merchandising team of Sam’s Club in 2008. In 2012 she was promoted to vice president, and two years later she was elevated to senior vice president of snacks and beverages. store operations.