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Power 50 Ranking: 26 Title: CEO Company: Nestlé S.A. Key Developments: A new state-of-the-art factory in Anderson, Ind., will be used to develop healthy beverages. What's Next: Nutrition growth platform. ...
Power 50 Ranking: 25 Title: Chairman, president and CEO Company: CVS Caremark Corp. Key Development: Caremark Rx integration and Longs Drug Stores acquisition. What's Next: More acquisitions. ...
Power 50 Ranking: 24 Title: Chairman and CEO Company: Whole Foods Market Key Development: Settled FTC case; acquired a new private equity investor; opened 20 new stores in 2008, expanding into three new cities; expanded value push; and added...
Power 50 Ranking: 23 Title: Chairman and CEO Company: Trader Joe's Key Developments: Went public with pricing structure, underscoring company’s value strategy. What's Next: Adding and bolstering categories to become a more complete shop. ...
Power 50 Ranking: 15 Title: CEO Company: Publix Super Markets Key Developments: Continuing to lead during a time of recession; exceeding the 1,000-store mark; and reopening 33 of 49 acquired Albertsons locations. What's Next: Caring for...
Power 50 Ranking: 22 Title: CEO Company: Dollar General Key Development: Boosted same-store sales 9% in his first full year as CEO. What's Next: Continue to refine Dollar General’s procurement and merchandising strategies. ...
Power 50 Ranking: 21 Title: President and CEO Company: BJ’s Wholesale Club Key Development: Expanded food’s role in competitive strategy. What's Next: Expand in existing markets; gain market share. ...
Power 50 Ranking: 20 Title: Co-chairman and CEO Company: Meijer Key Development: Developed new retail formats and bolstered supply chain with more proprietary products. What's Next: Continue to look for new ways to reinforce value message...
Power 50 Ranking: 19 Title: President and CEO Company: Unified Grocers Key Developments: Completed integration of Associated Grocers, Seattle; enjoyed record sales of more than $4.1 billion in fiscal 2008. What's Next: IWhat’s Next: Keep...
Power 50 Ranking: 18 Title: President and CEO Company: Associated Wholesale Grocers Key Developments: Achieved record sales of $6.85 billion and acquired over 160 additional stores. What's Next: Increase number of client stores and...