Craig Jelinek, Costco Wholesale

ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Costco Wholesale Corp. here said yesterday it has appointed Craig Jelinek as president and chief operating officer...

But Costco’s new chief executive officer said he does not intend to try to fill the shoes of Jim Sinegal, the co-founder of Costco Wholesale Corp. in Issaquah, Wash., who retired as CEO in January...

ISSAQUAH, Wash. — How do you succeed a legend? For Craig Jelinek, the incoming chief executive officer of Costco Wholesale Corp. here, the answer is simple. “I can't be Jim Sinegal — I can only be Craig Jelinek. Nor am I interested in ‘making my mark’ on this company. I've spent 28 years...

BELLEVUE, Wash. — Costco Wholesale Corp. told shareholders it does not believe its sustainability efforts increase pricing to members, despite claims to the contrary from a shareholder at its annual meeting here last week...

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ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Costco Wholesale Corp. here anticipates becoming slightly more aggressive on the number of domestic warehouse openings under its new chief executive officer, a company executive said Thursday...

ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Jim Sinegal, one of the founders of Costco Wholesale Corp. here, plans to retire as chief executive officer effective Jan. 1, 2012, the company said...

MINNEAPOLIS — Supervalu here said last week it has named Julie Dexter Berg executive vice president and chief marketing...

Power 50 As the 10th annual compilation of the Power 50, the 2012 list also provides a vantage point from which to evaluate the evolution of the industry over the past decade. This year's list includes the most influential people at retailers, wholesalers, government agencies, industry groups,...

The following list is the top 10 of SN's Power 50 list for 2012, which represents the most influential people in food retailing...