Gonzalo Gebara has taken the position of president and CEO of Walmart Canada, effective Jan. 30, 2023.

Gebara joined Walmart in 2000. During his career, he has held roles across finance, strategy, eCommerce, marketing and operations, in positions of increasing responsibility. Additionally, he has worked with teams across multiple markets, including the United States, Argentina and Chile, driving critical business outcomes.

Glenn Miller, president and CEO of Saticoy Lemon, a Sunkist-affiliated packinghouse, has retired. This comes after 43 years of service to the largest provider of California lemons in the United States. The board of directors has selected Marty Coert, previously operations manager, to succeed Miller as president and CEO.

Stop & Shop collected and donated more than $1.7 million for the American Cancer Society to support the fight against breast cancer. Customers across the supermarket chain had the option of donating at checkout with 100 percent of donations going to the American Cancer Society to support breast cancer research, greater access to quality care and patient support services. For more than a decade, Stop & Shop has been committed to supporting the American Cancer Society’s mission, raising more than $6.3 million since the partnership began.

Kegel’s Produce is celebrating its 75th year of providing fresh fruit and produce to customers across Pennsylvania and surrounding states. As a Women’s Business Enterprise National Council Certified and family-owned business, Kenny Myers, chief operating officer, attributes the company's success to the family work ethic of Kegel’s Produce President Suzanne Myers, along with the tremendous efforts of the buying staff, the sales staff and specialties purchasing.

A bumper 2022 California walnut crop has combined with several other factors to create great U.S. retail promotional opportunities that should exist throughout 2023, according to Robert Verloop, executive director and CEO of the California Walnut Board and California Walnut Commission.

Two of Hy-Vee's key executive leaders — Kevin Sherlock and Georgia Van Gundy — will take on additional responsibilities as Hy-Vee continues to evolve. Sherlock will serve as chief operating officer while Van Gundy was promoted to chief of staff.