GOODLETTSVILLE, TN - Buckle up, dear readers, for Dollar General (DG) announced a whopping 18 executive appointments within its leadership structure.

First is Amanda Martin, who has joined Dollar General as Senior Vice President, Distribution. With over 20 years of operational expertise in leading transformational distribution strategies, Martin will oversee distribution strategy and execution for three of the company’s supply chain divisions.

Next, Leslie Allen was promoted to SVP, Human Resources. In this role, she will continue to support DG’s store operations team, which now encompasses more than 20,000 retail stores. Throughout her 12-year tenure at DG, Allen has led the company’s strategy to attract and retain talent across her numerous HR roles.

Christine Connolly has been promoted to SVP, Corporate Secretary and Assistant General Counsel, Securities and Governance. In this role, Connolly will assist with all aspects of securities disclosure and compliance. Additionally, Melanie Cook was promoted to SVP, Assistant General Counsel, Employment where she will continue advising the company in labor and employment matters.

Brian Haug has been promoted to SVP, Margin Planning and Analytics. In this role, he leads DG’s merchandise planning and margin forecasting teams. With more than two decades of experience, Haug joined DG in 2012 and has held roles of increasing responsibility.

Tracey Herrmann has been appointed SVP, Store Operations and will oversee retail operations for three of DG’s divisions, including approximately 6,500 stores. Herrmann joined DG in 2013 and over the past 11 years has served in roles of increasing responsibility as well.

The additional appointments include:

• Amanda Mathis as SVP, Finance
• Pooh Vichidvongsa as SVP, pOpshelf
• Brittany Adams as Vice President, Labor and Employment
• Jason Bates as VP, Business Law
• Elizabeth Inman as VP, Assistant Corporate Secretary
• Kelly Ma as VP, Global Sourcing
• Matt Metzger as VP, Learning and Development
• Sara Montgomery as VP, Fixtures and Strategic Initiatives
• Tricia Olson as VP, Business Law
• Riley Seals as VP, Distribution Centers
• Mike Smith as VP, Market Planning
• Wendy Wiemers as VP, Merchandise Planning

We congratulate all of these tenured executives on their new roles!

AndNowUKnow will continue to report on the latest in executive leadership across retail, so keep your eye out for our little green apple.

JACKSONVILLE, FL - Product innovation and trustworthiness are two areas where Southeastern Grocers (SEG) excels, made evident by the company’s recent landing on Newsweek’s list of Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2024. This is the third consecutive year that the retail operation has secured a spot on this prestigious list.

“Our dedication to our associates, customers, and communities forms the cornerstone of our mission, and these accolades from Newsweek and Store Brands serve as a testament to our enduring commitment to integrity and excellence,” Raymond Rhee, Chief People Officer for Southeastern Grocers, said. “As the trusted grocer our neighbors can always count on, we take great pride in delivering reliable, unparalleled service and high-quality products every single day.”

As a press release explained, the list uses independent survey results from approximately 25,000 Americans who submitted a total of 97,000 evaluations to rate companies on three touchpoints: customer trust, investor trust, and employee trust. SEG is among only 700 companies across 23 industries named in this year’s list of Most Trustworthy Companies.

In addition, SEG was listed in Newsweek’s America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024 for its steadfast commitment to fostering a diverse culture of belonging and inclusion. The grocer also continues to offer customers significant savings through the rewards program, which recently earned high marks in Newsweek’s rankings of America's Best Loyalty Programs 2024 for the fourth consecutive year.

Read more about this coveted recognition here.

Cheers to SEG on this exciting distinction!